Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Robt Alvis” in article pos=49 of The Daily Dispatch: February 28, 1863., [Electronic resource]:
... of February, a black man named Miles, about 22 years old. He was purchased of W H Pleasants, on the 10th instant.
I will pay the above reward for his delivery to Morits Hill, Dickinson & Co. Robt Alvis . fe 17--ts
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