Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #102 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18260527
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 20
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Henry
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Charlotte
Owner Surname Edmonson
Owner Location
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18260527
Reward Amount 100
Run Date 18260519
Details Ad Duration: 4w Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Supposed to have gone into Oxford Neck, or Dorchester County Notes: When spoken to he has a considerable impediment in his speech. Possibly with his half brother, Will Hammond. Whoever secures either or both of them in the Easton Jail would receive fifty dollars for each of them Notes Departure: Believe he stole a small batteaux, which was taken from the adjoining farm Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle & Eastern Shore Advertiser Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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