| Ad Date | 18251217 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 35 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Sterling |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Somerset |
| Owner First Name | John |
| Owner Surname | Joyce |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18251217 |
| Reward Amount | 400 |
| Run Date | 18250717 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Bob was a blacksmith. Bought from Henry Langford by Joyce and Rice C. Ballard. Reward to be paid by Green Underwood. Notes Departure: Ranaway in the State of North Carolina. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle & Eastern Shore Advertiser Source Page: 4 Type: run_ad |
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