| Ad Date | 18571028 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 35 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Aaron |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Cornish |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Levi |
| Owner Surname | Traverse |
| Owner Location | Town Point |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18571028 |
| Reward Amount | 300 |
| Run Date | 18571024 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: $300 reward if taken out of county, and $200 reward if taken in the county. To be lodged in Cambridge Jail. Notes Departure: Cornish ran off with his wife, Daffney, a negro woman belonging to Reuben E. Phillips. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Democrat Source Page: 2 Type: run_ad |
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