COMMITTED TO the Jail of Guilford County on the 25th December, 1844, a negro man who says his name is BOB EDWARDS, that he was born free, but taken up and committed as a runaway slave, which he no doubt is. He says he was born in Hyde County in this State, that his relations left there when he was young, and there is no person there who can prove his freedom. Said negro is about thirty years of age, five feet, nine inches high, stout made, black complexion, has a small scar on his left hand, right eye-tooth out, laughs a great deal when talking, rather a fine voice for a negro, and no doubt has worked on or near the railroad from Raleigh to Wilmington. The owner of said slave will come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law. JAMES W. DOAK, Sheriff. Greensboro', March, 1845 [$3] 24-1m
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| Name | Role in document |
|---|---|
| James W. Doak, Sheriff | Placing Ad |
| Bob Edwards | Slave |
