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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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1800 Philadelphia advertisement to sell an enslaved Black woman.

January 17, 1800

TO BE DISPOSED OF,
The Time of a strong healthy Negro Wench,
Who has seven years to serve.
She is acquainted with all kinds of house work, and is a good plain Cook.
Enquire of the Printer.
January 7, 1800.

Source: United States Gazette, 17 January 1800, page 2

 
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