| Ad Date | 18340816 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 35 or 40 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Richard |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Pinckett |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Joseph |
| Owner Surname | Richardson Jr. |
| Owner Location | Cambridge |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18340816 |
| Reward Amount | 150 |
| Run Date | 18340802 |
| Details | Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Dark chestnut color, 5'6 or 8, received a hurt in one of his eyes, shows a great deal of white when speaking, appears to be squinting. Square built, large prominent rump, short and thick legs, rather bowed. $50 if apprehended in this count, $100 if out of county or in Delaware. $150 if out of DE or MD. Notes Departure: Had a suit of mixed cassinet, nearly new, jacket, trowsers of a dove or light blue color, cut steel buttons on his jacket. Has a wife at Mr. Jacob C. Willson's, at Upper Hunting Creek in Caroline County. Notes Destination: Possibly going to Caroline County. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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