Joseph Williams - TAI3

Item

Title
Joseph Williams - TAI3
Identifier
TAI3
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
October 11, 1770
Type
Advertisement
Trade
Tailor
gender
Male
Enslaver
Thomas Eustace
Transcription
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, on Wed-nesday the 3rd of Oct. Instant, a NEGRO FELLOW, named JOSEPH WILLIAMS, a Taylor by Trade, five Feet six Inches high, very well known both in Town and Country:— He is a very sensible, sly, artful Fellow, and roguishly incli-ned, whereby it is probable he may attempt to pass as free : I do thereby forewarn any Person whatsoever, from harboring, entertaining, or employing said Fellow ; and also Masters of Vessels, from carrying him off the Province, as he is bound to me, by Bill of Sale, for five Years, before JOHN NEVIN, Esq. Whoever will deliver him to the Subscriber, in King-Street, shall receive a GUINEA Reward ; and if any Person can prove his being harbored by a white Person, shall receive TWENTY POUNDS Reward, if by a Negro, FIVE POUNDS;- to be paid on Conviction.
THOMAS EUSTACE.
Home
Thomas Eustace's house on King Street
events
1. Self-emancipated from Thomas Eustace
homeLocation
Charleston, South Carolina