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Sanco - BLA7

Title: Sanco - BLA7
Identifier: BLA7
Subject: African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, African American blacksmiths
Source: South-Carolina Gazette and Country Journal
Date: January 15, 1771
Trade: Blacksmith
Gender: Male
Enslaver: Richard Beresford
Home Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Events: 1. Self-emancipated from Richard Beresford
Item Type: Advertisement
Transcription: RUN-AWAY from the subscriber, the beginning of last month, a negro fellow, named SANCO, by trade a blacksmith, well known in town, and supposed to be harboured here. Had on when he went away, a blue cotee and breeches, with mettal buttons. Whoever delivers him to me, shall receive FIVE POUNDS reward. And upon proof given of the person harbouring him, FIVE POUNDS, if a negro, and TEN POUNDS if a white person.
January 8, 1771
RICHARD BERESFORD.
Who wants of BARLEY AND RYE, Ten Bushels each.