| Ad Date | 18380825 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | about 30 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | John |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Hugh |
| Owner Surname | Lecompte |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18380825 |
| Reward Amount | 1 |
| Run Date | 18380813 |
| Details | Ad Duration: tf Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Phil Skinner hired said negro of Hugh Lecompte and was living at Tobacco-stick. John is dark complected, about 5'10, had on a pair of russia duck pantaloons, white cotton shirt and straw hat, and left Skinner's schooner. Notes Departure: Presumed lurking in the neighborhood of Church Creek or Cambridge. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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