Sam - SHOE18
Title
Sam - SHOE18
Identifier
SHOE18
Subject
African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, Artisans, Shoemakers
Source
South Carolina Gazette
Date
May 16, 1774
Trade
Shoemaker
Gender
Male
Enslaver
John Potter
Home Location
South Carolina
Events
1. Formerly enslaved by Plowdon Weston
2. Self-emancipated from John Potter
2. Self-emancipated from John Potter
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
Ten Pounds Reward.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Easter-Monday last, a Mustee Fellow named SAM, by de a Shoemaker, a thick set Fellow, of a yellow Complexion; he formerly belonged to Mr. Plow-don Weston, and is well-known by the Name of SAM HOLLYBUSH; had on when he went away, a blue jacket and Trowsers, Check Shirt, and a white Hat; he is supposed to be gone towards Cainboy . Whoever takes up said Fellow, and brings him to me, shall receive the above Reward.
JOHN POTTER.
RUN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Easter-Monday last, a Mustee Fellow named SAM, by de a Shoemaker, a thick set Fellow, of a yellow Complexion; he formerly belonged to Mr. Plow-don Weston, and is well-known by the Name of SAM HOLLYBUSH; had on when he went away, a blue jacket and Trowsers, Check Shirt, and a white Hat; he is supposed to be gone towards Cainboy . Whoever takes up said Fellow, and brings him to me, shall receive the above Reward.
JOHN POTTER.
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