May
1828:
James Dunnings, who escaped in December 1827, is still at large
$40
Reward.
Ran away from the subscriber, living in Prince William County, Virginia,
about the 20th of December last, a negro man named James Dunnings, about
five feet six inches in height, aged 42. Had on, when he went away, a blue
cloth coat and pantaloons, made of blue country cloth, coarse shoes and
stockings, and black hat, but it is probable he may have changed his clothing
since that time. Has a mole on his left breast, and has lost the end of
one of his great toes, not recollected which. He is supposed to be either
in teh neighborhood of the Little Falls Bridge, or in Baltimore.
The
above reward will be paid for his apprehension, if delivered to me,
living near Dumfries, Va. or if secured in any gaol, so that I get
him again.
Richard
Stonehill.
May 2.
Source:
Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C.),
Saturday, 3 May 1828. |
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