| Ad Date | 18350926 |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester |
| Fugitive Age | 30 |
| Fugitive Date of Birth | – |
| Fugitive First Name | Harry |
| Fugitive Gender | M |
| Fugitive Surname | Humann |
| Owner County | Dorchester |
| Owner First Name | Wm. |
| Owner Surname | Handley |
| Owner Location | – |
| Owner State | Maryland |
| Press Date | 18350926 |
| Reward Amount | 200 |
| Run Date | 18350922 |
| Details | Fugitive Caste: Enslaved Notes: About 5'6 or 8, well-made, very black, with a scar on his breast occasioned by a burn. He can read, write, and cipher, and is very shrewd. He is also a first-rate sawyer and can do rough carpenter's work. $200 for out of state, $150 out of county, $100 if in the county. Ad to run in Village Herald, Easton Gazette, Baltimore Chronicle, Delaware Journal, and U.S. Gazette. Reward: Yes Source: Cambridge Chronicle Source Page: 3 Type: run_ad |
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