Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Ten Dollars Reward. Ran-away two Negro men one named Caesar about 32 the other named Cuff about 28.” (Connecticut Journal 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: reward for catching thief “if a white person receive fifty pounds, if a negro ten pounds” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “For Sale A negro [woman] with her child about five weeks old, good seamstress.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “the condemnation and execution of any slave or slaves for felony murder or any other crime.” (SC and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Run away from the subscriber a Negro man named Primus about five feet eight inches.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “sixty valuable negroes among whom are carpenters coopers house negroes handy boys and girls.” (SC and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold thirteen valuable negroes that were part of the above estate.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Isaac Peace has a few good house negroes to hire out.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold twenty one prime slaves mostly country born.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: 'A mulatto man named Johnnie. He may change his dress and name pass as a Free Man” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Run away from my plantation two New Negro Men of the Guinea country.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “run away from the plantation three Negro Men of the Guinea country.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Run away a negro woman named Mariane also a negro man named July.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Run away from subscriber a Negro Man named Salisbury.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Eight valuable field slaves one of whom is a compleat waiting Boy.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Run away, a strong middle-sized black [woman] about 25 named Betty”.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold several valuable negroes belonging to the state of the deceased.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Taken by the Patrole a Negro Man named Guy belonging to Mr. Richard Downes.” (South Carolina and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold, seventeen very valuable slaves whom are coopers, carpenters, good house [women].” (SC and American General Gazette 4/22/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold all the personal estate of the said deceased consisting of thirty slaves.” (South Carolina & American General Gazette 4/22/1774)