NC.CRA.141.17891217.3.1257

Ten pounds reward

Ten Pounds Reward. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, a few days ago, a Negro Fellow, about 5 feet ten or eleven inches high, well set, and pretty dark complexion, on the joint of his right knee he has a large scar, his left ear his been partly taken off by the bit of a horse, but both of them for his bad actions have been slit about half an inch at the tip end, and altho' well appears very visible; He took with him a gun and rose blanket, the gun has since been recovered, the blanket he may probably get made into clothes. It is apprehended he will be endeavour to get to Hampton in Virginia where his mother lives. Whoever takes up and delivers him to the subscriber shall have the above reward. JAMES JORDAN. Bertie, Dec. 9, 1789.

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Date(s) of departure
12/1/1789
Residence
NC
County(s) of residence
Bertie
Presumed destination(s)
Hampton (Va.)

Publication information

2 people are documented within NC.CRA.141.17891217.3.1257
Name Role in document
James Jordan Placing Ad
James Jordan Slaveholder