| Ad Date | 18451111 |
|---|---|
| County | Talbot |
| Fugitive Age | 14 or 15 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | George |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Hammond |
| Owner County | Talbot |
| Owner First Name | Wm. |
| Owner Surname | Jefferson |
| Owner Location | Easton |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18451111 |
| Reward Amount | 5 |
| Run Date | 18451104 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Probably about the neighborhood, as he was seen last Wednesday night at two of the negro houses, in the neighborhood. Notes: $5 reward is taken in the county and secured in Easton jail, and $10 reward if taken out of the county Notes Departure: Had on old kersey pantaloons and jacket and twilled cotton shirt, an old chip hat and old boots with tops cut off-no stockings. Walks very much bent, and is box-foooted; looks rather grum when spoken to. Reward: Yes Source: Easton Star Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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