Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “For Sale ... A YOUNG NEGRO MAN, a compleat Waiting Man, can shave and dress hair.” (South-Carolina and American General Gazette 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Brought to the [Jail} ... THREE NEW NEGRO MEN ... Also, TWO NEW NEGRO MEN.” (South-Carolina and American General Gazette 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold ... about FIFTY VALUABLE NEGROES.” (South-Carolina and American General Gazette 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RUN away ... a NEGRO MAN named Salisbury ... branded on the right breast.” (South-Carolina and American General Gazette 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be Sold ... A LIKELY, young NEGRO WOMAN, with her Child ... a good plain Cook.” (South-Carolina and American General Gazette 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold ... SEVERAL NEGROES ... a compleat Boatman and jobbing Carpenter.” (South-Carolina and American General Gazette 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RUN away ... a Negro man named BOND ... Said Negro pretends to be free, and has a forg'd pass.” (Connecticut Journal 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be sold ... A likely Negro Man ... The Money to be paid at the Place of Sale.” (Connecticut Journal 9/2/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RAN away ... a Negro Fellow named CATO ... Masters of Vessels and others, are hereby cautioned.” (Boston-Gazette Supplement 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RAN AWAY... a negro man called JAMES... speaks good English... has been lurking... where his wife lives” (Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RAN AWAY ... a negro man named PENN ... got a forged pass signed Thomas Franklin.” (Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “Wanted (to purchase or hire) A Negro Boy or Lad ... Enquire of the Printers.” (Massachusetts Gazette & Boston Post-Boy 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “A Stout new NEGRO MAN to be sold. For further Particulars apply to HUGH GAINE [the printer].” (New-York Gazette & Weekly Mercury 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “PUBLIC AUCTION ... A very handy negro girl, 11 years old, has had the small-pox and meazles.” (New-York Gazette & Weekly Mercury 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “FIVE DOLLARS Reward. RUN-AWAY ... in the county of Albany ... a negro man named PRINCE” (New-York Gazette & Weekly Mercury 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during era of the American Revolution contributed to perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RUN away... a Negro man named BRAM... masters of vessels and others, are hereby forwarned.” (New-York Gazette & Weekly Mercury Supplement 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RAN away ... a Negro man named Quaco ... well known in Newport ... gone toward Dartmouth.” (Newport Mercury 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RUN away ... a molatto boy ... named GEORGE GREGORY ... gone to Providence, Bristol or Dartmouth.” (Newport Mercury 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “To be SOLD, a likely young NEGRO [WOMAN], and two MALE CHILDREN: Inquire of EBENEZER CARR, or WILLIAM SMITH.” (Newport Mercury 9/5/1774)

Newspapers published during the era of the American Revolution contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RAN away ... a Mulatto fellow named DICK ... has on his upper lip a scar ... reward of five DOLLARS.” (Newport Mercury Supplement 9/5/1774)