Rendition of Two Fugitive Slaves from Maryland
Summary
Two fugitive slaves, Allen Graff and Josiah Hay, who are owned by Absalom Cline and Charles Augustus Lawrence of Frederick County, were arrested recently. After hearing testimony, the commissioner issued warrants for the rendition of the slaves back to Maryland.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: May 16th, 1860
Page/Column: 1F
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Slavery / Emancipation
- African Americans
