"Wanted," Telegraph and Texas Register, June 13, 1837

Summary: An ad seeking a slave woman who's good at cooking and also to hire a cook for "liberal wages".

A NEGRO woman, between the age of fifteen and thirty, who understands cooking and washing; for such a one a fair price will be given in cash. Also, to hire a good cook, for whom liberal wages will be given. Apply at the office of the Telegraph, city of Houston, or to

ROBERT EDEN HANDY,

Richmond, June 6, 1837. 73-6t[sic]

Source Copy Consulted: "Wanted," Telegraph and Texas Register, June 13, 1837, p. 4