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Enslaved men, chained together in a coffle, are paraded through the streets of Washington D.C. on their way to the slave market. Detail from a larger print in the Library of Congress.

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1798 Philadelphia advertisement for a 12-year-old enslaved child.

February 8, 1798

For Sale,
The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve. She is very capable of taking care of a child, and understands house work. Enquire at No. 97, North 5th street.
Jan. 22.

Source: United States Gazette, 08 February 1798, page 2

 
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