Sanco - BLA7

Item

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.