"To be SOLD A stout, hearty, likely Negro Girl, fit for either Town or Country. Inquire of Mr. Andrew Gillespie, Dorchester, Octo., 1., 1776."
From the same, Oct. 10:—
"A hearty Negro Man, with a small sum of Money to be given away."
From the same, Nov. 28:—
"To Sell—A Hearty likely Negro Wench about 12 or 13 Years of Age, has had the Small Pox, can wash, iron, card, and spin, etc., for no other Fault but for want of Employ."
From the same, Feb. 27, 1777:—
"WANTED a Negro Girl between 12 and 20 Years of Age, for which a good Price will be given, if she can be recommended."
From "The Continental Journal," April 3, 1777:—
"To be SOLD, a likely Negro Man, twenty-two years old, has had the small-pox, can do any sort of business; sold for want of employment."
To be SOLD, a large, commodious Dwelling House, Barn, and Out-houses, with any quantity of land from 1 to 50 acres, as the Purchaser shall choose within 5 miles of Boston. Also a smart well-tempered Negro Boy of 14 years old, not to go out of this State and sold for 15 years only, if he continues to behave well."
From "The Independent Chronicle," May 8, 1777:—