| Ad Date | 18360806 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 30 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Adam |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Washington |
| Owner First Name | Robert |
| Owner Surname | Meek |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | Virginia |
| Press Date | 18360806 |
| Reward Amount | 100 |
| Run Date | 18360528 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 2m Fugitive Alias: Watson Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Adam or Watson is about 30, 5'10 or 11, has thick lips, is quick spoken, has a coarse voice, short face, low forehead, weighs about 170 lbs. Was wearing blue broad cloth suit of clothes when he left. He can read printing. Reward of $20 will also be given if the horse he stole is also returned. Notes Departure: The night before stole a dark bay horse from owner's neighbor, John Denison. Possibly in possession of free papers and will change his name, he can read printing. Possibly taken by an Isaac Hutton who was traveling to Alabama; he was 6 foot, 22 or 23 and addicted to drunkenness and gambling. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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