Runaway Slave – Speaks Good Dutch

“Speaks Good Dutch” was a common descriptor for runaway slave advertisements in New York state in the 18th century.  Fabulous

2 comments

  1. Christina Ferwerda · · Reply

    Hi – where is this ad sourced from? A historical organization or archive?

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  2. New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, 6-20-1768

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