$20 REWARD. I WILL give twenty dollars for the apprehension and delivery to me, or any jail in the State, my two negro men, MARCH and APRIL; said negroes are of dark complexion, rough spoken, one about 50 years old the other 25, and from South Carolina, and measure 6 feet high. ENOCH ROBBINS. Smithville, March 20, 2-3t

In March 1852, April and I walked away from Robbins' property in Smithville, NC. We were from South Carolina, brought north and sold. We left together, the same way we arrived. My name was MARCH. #slavery #blackhistory #NC

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.- Ran away from the subscriber, on Wednesday night last, 17th March, 1852, my NEGRO MAN, MOSES HALL, 25 or 26 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, thick set, with rather a salty look, stammers a little when talking fast or excited; thick lips. Took all the clothing he had; his working clothes were of heavy fulled kersey. He may have some summer clothes with him, also. I will give $100 reward, if taken out of the State; if taken in the State $50, to any person apprehending him and lodging him either in Baltimore or Annapolis jails. Any communication concerning the same must be addressed to SAM'L BEALMEARE, Bright Seat, [illegible] county, MD

On March 17, 1852, I walked off Bealmeare's Bright Seat estate in Maryland. I packed everything I owned including a heavy kersey for the cold and summer clothes. I am moving toward the state line for a chance at freedom. I am 25. My name was MOSES HALL. #blackhistory #slavery #MD

Sheriff's Sale. I WILL EXPOSE TO SALE, at public outcry, at the Courthouse of the county of Williamson, in the town of Georgetown, Texas, on Monday, the third day of May next, 1852, a certain negro man, committed to the county jail of said county, on the 15th day of September last, 1851, as a runaway who calls his name TOM, and is of the following description, to-wit: said slave is near six feet high, slim and straight, of dark complexion, slow of speech, and apparently 25 years of age. Legal notice having been given of the apprehension and commitment of said slave, and no owner having appeared to claim and prove his property in the person of the said negro, within the time prescribed by law. JOAB B. HARREL, Sheriff, Williamson County. March 29, 1852. 33-4w

In Sept 1851, I was caught in Georgetown, Texas. For six months, I’ve sat in the county jail but no one has come for me. Now, the Sheriff is selling me at the courthouse door to settle the debt of my own imprisonment. My name was TOM #slavery #blackhistory #TX

TAKEN up and committed to the Jail of said county, on the 7th day of the present month, two negro men, TOM and HARRY, as runaway slaves.Tom is five feet eight inches high, tolerable black, stout built, about twenty years old. He has a scar on the right side of his upper lip; speaks slow and hoarse; he has a rough countenance. Harry is five feet nine and a half inches high, of tolerable light complection, tolerable spare built, about twenty-four years old. He has a pliant countenance; the thumb nail of his right hand has been injured. The said negroes say they belong to John Hays, of Marion District, S. Carolina, who lives on the road leading from Marion Court House to Mulberry, about 14 miles from Marion Court House. The owner of said negroes are requested to come forward, prove their property, pay all expenses, and take them away, or they will be dealt with as the law directs. OWEN FENNELL, Sheriff, By C. B. MORRIS, Deputy Sh'ff. March 19th, 1852. 29-tf FotM

In March 1852, Harry and I walked 90 miles from Hays' property in Marion District, SC to Wilmington, NC. We knew what that port meant. Ships leading us to freedom. They caught us before we got there. My name was TOM. #slavery #NC #SC #blackhistory

TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. - Ran away from the subscriber, living near Piscataway, Prince George's county, Maryland, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, negro boy THOMAS, who calls himself Thomas Whealer; about six feet high; bright yellow; about twenty years of age; clothing not recollected. I will give the above reward if brought home to me, or secured in jail so that him again. GEORGE W. GARDINER.

In March 1852, I walked away from Gardiner's farm in Piscataway, Prince George's County, Maryland. They called me Thomas, but I have reclaimed my own name and I will be known by it. My name was THOMAS WHEALER. #slavery #MD #blackhistory

RAN AWAY, FROM THE SUBSCRIBER, on the 18th inst., a COLORED BOY, named JOHNS JOHNSON. I hereby forwarn all person from harboring or employing the said boy, at the peril of the law. E. R. PETHERBRIDGE, No. 48 S. High street. mh22-3t

In March 1852, I left E.R. Petherbridge of Baltimore, MD. I am now navigating the streets on my own terms, hidden within a city of thousands of free people. Petherbridge warns the public not to harbor me, but I am already gone. My name was JOHN JOHNSON. #blackhistory #MD

TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.-Will be paid for the apprehension, so that I get him again, of Negro ABRAM, who ranaway from Richard's Ferry, Culpeper co., Va., on the 23nt September, 1851. He is about 80 years old, 5 feet 8 to 10 inches high; weighs from 175 to 180; complexion dark, but not black, and hair rather long for a negro Address WM T. J. RICHARDS, Ex'r. of JAMES RICHARDS, dec'd., Fredericksburg, Va.

In Sept 1851, I left Richard’s Ferry in Culpeper County, Virginia. I am 80 years old. After a lifetime of labor, I am done serving James Richards. William Richards has been hunting me for six months, but I have finally found my own way. My name was ABRAM #VA #BlackHistory

TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. - Ran away from the subscriber, living near Piscataway, Prince George's county, Maryland, on Tuesday, the 18th instant, negro boy THOMAS, who calls himself Thomas Whealer; about six feet high; bright yellow; about twenty years of age; clothing not recollected. I will give the above reward if brought home to me, or secured in jail so that him again. GEORGE W. GARDINER.

In March 1852, I walked away from Gardiner's farm in Piscataway, Prince George's County, Marylandd. They called me Thomas, but I have reclaimed my own name and I will be known by it. My name was THOMAS WHEALER. #slavery #MD #BlackHistory

Committed to Jail, OF Harrison county, State of Texas, on the 10th day of this month, a negro man, who says his name is Frank, dark complexion, about twenty-five years old, and about six feet high. Said negro says he belongs to Eldridge Mallard, near Rusk, Cherokee county, Texas. The owner of said negro, will come forward, prove his property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law requires. S. R. PERRY, Sheriff. By J. M. CURTIS, Deputy. March 20, 1852. v3n38-tf

In March 1852, I was jailed in Harrison County, TX. Caught between Mallard's property in Cherokee County and a law that gave me no name, only a price. The sheriff advertised for Mallard, but no one came. The county decided my fate. My name was FRANK. #slavery #TX #BlackHistory

RAN-AWAY FROM the subscribers, on the night of the 14th inst., at Cedar Creek Mills, eight miles Northwest of Fuller's old stand in Washington county, a negro man named Cyrus. Said negro is about 25 years old, 5 feet 11 inches high, heavy stout built, black, quick spoken and rather polite when addressed. Had on when he left a dark kersey monkey jacet and striped hickory shirt, but took with him two or three suits of clothing, among which was a black or dark colored cloth frock coat; other articles not recollected. The boy Cyrus was brought from Alabama by a Mr. Moore to Texas and may try to get back to Alabama, though he is a shrewd fellow and may attempt to make his way into Mexico. A liberal reward will be paid for the apprehension and delivery of said boy to us, or for securing him in some jail, so that we get him. Address J. L. Farquhar, at Washington, or William H. McCutchen at Long Point post office, Washington county, texas. March 20. FARQUHAR & McCUTCHEN.

In March 1852, I fled Farquhar's plantation in Washington County, TX. They thought I'd head back to Alabama, but I had other plans. Run south, cross Rio Grande, towards Mexico where I can be free. I packed three suits. I was ready. My name was CYRUS. #slavery #TX #BlackHistory

NOTICE. WAS COMMITTED to the Jail of Cumberlad County, N. C., on the 6th instant, a negro man who says his name is PETER, and that he belongs to Lewis Graves of Clinton Ga. Said runaway is about 44 years old five feet 7 or 8 inches high, and weighs about 150 pounds; and had on, when taken up a brown wool hat, a short grey sack coat, and a grey twilled pair of pantaloons The owner of said slave is requested to come forward prove his property, pay charges and take him away; or he will be dealt with, as the Law directs. JOHN D. McARTHUR, Jailer. Fayetteville, March 14th, 1852.

In March 1852, I was locked in Cumberland County, NC jail after traveling 350 miles from Clinton, GA. A local official took me up on suspicion, a stranger in Fayetteville. Whether I was claimed or sold at the courthouse, the record ends here. My name was PETER. #NC #GA #slavery

$20 REWARD. RAN-AWAY from the subscriber, residing on the Brazos, 15 miles below Chappell Hill, Texas, a negro man named Jerry, about five feet five inches high, dark complexion, about twenty-six years of age; the middle toe of one foot off. I will pay the above rward for his delivery to myself, or to J. C. Wallis, at Chappell Hill, March 10th, 1852. JOSEPH CHAMBERS.

In March 1852, I left Joseph Chambers on the Brazos, below Chappell Hill, TX. I am moving through the dense river timber, finally out of his reach. Chambers and his partner J.C. Wallis wait in town for my capture, but I follow the water to my freedom. My name was JERRY. #TX

$25 REWARD. RANAWAY from the Subscriber, two weeks since, a yellow boy, by the name of Ashbel. The said boy is almost 30 years old, rather above the medium height, of a mean look, and haughty carriage. The said boy is supposed to be lurking in the neighborhood of Oxford, as he was formerly owned in that place. He will probably attempt to pass off as a free negro, and no doubt has forged papers. He was in the habit of wearing a thread-bare cloth coat, woollen pants, and beaver hat. The above reward will be given for his confinement in any jail in the State, so that I can get him, or fifty dollars, if delivered to me at Chapel Hill. THOMAS JONES, Sr. [Senior] Feb. 23rd, 1852. 10--3t Standard please copy and forward account to subscriber.

In Feb 1852, I left Thomas Jones in Chapel Hill, NC. I am almost 30 and carry myself like a free man. I am back in Oxford where I was once owned. With my beaver hat and my own papers, I am choosing my own name and my own life. My name was ASHBEL. #slavery #blackhistory #NC

$50 REWARD. RAN away from the subscribers on the 31st day of December last, a negro man named ISAAC, belonging to the estate of Jemima Davinny, dec'd. Isaac is about thirty years of age, six feet high. of a black complexion, with large red eyes, and has a white spot on his breast. A reward of twenty five dollars will be given for his apprehension and delivery to either of the subscribers, or confinement in any jail so that we can get possession of him again. An additional reward of $25 will be given for any evidence upon which those who have been harboring and maintaining the said Isaac can be convicted and brought to punishment. JESSE DAVINNY. ALFRED HEMPHILL, } Adms. JOHN M. LOGAN, Commissioner February, 1852. 667.5

In Dec 1851, I left the Davinny estate in Guilford Co, NC. At 6ft tall with a white spot on my chest, I am easy to spot, but my community has kept me safe for months. I chose my own path before the New Year could decide my fate. My name was ISAAC. #slavery #NC #blackhistory

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Ran away from the Willow Brook Estate, (belonging to the heirs of the late Daniel Clarke,) about the 1st of November, 1851, a negro man, named FRANK, calling himself FRANK CROWN, and has a father of the same name., (a free man,) living in or near Washington City, Frank is about 28 or 30 years of age, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, copper colored, lisps a little in talking, very slightly pitted or pockmarks in the face, not very intelligent looking, and with long arms. He was purchased some years since from the estate of the late Tilghman Hillary. I will give $50 if taken in Prince George's county, or $100 if taken out of the county, and secured so that I get him again. WM. D. BOWIE. Guardian to the Heirs, Buena Vista P O., Prince George's County, Md. fe 28 7t*

In Nov 1851, I left Willow Brook Estate in Prince George’s Co. I’m headed to DC to find my father, a free man also named FRANK CROWN. Despite a $100 bounty from State Senator Wm. Bowie, I am following my father’s path to liberty. My name was FRANK CROWN. #1852 #BlackHistory #MD

$50 REWARD. RANAWAY from the subscriber, about the twenty fifth of October last, negro man Alexius, calling himself ALEXIUS MITCHELL. Alexius is about fifty two years of age, fully six feet high, is perfectly bald, and of a light chestnut color. He was purchased of Mr. Lawrence Posey about three years ago. Mr. Wm. Holmes, living near Allen's Fresh, owns his wife, and it is conjectured that he is lurking in that neighborhood. The above reward will be given for the apprehension of Alexius if taken over thirty miles from home, or twenty dollars if taken in the county, in either case to be secured in jail or delivered to me so that I get him again. FRANCIS R. WILLS. Benfield, near Port Tobacco. Feb. 25, 1852 3t.

In Oct 1851, I left Francis Wills of Port Tobacco, Maryland. My wife lives near Allen's Fresh with Wm. Holmes. I’d rather be a lurker in her neighborhood to be close to her than be a captive in mine. My name was ALEXIUS MITCHELL. #MD #blackhistory

$150 REWARD. THE above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery to me of two negro men who escaped from the Jail of Prince George's county on the 20th of Aug. 1851: HENRY COMPTON is a copper color 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, well formed, about 35 years old. No marks recollected. He was in custody as the property of the late Dr. Greenfield. He has a wife belonging to Dr. Lewis Mackall. He may be lurking at his farm near Nottingham; or he may be in Georgetown, D. C., where he was apprehended some time since. WILLIAM CARTER is about 35 years of age, quite black, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, and has lost the tips of two of the fingers of his right hand. He was committed as the property of George A. Digges, Esq., who purchased him from William H. Thomas, near Chaptico, St. Mary's county. He is supposed to be lurking in that neighborhood. Seventy five dollars will be given for the apprehension and delivery to me, or securing in jail of either of these men. JAMES J. CHEW, Lat

In Aug 1851, I broke out of the Prince George's County Jail. I was linked to the estate of Dr. Greenfield, but my life was in Nottingham and Georgetown, where my wife lived. For seven months, the Sheriff hunted me, but I chose my own path. My name was HENRY COMPTON #blackhistory

Runaway Taken Up. A negro BOY calling himself JOHNSON; says he is the property of orphan children in the city of New Orleans and that he was decoyed off from that city by a white man named Hyde, by whom he was brought to Galveston, thence to Columbia, on the Brazos river; from which point he ranaway from said Hyde, and was subsequently taken up by James Baldridge, six miles below Washington, on said Brazos river, and placed in my possession on the 25th January last. Said negro is about five feet eight or ten inches high, very black, and has a slight defect in his carriage, which he says was caused by a sprain of his ankle. He is about twenty-eight or thirty years of age. The owner of said negro is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs in such cases, February 21, 1852. J. H. Day, Sheriff.

In Jan 1852, I was jailed in Washington Co, TX. A man named Hyde decoyed me from my home in New Orleans and brought me to the Brazos River. I ran from him, only to be taken up six miles from town. Despite a sprained ankle, I fought to be free. My name was JOHNSON. #TX #slavery

$30 REWARD. Ranaway from the subscriber in Robeson county on the 18th of Jann++y last, his negro man named DICK. Said negro is about 23 or 24 years of age, 6 feet 2 or 3 inches high, stout built, weighing about 180 or 185 pounds, with a down look when spoken to. He is supposed to be lurking in the neighborhood of St. Pauls or Gen. [General] McKayn++s mills, on the Big Swamp, where he has many friends and acquaintances. I will give the above reward for his delivery to me or his confinement in any Jail in the State so that I can get him. I will also give an additional reward of $30 for evidence to convict any white man or men of harboring him. DANIEL McNATT. Feb 21, 1852. 678-tf

In Jan 1852, I left Daniel McNatt of Robeson County, NC. I disappeared into the Big Swamp, where friends and allies kept me hidden for months. Despite the bounty on my head and threats against those who shielded me, I stayed safe cos the community had my back. My name was DICK.

NOTICE. TAKEN up and committed to the Jail of Caswell County on the 18th day of November, 1851, a negro man who says his name is CAMBRIDGE, and that he belongs to a man by the name of Joseph Passmore, of the State of Georgia. Said negro man is about 50 or 60 years old, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, had on when taken up two coats, under coat brown homespun, the over coat white wool color with a black collar, blue cotton pantaloons. The end of his nose has been disfigured on the left side by fighting. The owner is requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. F. A. WILEY, Sheriff. February 1st, 1852. 27--6m.

In Nov 1851, I was jailed in Caswell Co, NC. Told them I belonged to Joseph Passmore of Georgia. At 60, with a nose scarred by old fights, I had walked hundreds of miles. The Sheriff published my ad for months, but no one ever came. I was finally unclaimed. My name was CAMBRIDGE.

TEN DOLLARS REWARD. A NEGRO who calls himself Willis Perry, ran away from the subscriber about Christmas. He is very large, and walks lame, and will no doubt try to pass for a free man. He was convicted of horse stealing, and sold for Court charges at Randolph Superior Court. The subcriber will pay $10 for his delivery to him, or will be thankful to any person who will inform him where he ranges. [sic] J. W. THOMAS. Fair Grove, N. C., Feb. 3, 1852.

Around Christmas of 1851, I left Fair Grove, NC. After a conviction in Randolph Court due to horse stealing, I was sold to pay the state’s legal fees. I try to move toward a life as a free man, despite being hunted by the state senator, J.W. Thomas. My name was WILLIS PERRY. #NC

Committed to Jail IN THE TOWN of Georgetown, Williamson county, 2d day of January, 1852, by the Sheriff of said county, a negro man who calls himself HENRY, and says he belongs to Mrs. Ann Rebecca Nibbs, who he says lives at Galveston. Said negro man is of copper color, about five feet ten inches high, and from appearance about 30 years of age; has the right fore finger stiff in the first joint. The owner of said negro is hereby notified to come forward, pay expenses and take the negro: otherwise he will be dealt with as the law in such cases made and provided directs. Febuary 9, 1852. 26:6t JOAB HARRELL, Sheriff Williamson County.

In Jan 1852, I was jailed in Georgetown, TX. I was associated with the name Ann Rebecca Nibbs of Galveston, 200 miles to the south. Though the Sheriff advertised my capture, no one from the coast ever arrived. I was left in the hands of the county. My name was HENRY. #slavery #TX

$100 REWARD! Ranaway from the subscriber on the 29th of last Dec., and the 19 of Jan. inst., two negro men of the following description: MOSES is 25 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, yellow complexion, thick set and weighs 170 to 180 pounds; invariably smiles when spoken to, and is inclined to be bowleged [sic]. Supposed to be lurking in the neighborhood of Nahunta Swamp or Button Branch, near Wayne and Greene County line. BRYANT is 33 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, complexion black, slender built and weighs 150 pounds, and has a scar upon one cheek osccasioned by a burn. Supposed to be lurking on the North side of Neuse River near Johnston and Wayne county line Fifty dollars reward will be given for the apprehension and confinement of each of said negroes in Wayne county Jail, and fifty dollars for evidence sufficient to convict any person harboring or employing them. Z. L. THOMPSON. Goldsboro', Jan. 23, 1852. 26 tf Wilmington Journal, weekly, six times, and forward account to t

In Dec 1851, I left Z.L. Thompson of Wayne County. I was 25 and had a smile kept even while hiding in the thickets of Nahunta Swamp. I stayed near the Wayne and Greene County line where the cover was thick. My trail ended in the swamp. My name was MOSES. #NC #slavery

$50 REWARD.-Ran away from the subscriber, in the city of Washington, on the 9th inst., a YELLOW WOMAN, named ELIZA BROGDON, aged about 22 years. She is of medium height, very stout and the fore finger of her right hand is quite sore, having been recently lanced. She is an intelligent servant, being able to read and write well, and may have papers prepared by herself. She is probably concealed in Washington, but may be in or about Annapolis, Baltimore, or Rockville, Montgomery county. The above reward will be given to any one who will return her to me, or who will secure her so that I may get her again, or one half that sum for information that may lead to her recovery. G. F. WORTHINGTON. fell t.f.

In Feb 1852, I left the Belvoir plantation in Anne Arundel Co., MD. I was a "yellow woman" who could read and write; even forged my own travel papers. G.F. Worthington hunted me, but I carried the memory of my dead sister Cinderella. My name was ELIZA BROGDON. #MD #slavery

STOP THE RUNAWAY! Ranaway from the subscriber, in December last, a dark mulatto Boy named HARVEY ROBESON, aged 19 years. Said boy has large white eyes and a downcast look, and about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high. He was, during Christmas holidays, in the settlement of Berry Russel, in the upper end [illegible] county. It is thought he has left said settlement [illegible] with another boy, for Davidson county, but [illegible] be in Stanly county; or he may be trying to get to a free State. Said Harvey is a bound apprentice to me. A liberal reward will be given to any person who will return said boy to me, in Anson county, or have him confined in some jail so that I get him again. WM. CLARKE. January 15th, 1852. 3 3t

In Dec 1851, I broke my bond as an apprentice to Wm. Clarke of Anson County, NC. I crossed the river to Berry Russel’s settlement in Richmond Co, but didn't stay for long. With a partner, I headed north for the free states. My name was HARVEY ROBESON. #blackhistory #slavery #NC

COMMITTED to the jail of Dallas county, by A. Beard, a Justice of the Peace of said county, on the 9th day of January, 1852, a negro man by the name of ADAM, about 22 years old, 5 feet 8 inches high, weighs about 160 pounds, sprightly in speech, of light copper color, says he belongs to Joel Baker, of Anderson county, Texas, and that he left home about the 24th of December last. 25:9w T.C. Haupe, Sheriff.

On Christmas Eve 1851, I left Joel Baker’s place in Anderson Co., TX. I traveled for two weeks, covering more than 100 miles, but the law found me first. On Jan 9, 1852, they locked me in Dallas County jail. No one came to claim me in the papers. My name was ADAM. #blackhistory

$50 REWARD THE subscriber will give the above reward for the arrest of, and confinement in any Jail in this State so that he can get him, his negro man, Bob, whom he purchased of G. L. Kornegay of this County. This fellow was in the woods when he bought him, and is supposed to be still lurking about in the Country, especially in his old neighborhood. GEO. [George] A. DUDLEY. Goldsboro', Oct. 1851. 24 tf

In Oct 1851, George Dudley bought me while I was hiding in Wayne County woods. I was still free till Feb 1852 and a man named Curtis had joined me. Dudley searched and posted rewards, but the notices stopped. I remained a man with an unknown future. My name was BOB. #NC #slavery

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran away from the subscriber, on the 2d inst., ABRAM LINGUM from Harford county, Md., ages 14 years; about 5 feet 5 inches in height; throws his head back when spoken to, in consequence of heaviness of the eye-lids. Had on when he left, drab pantaloons and coat, blue casinet vest and hair cap. The above reward will be given for the return of said boy to JOHN SHAW,Shawsville, Harford county, Md., or any information that I may get him.

I was 14 when I left Shawsville, MD. My eyelids were heavy, forcing me to tilt my head back to see. On Feb 2, 1852, I ran for the PA border and the promise of freedom. John Shaw offered $100 for me, but rest of my story was never written down. My name was ABRAM LINGUM. #slavery

$30 REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, residing in Marlboro' District, S. C., about eight months ago, his negro man named CAESAR, aged about 25 years, light complected, stout built, about 5 feet 8 inches high, speaks pleasantly, and has a pleasing countenance. He is probably lurking somewhere between Elizabethtown and Wilmington, as he was but recently heard of as being in Bladen county, in company with a negro girl from the same neighborhood with himself. He claims the girl for his wife. He was also heard of on Lyon's Creek, in New Hanover county. The above reward of Thirty Dollars will be given for his delivery to the subscriber, or for his confinement in any Jail in North or South Carolina, so that he can be got. S. EMANUEL. Marlboro' District, S. C., Feb. 6, 1852 22-tf Fayetteville Observer copy and send bill as above.

In June 1851, I fled Marlboro District, S.C. with my wife. For nine months, we lived in the woods of Bladen and New Hanover, evading S. Emanuel’s notices. The search intensified in Feb 1852 and my journey ended when I was taken up on March 8. My name was CAESAR. #SC #blackhistory

$15 REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on or about the 8th inst., his negro woman CAROLINE; she is aged about 35 years, thin visage, has the appearance of being sickly. She formerly belonged to Mr. Isaac Hutchins, of this town, and previously to Jas [James] Allen, Esq., Sheriff of Brunswick county, and she is probably lurking about his premises, or in that neighborhood. The above reward will be paid for her delivery to the subscriber in Wilmington, or ten dollars for her safe confinement in any Jail in the State, so that she can be got. G. PRIGGE. Jan. 23, 1851 20-tf

In Jan 1852, I ran from G. Prigge of Wilmington. He calls me sickly, but I was strong enough to find my way back to Brunswick County. I lurked for months near those who knew me before; whether I found freedom or was taken again is unknown. My name was CAROLINE. #slavery #NC