| Ad Date | – |
|---|---|
| County | Talbot |
| Fugitive Age | 21 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | John |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Drake |
| Owner County | Talbot |
| Owner First Name | Edward |
| Owner Surname | Gollorthon |
| Owner Location | near St. Michaels |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18420702 |
| Reward Amount | 300 |
| Run Date | 18420626 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 18420723 Destination Catagory: Family Destination Justification: Mother Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Baltimore Notes: Stole boat to esacpe, Ran away with his brother Emory Drake and a friend Louis. Reward: Yes Source: Easton Gazette Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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