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Runaway Negroes

Summary

Negro woman belonging to Jonathan Routzahn of Middletown vicinity absconded on last Saturday night. On Monday night, a negro man, slave of Peter Shafer of Middletown, left for parts unknown.

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Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: June 13th, 1862

Page/Column: 2A

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans

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