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

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Record #248 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18431219
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 28
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Henry
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Richardson
Owner County Baltimore
Owner First Name Rufus
Owner Surname Love, esq.
Owner Location Baltimore
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18431219
Reward Amount
Run Date
Details Ad Duration: 4w Date Committed: 18431122 Fugitive Caste: enslaved Jail Committed: Jail of Baltimore City and County Notes: Owner is to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away; otherwise will be discharged according to law. Notes Departure: Richardson has a scar near the left side of his mouth, and slender make. Source: Easton Star Source Page: 3 Type: com_not

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