Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #609 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18340430
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age 30
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Dick
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Lingrel
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Horatio
Owner Surname Jones
Owner Location Near Church Creek
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18340503
Reward Amount 30
Run Date 18340429
Details Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: The reward is for his apprehension, all persons forewarned against harbouring him or fascilitating his escape. Notes Departure: Had on white and black striped kersey trousers and a brown fur hat. Shows his teeth much when laughing, very mannerly, argues well. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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