In this notice from the Richmond Enquirer, published on February 22, 1811, the free black man Christopher McPherson informs readers that he has purchased a hack, or a horse-and-carriage for hire.
THE subscriber hereby gives notice that the new, strong and easy HACK, registered by the driver, John Townly, a white man, is kept in a house back of Mr. Robert Greenhow’s store, on the Main street, near the Eagle Tavern—The driver is attentive, careful, and obedient. I APPEAL to the generous public, for all their aid & encouragement for the benefit of their humble servant,
CHRIST McPHERSON
Friday, February 8—(12) w4w
Editor’s Note, Virginia Argus (March 14, 1800) Letter from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams (April 20, 1812) A Short History of the Life of Christopher McPherson by Christopher McPherson (1811, 1855) Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson (April 20, 1800) “The Comet,” Alexandria Daily Gazette (October 17, 1811) Notice by Christopher McPherson, Virginia Argus (March 12, 1800) Letter from John Adams to Thomas Jefferson (February 10, 1812)
