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Runaways, 1856

Collection Name

Enslaved and Free African Americans in Western Maryland

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Runaways

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Ad in Herald of Freedom & Torch Light, 1856 - "Runaway Slaves."
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ItemID
wmsl193
IDEntry
8373
Creator
Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Date
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Collection Location
Washington County Free Library
Subject
Slaves and Free Blacks, Western Maryland
Coverage
Western Maryland, 1800-1864

Runaway Slaves.
Nine slaves escaped from Loudon county Va., three of whom belonged to Gen. Rust, on Saturday night, the 13 inst., Eight of these slaves were arrested in Pennsylvania during the past week and restored to their owners.