| Ad Date | 18250528 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | – |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Stephen |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Shiles |
| Owner County | – |
| Owner First Name | J. |
| Owner Surname | Dashiell |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | – |
| Press Date | 18250528 |
| Reward Amount | 300 |
| Run Date | 18250520 |
| Details | Ad Duration: tf Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: $300 reward if taken out of state, and $75 reward if taken in the state. Notes Departure: Stephen is a bright mulatto, Levin is of a dark chesnut color, and Ben is very black. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle & Eastern Shore Advertiser Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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