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Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: April 20, 2013
Caption: Advertisement
Additional Description: Christopher Lowndes and his brother-in-law Benjamin Tasker, junior were slave traders. This ad in the Maryland Gazette, May 28, 1752, announced the sale of men, women and children in Annapolis. (photo from a display at Tasker's home, Belair.)

JUST IMPORTED
on the Elijah. Capt. James Lowe, directly from
the Coast of Africa A Parcel of healthy Slaves consisting of Men, Women, and Children, and will be disposed of on board the said Vessel in Severn River, on Thursday the 4th Day of June for Sterling Money, Bills of Exchange, Gold, or Paper Currency. Benjamin Tasker, junior.
Christopher Lowndes.
Submitted: June 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p244031
File Size: 0.253 Megabytes

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