Runaway, Wesley Tripley, from Alexandria, 1856

RUNAWAY.
Was committed to the Jail of Washington County, a NEGRO BOY, who calls himself WESLEY TRIPLEY, about 14 or 16 years of age, 4 feet 7 inches high, of a dark copper color; no scars perceptible; says he is free, and came from Alexandria, Virginia. The owner of the above described property is required to come forth, prove his property, pay charges and take him away, else he will discharged agreeably to law.

Aug. 20, 1856        B.A. GARLINGER, Sh’ff.

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