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150 Dollar Reward Runaway Slave Advertisement

Title of the Document
150 Dollar Reward Runaway Slave Advertisement
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This is the Runaway Slave advertisement for Henry May which contains the detailed description and location of his alleged whereabouts.
Author
William Burke
Date Created
1838
Location
Bardstown, Kentucky
Transcription
”150 dollar reward, ran away from the subscriber on the night of the 2d instant, a negro man, who calls himself Henry May, about 22 years old, 5 feet 6 or 8 inches high, ordinary color, rather chunky built, bushy head and has it divided mostly on one side, and keeps it very nicely combed; has been raised in the house and is a first-rate dining room servant, and was in a tavern in Louisville for 18 months. I expect he is now in Louisville trying to make his escape to a free state (In all probability Cincinnati Ohio). Perhaps he may try and get employment on a steamboat. He is a good cook, and is handy in any capacity as a house servant. Had on when he left, a dark casinetee coatee, and dark stripped casinet pantaloons, new he had other clothing. I will give $50 rewarded if taken in Louisville; $100 if taken 100 miles from Louisville in this state, and $150 if taken out of this state, and delivered to me, or secured in any jail so that I can get him again. William Burke September 3rd 1838.”
Provenance
Kentucky

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