Lot 502
Washington's Last Slave Dies. The Daily Journal, Wilmington, NC, 22½ x 16½ inches, 4 pp. Page 2 announces: "Death of the Last of General Washington's Slaves. Old uncle Maurice Jasper…died at the residence of Mr. Frank Tiplett, near Mount Vernon…. He was the last one of the slaves emancipated by General Washington, and was sixteen years old when his master died. His father and mother came directly from Africa, and are well remembered by some of the oldest residents in the vicinity…." Jasper's death was reported because of his association with Washington. Small area of paper loss in masthead, not affecting report.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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