Elder Jim Allen

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In Hoodoo and early American history, Peter the Doctor (sometimes referred to as Peter Doctor) was a free African conjurer and practitioner of Hoodoo/conjure who played a central role in the New York Slave Revolt of 1712.

​Here are the key historical details about him:​The 1712 Revolt: In April 1712, a group of over twenty enslaved Africans revolted in downtown colonial New York, setting fire to buildings and fighting against their captors.

The Magic Powder: As a leader and spiritual authority of the uprising, Peter the Doctor created a traditional, protective magical powder. He instructed the revolutionaries to rub this powder on their bodies and clothing, a ritual meant to grant them psychological empowerment, physical strength, and spiritual protection during the rebellion.

Historical Significance: His involvement is one of the earliest documented accounts of Hoodoo and traditional African rootwork being actively used as a tool for resistance and liberation against slavery in North America.

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