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1767-Jan.-14

1767-Jan.-14: A 26-year-old enslaved man, noted for being a skilled saddler and carriage repairer, was offered for rent or private sale in Cap-Français.

HT-AFAM-1767-000008

1767-Jan.-14: A 26-year-old enslaved man, noted for being a skilled saddler and carriage repairer, was offered for rent or private sale in Cap-Français. The advertisement emphasized his ability to completely refurbish old carriages and harnesses to like-new condition. He belonged to Mr. Guibert, a merchant located on Penthievre and Notre-Dame streets. Skilled laborers such as this were highly valuable in urban centers for maintaining the infrastructure and luxury goods of the planter class.

Source  ·  HT-AFAM-1767-000008 Affiches Américaines, 14 Jan. 1767 / Bates: HT-AFAM-1767-000008