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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03157 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1791 |
| Title | Thirty dollars reward for a runaway slave |
| Date | 7 September 1791 |
| Author | Davis, Ignatious (1759-1828) |
| Document Type | Broadside |
| Content Description | Printed by John Winter of Frederick-Town (now known as Frederick), Maryland. Broadside which announces Ignatious Davis's offer of a 30 dollar reward for his runaway slave Arch. He is described as "a handsome Negro Lad ... About twenty years of age ... of yellow complexion, talks sensible and artful, but if close examined is apt to tremble." Says he is undersized, active, and has small legs. Also has a ridge or scar on the back of his neck. Describes the clothing he was wearing when he absconded on 22 August 1791. Says he will pay the full reward if Arch is found to be over 60 miles away or a half dollar per mile if under 60 miles. |
| Subjects | Finance Runaway Slave Fugitive Slave Act African American History Slavery |
| People | Davis, Ignatious (1759-1828) |
| Place written | Frederick, Maryland |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |