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Runaway Slave Advertisement

Jackson County MO

July 5, 1850

Escape

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Description

An advertisement for escaped man Barnett, described as “30 to 35 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, chunky built, quick spoken, high cheek bones, and very black skin.” He was a blacksmith. A reward offered for his capture.

Party 1 (Typically the Seller)

Captain Garrison

Party 2 (Typically the Buyer)

John W. Hudson

Source

Liberty Tribune

Enslaved First Name(s)

Barnett

Item Number

LibertyTribune 1850-07-05

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