19 year-old enslaved young man listed for sale by J.S. Russell in Tallahassee.

19 year-old enslaved young man listed for sale by J.S. Russell in Tallahassee.

Enslavement

Tallahassee (Fla.)

Florida State University

Race relations

Slaver J.S. Russell lists an enslaved 19 year-old young man for sale, describing him as a skilled and intelligent carpenter with three years of experience.

Russell, J.S.

Original digital item located in America's Historical Newspapers that can be accessed with an account at lib.fsu.edu

1835-10-17

Britton Fuller.

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English.

“For Sale. A Negro boy, nineteen years of age, – he has been three years at the Carpenters Business, with regular built(?) Mechanics – he is likely, active and smart. Persons wishing to purchase will apply to the subscriber. J.S. Russell. October 17th, 1835.”

Newspaper text.