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Sheriff's Sale

Summary

Notice: As per an order from the Orphans Court of Washington County, Sheriff Ed. M. Mobley gives notice that he will sell a female free negro, Francis Baker, for coming into Maryland in violation of an act of the General Assembly.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: July 10th, 1861

Page/Column: 3B

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans
  • Women and Children

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