| Ad Date | 18360827 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 19 or 20 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Robert |
| 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: Nearly 6' high, rather thin, round face, low forehead, black, deep-toned voice, peculiar eyes and large feet. Eyes appear inanimate, shows a great deal of white in them. Teeth are good and stand rather open. Notes Departure: Robert is reported to have fled with three other slaves, Charles, William, and James. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
If you are citing this record, please use the following format:
[Author (if known)], Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database), [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.
Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.