August
1826:
Maria Smith captured in Frederick County, Maryland
Notice.--
Was committed to the jail of Frederick county, Maryland, as a runaway,
on the 10th inst, Maria Smith, who says she is born free, and from
Philadelphia. She had on, when committed, a black bombazett dress,
and black bonnet; is five feet four and a half inches high, yellow
complexion, with a small scar on the right side of her head, arm, and
shoulder, occasioned by a burn. The owner of the above described negro
is requested to prove property, and pay charges, or she will be discharged
according to law.
June 28
Thomas Carlton, Sheriff.
Source:
National Intelligencer (Washington, DC), Thursday, 3 August 1826. |
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