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Rendition of Two Fugitive Slaves from Maryland

Summary

Two fugitive slaves, Allen Graff and Josiah Hay, who are owned by Absalom Cline and Charles Augustus Lawrence of Frederick County, were arrested recently. After hearing testimony, the commissioner issued warrants for the rendition of the slaves back to Maryland.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: May 16th, 1860

Page/Column: 1F

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Pre-War Events
  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans

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