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Runaway Negroes

Summary

Notice: Washington County Sheriff Edward M. Mobley announces that two runaway slaves were placed in the Washington County jail on June 30, 1860. The two slaves are Shadrick Carter, owned by Julia Donnelly, and Richard Julius who is owned by Mrs. Dixon.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: July 4th, 1860

Page/Column: 3C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

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

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