Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #411 from Domestic Traffic Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18250416
Ad Type Purchase
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County Dorchester
Gender Specified Female
Press Date 18250416
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Details Ad Title: A Cook Wanted. Image No: Click here to view advertisement Notes: A black woman wanted and can be well recommended for her honesty, sobriety, industry, and cleanliness. Wanted for a private and small family in Baltimore, and not with a view of selling again. Sale Disposition: private_dealer Skills Specified: Accustomed to cooking, washing and ironing. Source: Cambridge Chronicle & Eastern Shore Advertiser

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