$50 REWARD.--Stop Ruffin and
Wyatt.--These men left my house on Saturday night, January 15, 1848,
without any provocation. They have uniformly maintained a
good character for honesty, industry, sobriety,-- were obedient and
trustworthy servants, and no severity nor threats had been offered
towards them,a nd I very much fear they have left for some Northern
state. These slaves were originally owned in Surry, and possibly
may be in the vicinity of their relatives. ~George N. Hatch,
Gaysville, P.O. Prince George Co, VA.
SOURCE: American Beacon (Norfolk VA) January
24 1848
Transcribed by C.Anthony.
|
