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A Runaway Slave Returned

Summary

A runaway slave owned by Jacob Stite of the Clear Spring District was arrested at a military camp and returned to his owner by the commanding officer.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: June 26th, 1861

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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