| Ad Date | 18270609 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 25 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Will |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | – |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Stewart |
| Owner Surname | Keene |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18270630 |
| Reward Amount | 25 |
| Run Date | 18270530 |
| Details | Ad Duration: 3w Fugitive Alias: William Matny Fugitive Caste: enslaved Notes: Balance of his clothing not recollected, which he carries in a bag. Notes Departure: Has beads in one of his ears. Scar on his upper lip, near his nose; had on when he went away, a fur hat, about half worn, a white and red striped cotton over jacket, ruffle shirt, red silk cravat, and a pair of blue cassinett pantaloons. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle and Maryland Weekly Advertiser Source Page: 4 Type: run_ad |
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