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Runaways! (June 18th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: 2 runaway slaves have been jailed in Hagerstown: Isaac Butler and Solomon Corley. Owners William Sowers, Berryville, VA, and William Darman, Cross Roads, Rappahannock CO., VA are requested to claim them.
Full DetailsSale of Slaves (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: L. Vanfossen, auctioneer, sold a number of African Americans at the Frederick Co. jail. Some of them were mothers with young children and some were children sold separately. The prices which they brought were given. There were no names of the Negroes or of the buyers.
Full DetailsWanted (July 2nd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: a Negro boy wanted to work as an indented house servant for four to five years.
Full DetailsThe Emancipation Question (July 2nd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner feels that the question of emancipation cannot be ignored or postponed; the result of secession will be the end of slavery now in the Border states. The Examiner opposes expulsion of free Negroes from MD, favors colonization, but sees emancipation as inevitable.
Full DetailsPublic Sale (July 9th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Wm. B. Tabler, agent and auctioneer, will sell at the Frederick Co. jail a female slave, aged about 20.
Full DetailsNotice (July 9th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: A runaway African American slave named Bill Short, about 17-18 years of age, was committed to the jail of Frederick County. He says he belongs to Mary Henderson of Washington, D.C. The owner must appear and have him released or he will be discharged according to the law.
Full DetailsWanted. (July 9th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement for a slave woman to cook, wash, iron and milk. Preferably without children.
Full DetailsNotice (July 16th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Ben Anderson, a runaway Negro from Washington claiming to be free, has been jailed in Frederick; if not claimed by his owner, if any, he will be discharged. M. Zimmerman, Sheriff.
Full DetailsFor Sale (July 23rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: A likely negro girl, 15 years old, to serve 20 years. She is a good washer and ironer. Apply at Examiner office.
Full DetailsWanted (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: A likely colored boy, about 12 years of age, is wanted as an indentured house-servant for 4 or 5 years. One from the country preferred. A desirable home and liberal terms are offered.
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