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

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Record #50 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18420706
County Talbot
Fugitive Age 25
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Louis/Lewis
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Freeland
Owner County Talbot
Owner First Name Edward
Owner Surname Gollorthon
Owner Location St. Michaels
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18420903
Reward Amount 300
Run Date 18420826
Details Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Purchased from Maj. Richard Jones of Annapolis Reward: Yes Source: Maryland Republican Source Page: 4 Type: run_ad

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