| Ad Date | 18360827 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 23 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | William |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | James |
| Owner Surname | Steele |
| Owner Location | Eldon |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18360827 |
| Reward Amount | 100 |
| Run Date | 18360820 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: William is 5'6 or 7, light chestnut color, square built, muscular, civil when spoken to, believed to have scars on his nose and one of his cheeks from blows because of a recent frolic. Notes Departure: William is reported to have fled with three other slaves, Charles, James, and Robert. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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