Citation - Gazette of State of South Carolina: 1779.07.09

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Index Entry Drum, played by Tom, Negro man who was arrested 
Location Charleston 
Citation
GSSC.779.015
9 Jul 1779:12 (2137)
Brought to the Work house, . . . [8 lines]
June 5. A negro fellow born in Georgia, named Tom, about 21
years of age, 5 feet 4 inches and a half high, of a yellow
complexion, a very good drummer known very well; says his
master's name is Robert Porter, and lives in Virginia . . .
[5 more lines]  [signed] John Gerley, Warden.


Generic Title Gazette of State of South Carolina 
Date 1779.07.09 
Publisher Timothy and Boden 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1779 
Bibliography B0016883
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