Runaway
Summary
Notice: Sheriff Ed. M. Mobley gives notice that on Aug. 28 (1861) a “dark mulatto” runaway slave named Bill Woods was put in the Washington County jail. His owner is requested to claim him or he will be discharged as per law.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: September 11th, 1861
Page/Column: 3B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- African Americans
