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Three Cents Reward

Summary

Notice: John Funk of Beaver Creek posts a 3-cent reward for the apprehension of his runaway indentured African American boy named John Philip Emory Washington. However, Funk says "no thanks for his delivery." The boy is 12 years old. Persons are cautioned not to hire young Washington.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 28th, 1863

Page/Column: 3F

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • African Americans

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