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Negro at Public Sale!

Summary

Notice: James M. Harding, Justice of the Peace has ordered the public sale of an African American woman named Sarah Richardson who was arrested as a vagrant. She may be sold as a slave for one year from the date of the sale. Notice signed by John H. Pope and Absalom Hughs, Constables.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Herald

Publication Date: October 9th, 1860

Page/Column: 2F

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • African Americans

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