Record #1 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database) - Enduring Connections

Ad Date	18391126
County	Worcester
Fugitive Age	19
Fugitive Date of Birth	–
Fugitive First Name	Samuel
Fugitive Gender	M
Fugitive Surname	Pope
Owner County	Worcester
Owner First Name	William
Owner Surname	Lecompte
Owner Location	Snow Hill
Owner State	Maryland
Press Date	18391203
Reward Amount	0.06
Run Date	18391010
Details	Fugitive Caste: indentured Image No: Click here to view advertisement Reward: Yes Source: Worcester Banner Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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