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Manumissions (May 16th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement that the manumission of slaves is to be prohibited throughout Maryland as of June 1, 1860 by an act of the General Assembly.
Full DetailsMaryland Fugitive Slaves (May 18th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The capture and return of 2 runaway slaves from Frederick County, MD: Allen Graff and Josiah Hay, owned by Absalom Cline and Charles A. Lawson
Full DetailsSale of a Negro Boy (May 18th, 1860)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Emanuel Troop, 16, to be sold by the sheriff in Westminster for stealing money from G. Washington Durbin.
Full DetailsAccident (May 25th, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A servant named Charles belonging to J. M. Palmer, Esq. rescued a young African American boy about 6-8 years old from drowning in Carroll Creek. The child belonged to Wm. Birely, Esq. of Parkersburg, VA and was found lodged under the water-wheel of a tannery belonging to G. K. Birely.
Full DetailsSlavery (May 29th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Herald; Frederick, MD
Summary: Favorable review of J.L. Baker's pamphlet: "Slavery," which declares slavery the only proper condition for Negroes in the United States
Full Details$300 Reward (May 30th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: 20 year old slave, Randolph, ran away from premises of Mr. Isaac Howard, near Frederick. Mrs. Caroline E. Bringle offers reward to whomever finds and returns him. Gives description of appearance, clothing, etc.
Full DetailsServants at Private Sale (May 30th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Sale of several female slaves. Two are term slaves and one a slave for life.
Full DetailsStampede of Negros (June 1st, 1860)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Several slaves absconded from Frederick during Whitmonday holiday, just before law against manumission took effect. Owners Caroline Brengle, Mary Hammond, John Smith, Ezra Houck and Christian Thomas.
Full DetailsNegro Woman at Public Sale (June 6th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Public sale of a 24-year- old woman, term slave until Oct. 1, 1875. Excellent house servant and nurse. To be seen at jail. Levi Vanfossen, auctioneer
Full DetailsFor Sale (June 13th, 1860)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Sale of middle-aged servant woman, a slave for life.
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