| Ad Date | 18340809 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 21 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | John |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Young |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Arthur |
| Owner Surname | Bell |
| Owner Location | Cambridge |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18340809 |
| Reward Amount | 100 |
| Run Date | 18340802 |
| Details | Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: $100 awarded if apprehended out of county, $50 if he is within the county. Will pay reasonable charges to have him delivered to Cambridge. Notes Departure: Chestnut color, broke his left leg June last, not entirely well yet. Raised as a house servant and possibly obtained a pass. Said to be attached to Mr. William A. Lake's girl who has also run away. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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