A Good Likeness of Sancho, a Negro
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Object type: Silhouette
Date: 1807
Artist: Unidentified Artist
Sitter: Sancho, c. 1777 - ?
Medium: Woodcut on handmade paper
Dimensions: Image: 6 × 3 cm (2 3/8 × 1 3/16")
Sheet (Irregular edges): 51.7 × 75 cm (20 3/8 × 29 1/2")
Frame: 68.3 × 93.8 × 3.2 cm (26 7/8 × 36 15/16 × 1 1/4")
Credit line: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Topics: Men
Portraits
Law and Crime
Enslaved person
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 "known as to render a minute description unnecessary. For terms and title inquire of H. G. OTIS. Sept 23\nVALUABLE HOUSE LOTS.\nFOR SALE —eleven House Lots on and near Pleasant Street, on the estate lately belonging to Mr. CHRISTOPHER MINOT. Payment for the above will be received partly in Mason's and Carpenter's work and bricks, the residue on a credit of ten years. For plan and terms, apply to I. P. DAVIS.—Also, 2 Dwelling Houses and 2 good wharf privileges on the same estate. Sept 23\nFOR SALE,\nTWO second hand STILLs—one measuring 1000, the other 180 gallons, with or without the worms. Inquire of John & Benjamin T. Wells, Coppermiths, Back Street—or of the subscriber, at Messrs. Brown & Hale's Compting Room, head of India Wharf. FITCH TUFTS. Sept 23\nBoston, Sept. 21, 1807.\nA GOOD LIKENESS OF SANCHO, A NEGRO\nMAN, thirty years of age, about 5 feet high, very black complexion, good teeth, not corpulent, but well formed, and of erect position of body & a fast walker, WHO absented himself (supposed to have been inveigled away by some artful villains for their own use and benefit) upon the Evening of the 17th inst. from his Master, WINTHROP SARGENT, late Governor of the Mississippi Territory. He had learned the trade of a Barber, and is in every respect a most accomplished servant for a gentleman or a family; was born and educated in his Master's house; endeared to him, his mistress, and his own wife and children, as well as the numerous blacks of his Master's Plantations, by long, affectionate, and faithful services, and ere this solitary instance of misconduct, there was not a single doubt entertained that the attachments were mutual and inviolable. If he voluntarily returns to the service of his Master, he shall be received with wonted kindness and affection, but no expense will be spared to punish to the utmost limits of the law, all persons who may be accessory in harboring or concealing him, and the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS shall be paid to any person who will apprehend and deliver him to his Master, or in his absence to Mr. IGNATIUS SARGENT, in Boston; to Messrs. G & I ASPINWALL, in New-York; or Col. S HODGDON, in Philadelphia;—or the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for delivering him to Mr. DAVID URQUHART, Merchant, in New-Orleans. WINTHROP SARGENT.\nNOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of WILLIAM W. FREELAND,\nlate of Charlestown, in the county of Middlesex, brick-maker deceased, intestate and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said intestate, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to\nJONA PAGE, Adm'r. Charlestown, Sept 9, 1807.\n11 Lynn Street, north end—the cargo of ship Sally, consisting of boxes white and brown Sugars. Sept 23\nS. Bradford,\nNo 5, Kilby-Street, Has for sale SIXTY-one casks Bordeaux Claret Wine, put up for the East India Market, four hoops on each cask—of a superior quality. Sept 23\nMann, Adams, Nazro & Co.\nNo 67, Broad Street— HAVE received by the several arrivals from England, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS— which are ready for sale, on liberal terms. Sept 23\nIsrael Munson,\nNo. 5, Long-Wharf, Has for sale ONE hundred and eighty hhds Liverpool SALT afloat, 280 pieces Russia Duck. 22 Casks seine twine and Cod-lines, 60 bbls Salmon, 100 bbls No. 1 and No. 2, Beef. Sept 23\nTrott & Bumstead,\nHAVE received per the several arrivals from Liverpool, an assortment of WOOLEN GOODS. Shall receive per the London ships—a full supply of fashionable and staple Goods, Sept 23\nDillaway & Baker,\nHave for sale, At their Wharf, NOW landing from brig Mary, and sch. Sylvia, 1000 bbls. superfine and fine Alexandria and Philadelphia fresh Flour, partly of new Wheat, and in excellent order; 30 boxes Starch; 10 hhds loaf and lump Sugar. In Store, 300 bbls. Rasin; 400 do. Tar, Pitch, and Turpentine; 200 bbl Staves; 3200 feet N. Carolina Pine Flooring. For Alexandria—The said brig will sail on Saturday—for Freight or Passage, apply as above. Sept 23.\nCOPARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED. THE Copartnership of the subscribers was dissolved on the 21st inst. by mutual consent.—All persons indebted unto the late Firm of PARKER & POOR, are requested to pay the same to JOHN R. PARKER, who is authorized to receive the same and give legal acquittances and discharge therefor; and all persons having demands upon said Firm, are requested to call on said PARKER for payment. JOHN R. PARKER, MOSES POOR Boston. 22d Sept.\nJohn R. Parker,\nINFORMS his friends and the public, he has taken the Stock in Trade of the late Firm of PARKER & POOR, and has for sale at No 63, Broad Street—received per Packet, Sally, Sally-Anne, and President Adams, from Liverpool, an extensive and well-selected assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS—which will be sold by package or otherwise, on favorable terms for cash or credit—\nFine and superfine Cloths; do white, scarlet, buff, black and drab Cassimeres, ladies' pelisse Flannels new and fashionable; fancy Cords, mixed do. Velvets and Velveteens, tabby Velvets various colors; woolen, mixed and drab Satinet, hunter's Cloths, Plains, Coatings, Toilinets, Duffils, Baizes, Flannels. some very fine; rose Blankets of all sizes, plain and figured Chambrays, Stuff Goods of all kinds, Bombazetts, Durants, Calimancoes, elegant printed Shawls, black, white and bordered Hdks, treble gilt coat and vest Buttons, with a very extensive assortment of Carpeting.\nHourly expected per Romeo and New Galen, a large assortment of London Fashionable Fancy Goods, all selected by one of the Firm.\n1, 2, and entitled... 520 ch... small box... 20 pipes... hhds Cu... Olives, C... tles each... Liverpool... Platillas... cases Tu... Trieste S... 6 pipes G... EXCH... sept 23... IGNAT... landin... and out-f... Duck—1... In Store... Nails; r... India mar... real Zant... cious flav... 100 fatho... real Ille... 1st qualit... shortest... Long-Wh... N... LAND... Wh... 2000 bbl... Store, 400... gar; 20... by 10 Cr... English... sept 2... 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 "to I. P. DAVIS.—Also, 2 Dwelling Houses and a good wharf privileges on the same estate. Sept 23.\nFOR SALE,\nTWO second hand STILLs—one measuring 1000, the other 180 gallons, with or without the worms. Inquire of John & Benjamin T. Wells , Coppermiths, Back Street—or of the subscriber, at Messrs. Brown & Hale's Compting Room, head of India Wharf. Sept 23.\nBoston, Sept. 21, 1807.\nA GOOD LIKENESS OF SANCHO,\nA NEGRO\nMAN, thirty years of age, about 5 feet high, very black complexion, good teeth, not corpulent, but well formed, and of erect position of body & a fast walker, WHO absented himself (supposed to have been inveigled away by some artful villains for their own use and benefit) upon the Evening of the 17th inst. from his Master, WINTHROP SARGENT , late Governor of the Mississippi Territory. He had learned the trade of a Barber, and is in every respect a most accomplished servant for a gentleman or a family; was born and educated in his Master's house; endeared to him, his mistress, and his own wife and children, as well as the numerous blacks of his Master's Plantations, by long, affectionate, and faithful services, and ere this solitary instance of misconduct, there was not a single doubt entertained that the attachments were mutual and inviolable. If he voluntarily returns to the service of his Master, he shall be received with wonted kindness and affection, but no expense will be spared to punish to the utmost limits of the law, all persons who may be accessory in harboring or concealing him, and the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS shall be paid to any person who will apprehend and deliver him to his Master, or in his absence to Mr. IGNATIUS SARGENT , in Boston; to Messrs. G & I ASPINWALL , in New-York; or Col. S HODGDON , in Philadelphia;—or the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for delivering him to Mr. DAVID URGUHAUT , Merchant, in New-Orleans. WINTHROP SARGENT.\nNOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator to the estate of WILLIAM W. FREELAND ,\nlate of Charlestown, in the county of Middlesex, brick-maker deceased, intestate and has taken upon himself trust by giving bonds as the law directs. And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said intestate, are required to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to\nJONA PAGE, Adm'r.\nCharlestown, Sept 9, 1807.\nLowder & Rogers,\nNo 5, Phillips' Buildings, Have for sale, NOW landing from on board Sch Harmony —34 casks Spirits Turpentine, of the first quality.\nNo 67, Broad Street—\nHAVE received by the several arrivals from England, their supply of FALL AND WINTER GOODS —which are ready for sale, on liberal terms. Sept 23 3m\nIsrael Munson,\nNo. 5, Long-Wharf, Have for sale, ONE hundred and eighty blds Liverpool SALT afloat, 280 pieces Russia Duck, 22 Casks scine twine and Cod-lines, 60 bbls Salmon, 100 bbls No: 1 and No. 2, Beef. Sept 23\nTrott & Bumstead,\nHAVE received per the several arrivals from Liverpool, an assortment of WOOLEN GOODS . Shall receive per the London ships—a full supply of fashionable and staple Goods. Sept 23\nDillaway & Baker,\nHave for sale, At their Wharf, NOW landing from brig Mary , and Sch. Sylvia , 1000 bbls. superfine and fine Alexandria and Philadelphia fresh Flour, partly of new Wheat, and in excellent order; 30 boxes Starch; 50 blds loaf and lump Sugar. In Store, 300 bbls. Rosin; 400 do. Tar, Pitch, and Turpentine; 700 bld Staves; 3200 feet N. Carolina Pine Flooring. For Alexandria—The said brig will sail on Saturday—for Freight or Passage, apply as above. Sept 23.\nCOPARTNERSHIP DISSOLVED.\nTHE Copartnership of the subscribers was dissolved on the 21st inst. by mutual consent.—All persons indebted unto the late Firm of PARKER & POOR , are requested to pay the same to JOHN R. PARKER , who is authorized to receive the same and give legal acquittances and discharge therefor; and all persons having demands upon said Firm, are requested to call on said PARKER for payment. JOHN R. PARKER, MOSES POOR Boston: 22d Sept.\nJohn R. Parker,\nINFORMS his friends and the public, he has taken the Stock in Trade of the late Firm of PARKER & POOR , and has for sale at No 63, Broad Street—received per Packet, Sally , Sally-Anne , and President Adams, from Liverpool, an extensive and well-selected assortment of SEASONABLE GOODS —which will be sold, by package or otherwise, on favorable terms for cash or credit—\nFine and superfine Cloths; do white, scarlet, buff, black and drab Cassimeres, ladies' pelisse Flannels new and fashionable; fancy Cords, mixed do. Velvets and Velvetteens, tabby Velvets various colors; woolen, mixed and drab Satinet, hunter's Cloths, Plains, Coatings, Toilnets, Dufils, Baizes, Flannels, some very fine; rose Blankets of all sizes, plain and figured Chambrays, Stuff Goods of all kinds, Bombazetts, Durants, Calimancoes, elegant printed Shawls, black, white and bordered Hdks, treble gilt coat and vest Buttons, with a very extensive assortment of Carpeting.\nHourly expected per Romeo and New Galen , a large assortment of London Fashionable Fancy Goods, all selected by one of the Firm. Sept 23 6w\nEXCHANGE on LONDON, for sale by AUBIN and COOK , No 13, Long Wharf. Sept 22"]