| Ad Date | 18331004 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 35 or 40 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Jack |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | McNamara |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | William |
| Owner Surname | Robinson |
| Owner Location | Cambridge |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18331004 |
| Reward Amount | 100 |
| Run Date | 18340920 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Dark complexion, large, robust, 5'9 or 10. Owned by late John McNamara, Straights Hundred and hired out by William M. Robinson. Ad to also run in the Delaware Gazette. Notes Departure: Escaped from the schooner Lake and John at Delaware City. Took with him a new white flat-crowned hat and clothing of the sailor fashion. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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