1818-07-15 Freedom Seeking: John Archer
- Identifier
- NJS-EVE-01098
- Source
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Runaway ad for apprentice John Archer, by Richard Archer
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Runaway ad for apprentice John Archer, by Richard Archer, "Six Cents Reward," New-Jersey Journal, December 1, 1818, p. 3.
- Event Description
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On July 15, 1818, John Archer, a 16-year-old apprentice, ran away from his master, Richard Archer, in Bridgetown, New Jersey (now part of Rahway, Union County). Richard Archer published a runaway ad for John Archer. The ad mentioned that John Archer had a "dark complexion," but did not explicitly state his racial background, and it is uncertain whether John Archer was of African ancestry.
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Transcript of the source document:
"SIX CENTS REWARD.
WHEREAS John Archer, aged about 16 years, of dark complexion, having on a blue oat and dark velveteen trousers, left me, without cause, about the 15th of July last, this is to give notice, that he is my lawful apprentice and I do offer the above reward to any person who will give information of said boy to subscriber. All persons are forbid harboring or employing said boy; and any person who will secure him in jail, or return him to his master, shall have all charges paid.
RICHARD ARCHER.
Bridge-Town, Nov. 30, 1818. 13" - Event Type
- Freedom Seeking
- Date
- July 15, 1818
- Location of Event
- Bridgetown, Rahway
- Primary Participants
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John Archer (b. 1802)
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02585
Role: Runaway
Age: 16
Status: Enslaved
Enslaver(s) of this participant:
- Richard Archer
Verbatim description from source:
"John Archer, aged about 16 years, of dark complexion; he is my lawful apprentice" - Additional Participants
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Richard Archer
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02584
Role: Enslaver, Advertiser - Record Contributor
- Kate Jackson