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Two hundred dollars reward.

--The above reward, or a proportionate rate for any of them, will be paid for the apprehension of the following slaves and their confinement in jail so hat I get them again, or their delivery to me, at Petersburg or Maiden's Adventure, Powhatan county:

Daniel, about 30 years old; black; about 5 feet inches high; no marks recollected.

Charles, about 25 years old; black; about 6 feet high; no marks recollected.

Ned, about 21 years old; black; about 5 feet 6 inches; no marks.

David, about 40 years old; black; about 5 feet 6 inches; no marks.

Ann, about 32 years old; black; about 5 feet 2 inches; no marks.

Eliza, about 14 years old; black.

Matthew, about 25 years old; black; 5 feet 8 inches.

Richard, black; about 5 feet 8 inches; no marks recollected.

Gilbert, black; about 5 feet 6 inches; no marks recollected.

All except two of the above negroes having lived In Surry county, at Hog Island, were removed to Maiden's Adventure, Powhatan county, and are doubtless endeavoring to make their way back to Hog Island, with a view to escaping to the enemy.

Also, Joe, hired at the American Hotel, Richmond R. Y. Jones.

Petersburg, July 16, 1862. jy 19--1w

The Daily Dispatch: August 2, 1862. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. August 2, 1862. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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