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Title
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Joe - JEWL1
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Identifier
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JEWL1
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
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Source
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South Carolina Gazette
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Date
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August 27, 1771
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Trade
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Jeweler
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Gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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John Paul Grimke
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Home Location
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Events
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1. Self-emancipated from John Paul Grimke
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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Given the clues provided in the advertisement, it is plausible that Joe may have self-emancipated from John Paul Grimke's home and shop on Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Transcription
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RUN-AWAY from the subscriber, about four weeks ago, his negro boy JOE , well known in town and country, as he used to work at the jeweller's trade; he is very arch and sensible, was met with on Derchester road, supposed going to St. John's , as he has acquaintances at Mr. Harleston's plantation. Whoever takes him up, and delivers him to me, shall receive Two Dollars reward; if he is harboured by a white person, on full proof thereof, I will pay Twenty Dollars rewards, if by a negro, Ten Pounds .
JOHN PAUL GRIMKE
