Slave sale ad for a Black man and his wife, by John Stevenson
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- Identifier
- NJS-SRC-00682
- Source Type
- Auction or Sale Notice
- Headline
- MILLS FOR SALE
- Author
- John Stevenson (1760-1811)
- Publication
- New-Jersey State Gazette
- Place of Publication
- Trenton
- Date of Issue
- February 24, 1795
- Date Submitted
- January 22, 1795
- Page
- 1
- Transcript
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MILLS FOR SALE.
To be SOLD at PRIVATE SALE,
FIFTY-FIVE acres of excellent Land—30 acres of which is well timbered, 10 good watered meadow, and the remainder good arable land–lying on the main road leading from Ringo's Old Tavern (now Meldrum's) to Coryell's Ferry, being about three miles distant from each place. There are on said premises, a good stone dwelling house, barn and barracks; and excellent well of water at the door; a good grist-mill, and an excellent new two story stone fulling-mill, with two stocks and a full set of tools, sufficient for carrying on the business–the whole is in good repair. The grist-mill and plantation, exclusive of the fulling-mill, has rented for 75L per annum. An indisputable title will be given, and the conditions of sale made known, by application to the subscriber, and possession given the first of April next, or sooner if required.
Also for Sale,
A Negro Man and his Wife.
The Negro man is 22 years of age, an excellent miller, and understands the farming business well. The negro woman is 24 years of age, understands all kinds of house work, and is an excellent cook. For further particulars inquire of JOHN STEVENSON.
Hunterdon county, Amwell township,
January 22, 1795. (26 4w.) - Language
- English
- Record Contributor
- Jesse Bayker
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