1767-Feb. (approx.): An enslaved man named Saint-Jean, aged 25 and possessing a wide range of specialized skills, was offered for sale by his enslave

1767-Feb. (approx.): An enslaved man named Saint-Jean, aged 25 and possessing a wide range of specialized skills, was offered for sale by his enslavers. His talents included expertise as a barber, cook, pastry chef, and confectioner, making him an exceptionally valuable domestic servant. He had previously been purchased by the late M. Beaujau for the significant sum of 5,000 livres. Skilled laborers like Saint-Jean were often sold at a high premium due to their professional training and the luxury services they provided to wealthy households.