WAS COMMITTED to the jail of Cumberland county, on the 14th inst. a negro man calling himself William. He is five feet 8 1/2 inches high, of a dark chestnut complexion, and well built. He has high cheek bones, and face very tapering towards the chin; appears to be between 35 and 40 years of age. He says he belongs to a negro trader named Templeman, of Richmond, Va., and was purchased by Templeman of Robt. [Robert] Richardson. Had on when taken up a black wollen coat, and light blue pantaloons, and black hat. William is an intelligent looking and apparently well disposed negro. The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come forward, identify his property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs in such cases. Feb'y 19, 1848. WM. [William] S. CALLAIS, Jailor.
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| Name | Role in document |
|---|---|
| Robert Richardson | Former slaveholder |
| William S. Callais, Jailor | Placing Ad |
| William | Slave |
| Templeman | Slaveholder |
