Jack - CAR9

Item

Title
Jack - CAR9
Identifier
CAR9
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Carpenters
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
October 14, 1745
Trade
Carpenter
Gender
Male
Enslaver
Mathew Roche
Home
Matthew Roche's home in Charleston
Home Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Events
1. Formerly enslaved by Mrs. Hugh Cartwright
2. Self-emancipated from Mathew Roche
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, about six Months ago, a short well made young Negro Fellow, named Jack , by Trade a Carpenter, speaks good English, and formerly belong'd to Mrs. Hugh Cartwright. Whoever apprehends the said Run away, and brings him to his Master in Charles Town, shall have 5 l. current Money Reward. And all Persons are forwarn'd against harbouring or entertaining him at their Peril

Mathew Roche.