| Ad Date | 18361008 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 18 or 19 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | West |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | George |
| Owner Surname | Mister |
| Owner Location | Straits Hundred |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18361008 |
| Reward Amount | 30 |
| Run Date | – |
| Details | Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Fugitive Destination: Believe to be lurking somewhere in the county, perhaps in the neighborhood. Notes: West is 5'9, rather dark though not very black, slender form, tolerably pert and quick when spoken to. The clothes he wore are not recollected. $30 for in county, $50 for out. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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