| Ad Date | 18480614 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 30 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Leah |
| Fugitive Gender | F |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Hugh |
| Owner Surname | LeCompte |
| Owner Location | Cambridge |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18480614 |
| Reward Amount | 50 |
| Run Date | 18480111 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 5t Destination Justification: It is supposed she is in this area. Fugitive Alias: Laura Fugitive Caste: enslaved Fugitive Destination: Baltimore Notes: Ad placed by Hugh LeCompte's executor, William Wingate. Notes Departure: Ran away from Mr. Jno. W. Royston, living in Baltimore city. Notes Destination: is supposed to be somewhere in or about the city of Baltimore Reward: Yes Source: Baltimore Sun Source Page: 2 Type: run_ad |
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