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Runaway, Abram Gamby, from James Prather, Jacques Furnace, 1795

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ItemID
wmsl256
IDEntry
8459
Creator
Washington Spy
Date
1791-06-22
Collection Location
Washington County Free Library
Coverage
Western Maryland, 1790-1864
Body

Four Dollars Reward.

RAN-AWAY on the 13th inst. from the subscriber, living near Jacque’s Furnace, a NEGRO MAN named ABRAM (surnamed Gamby) about 20 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, a stout well made fellow, of a bold countenance. Had on a white linen jacket, an old fine shirt, and it is said exchanged something for an old pair of corduroy breeches. Whoever takes up said Negro and secures him so that his Master may get him again, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges, paid by

JAMES PRATHER.
June 22.