| Ad Date | 18381215 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | woman |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Eliza |
| Fugitive Gender | F |
| Fugitive Surname | Hawkins |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Jos. |
| Owner Surname | Byus |
| Owner Location | Cambridge |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18381215 |
| Reward Amount | 0.0625 |
| Run Date | 18381001 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3t Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: Eliza belongs to the estate of Jos. Byus, dec'd. James Straughn will give the above reward to anyone who will deliver her to him but will pay no costs. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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