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

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Record #623 from Runaway Slave Advertisements (Maryland State Archives: Beneath the Underground database)

Ad Date 18350914
County Dorchester
Fugitive Age
Fugitive Date of Birth
Fugitive First Name Dick
Fugitive Gender M
Fugitive Surname Brown
Owner County Dorchester
Owner First Name Joseph
Owner Surname Stewart
Owner Location Tobacco Stick
Owner State Maryland
Press Date 18350914
Reward Amount 5
Run Date 18350914
Details Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Had on when he ranaway a straw hat, calico vest, and black pantaloons Reward: Yes Source: Dorchester Aurora Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad

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