| Ad Date | 18250101 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 33 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Elijah |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Robert |
| Owner Surname | Dennis, esq. |
| Owner Location | Vienna |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18250101 |
| Reward Amount | 1000 |
| Run Date | Christmas 1823 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 6t Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Dennis was deceased, but Clement Stanford, his executor, placed the ad. $1000 reward for all negroes, or $100 for each man, and $50 for the woman and each of the children secured. Notes Departure: Absconded on Christmas 1823. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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