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A series of pages exploring various aspects of enslavement in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Slave Advertisements
July 8, 1786
To be sold,
The time of an active Negro Man, who has 7 years to serve; is faithful
and honest; he understands house and kitchen work; is also an excellent
cook. He can be well recommended, and is sold for no fault but want
of employ; is willing to go to the Southward or the West-Indies. For
terms apply to Simon Fishbaugh, at his Office in Market street.
Also. An excellent Saddle
Horse; to be seen at James McKeggan's Livery-stable in Chestnut street.
Enquire as above.
July 8.
To be sold, A Likely Negro Man, properly registered, about 35 years of age; he understands all kinds of house work perfectly well, and is a good cook; knows how to attend on a gentleman, and can take care of horses. Enquire of the Printer.
The reason of this sale will
be made known upon application of a purchaser.
July 5.
Source: Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, 8 July 1786.