Human Beings as Commodities June 7, 1832 Washington DC

Description: Human Beings as Commodities THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Thursday June 7, 1832. [Washington, D.C., complete issue of 4 pages, large folio]. One of the great early newspapers, founded in 1801 as the de facto public relations organ of the Jefferson administration. The issue offered here is selected for its highly collectible advertisements, offering slaves being sought as runaways and offering rewards for the return of runaways to their masters, making this powerful first-hand documentation of the reality of slavery in America. The frequent appearance of runaway ads in these papers demolishes the slaveholders' propaganda of the docile, contented "servant", which is the euphemism often used. The ads also bring to mind the admission by great human rights activist Fred Douglass that he was a criminal in the eyes of the law - guilty of the "crime" of stealing his own body from his "master"! Condition is fine, with full news of the day, opinion and ads of every kind. Text courtesy P. Barber My Policies:The documents I sell are unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine and accurately described.A note on vellums. The outer or blank sides of the documents are usually discolored from age. Since vellum production was a hand process, there is variation from document to document. Occasional natural blemishes are clear evidence of authenticity.All indentures will be shipped folded, just as they were stored in archives.You will receive the exact document in the photos. Please look closely at the provided images and choose appropriately.I ship to the 48 contiguous United States only.Shipping is SAFE and FAST - Most orders will be shipped within one business day of cleared payment. Shipments will be USPS First Class Mail and will include a packing list and tracking number.I do not guarantee delivery dates, USPS is massively overloaded these days. Realistically, expect your purchase to arrive between 7 and 21 days.14 day refunds will be given as money back less shipping charges.If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase and feel you cannot leave me with a 5-Star feedback, please contact me and I will work to resolve the issue.I do my best to represent each document as it would look in normal daylight. I don't add obfuscating gel lights or any underhanded methods. If you are not satisfied with what you see, let me know. I'll provide you with additional images. I do not enhance or touch up any images.All of the items I offer for sale are open to "make an offer", Perhaps we can arrive at a mutually accepted amount. Don't hesitate to make a "realistic" offer if you want a document. It doesn't hurt to ask.In future, I will be presenting many beautiful documents for your consideration. I hope you watch for them. Thanks for watching!

Price: 75 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

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