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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 27. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.2 (search)
e, and experienced some difficulty in dodging the provost guard and completing the last stage of his On to Richmond, but he finally reached the promised land. We met him at the train and he was heartily welcomed and hospitably entertained by Mr. Ben. Gray, in his attractive home, No. 203 East Franklin street, with the balance of the last rebel reinforcement from the North. I wish I had at hand the means of determining the exact dates of these occurrences, but can only say we arrived in Ricng the Mayor's Court room in the old City Hall was crowded, many gentlemen of position, who had heard Beers' story, being in attendance. I do not remember whether the papers made any report of the case, either that or the following morning. Mr. Ben. Gray and I were the main witnesses for Beers. Of course. there could be no doubt as to his discharge, and, but for a ludicrous and unexpected turn of affairs, the case would have been disposed of in a few minutes. When the testimony was all in,
Ranaway--$20 Reward. --From my farm, in Powhatan county, about the 1st of February, my Negro man, George, aged about 23 years. George is dark complexioned; good teeth; large eyes, and shuffles when walking. Has been lurking about the premises of Benj. Gray, Esq., on Franklin street, where he has an aunt; has also a sister near the gas works. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at Robert Lumpkin's Jail, in this city. mh 21--8t* W. S. Warwick.
Ranaway.--$20 reward. --From my farm, in Powhatan county, about the 1st of February, my Negro man, George, aged about 23 years. George is dark complexioned; good teeth; large eyes, and shuffles when walking. Has been lurking about the premises of Benj. Gray, Esq, on Franklin street, where he has an aunt; has also a sister near the gas works. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at Robert Lumpkin's jail, in this city. W. S. Warwick. mh 21--3t*
Ranaway--$20 reward --From my farm, in Powhatan county, about the 1st of February, my negro man, George, aged about 23 years. George is dark complexioned; good teeth; large eyes, and shuffles when walking. Has been lurking about the premises of Benj. Gray, Esq., on Franklin street, where he has an aunt; has also a sister near the gas works. The above reward will be paid for his delivery at Robert Lumpkin's jail, in this city. W. S. Warwick. mh 21--8t*