A Colored Boy for Sale or Hire, 1857

Collection Name

Enslaved and Free African Americans in Western Maryland

About

Slaves for Sale

Media Items

Ad in Herald of Freedom & Torch Light, 1857 - "For Sale or Hire!"

ItemID

wmsl349

IDEntry

8528

Creator

Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Date

1857-01-28

Collection Location

Washington County Free Library

Subject

Slaves and Free Blacks, Western Maryland

Coverage

Western Maryland, 1800-1864

For Sale or Hire!
A COLORED BOY, 13 or 14 years of age, to serve until he is twenty-eight. Enquire of the PRINTER.
January 28