| Ad Date | 18620806 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 25 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Rufus |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Payne |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Henry |
| Owner Surname | Cook, Sr. |
| Owner Location | Cook's Point Neck |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18620806 |
| Reward Amount | 100 |
| Run Date | 18620729 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: $50 reward if taken in the county; $75 if taken out of the county and in the State, and $100 if taken out of the State. Notes Departure: He had on when he left a pair of linen pantaloons; but no coat. He took other clothes with him. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Democrat Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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