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Runaways
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ItemID
wmsl192
IDEntry
8368
Creator
Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Date
1856-08-27
Collection Location
Washington County Free Library
Coverage
Western Maryland, 1800-1864
Body
RUNAWAY.
Was committed to the Jail of Washington County, on the 19th inst., a negro man about 26 years of age, calling himself George Anderson. Is 5 feet 10 inches high, of muscular frame, with a piece out of his left ear-says he is free, and came from Columbia, Pennsylvania. The owner of the above negro is requested to come forward, prove property and pay all charges, otherwise he will be discharged according to law.
Aug. 20, 1856
B.A. GARLINGER, SH’ff
National Intellingencer, Balt. American, and Easton Gazette please insert 3 times and send bills to Sheriff.