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Description: Ran Away
Date: July 25 1805Newspaper published in: Annapolis, Md.
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Ran Away
[Transcriber's Note: Osnabrig was a coarse, unbleached linen or hemp-like fabric made in Osnabruck, Germany and later in England and Scotland. Osnabrig was typically used for sacks, bags, and cheaper quality clothing.]
Reward: Fifteen Dollars Reward to any person who will bring to me, or secure him so that I get him again, Negro WILL, a small black fellow about 25 years of age, who eloped from the subscriber, living near Pig Point in Anne Arundel county, on the 15th instant, about 3 o'clock in the morning; he had on when he went away a round jacket of white kersey, turned up with blue, a red striped waistcoat, Osnabrig shirt and trousers. He has a remarkable scar a little above his forehead, occasioned by a scald when young. If closely examined will discover guilt; about 5 feet 1 or 2 inches high. His father belongs to William STEUART, Esq., near South River church. It is likely he will be in that neighbourhood, or about the city of Annapolis. I hereby forewarn all masters of vessels from harbouring or receiving on board their vessels the said Negro WILL.
Jerningham Drury,
July 17, 1805
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Twenty Dollars Reward: Ran away from the subscriber on Saturday, the 1st instant, a brown Negro man named GEORGE, property of Robert WILLIAMS. He is about five feet ten inches high, his features are coarse, and he has a very ill look. It is uncertain what cloathing he took with him. He will no doubt attempt to pass for a free man. He was about a week ago harboured at Caesar WILLIAM's (a Negro) living in Montgomery County, near the court-house; it is probable he may not remain long there, and will be strolling about the country, as he is a lazy drunken fellow. I will give ten dollars reward if secured in any gaol within this state, and if out of the state the above reward, with all reasonable charges if brought home.
Jerome Plummer, Trustee for
Robert Williams, a lunatic
N. B. I hereby forewarn all persons from harbouring or employing said fellow, or any of the Negroes belonging to the said Robert WILLIAMS, as I am determined to prosecute every such offender.
West River
Anne Arundel County
June 25, 1805