Reward Broadside for Runaway Slaves

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3761

Scope and Contents

This broadside, printed in Alabama in 1833, offers a $25 reward for the capture of two runaway slaves from eastern Tennessee, one belonging to Isaac Murray and the other to Jeremiah Lillard. The broadside gives a description of the two as well as their last known location and their possible destination and suspected routes to that destination.

Dates

1833-04-09

Creator

Murray, Isaac (Author, Person)

Physical Description

old fold lines, light soil and damp staining; several small holes; repaired with tape on the verso; top right torn away, not affecting text; overall good condition

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Biographical / Historical

Printing first appeared in Alabama in 1807 and wasn't really established until 1816 with the coming of Huntsville's first newspaper. This piece therefore, printed in 1833, is an early example of its type. The printer, Dandridge Farris was a native of Virginia who moved to Huntsville and established the Southern Advocate in 1825.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Early broadside offering a reward for two runaway slaves.

Physical Description

old fold lines, light soil and damp staining; several small holes; repaired with tape on the verso; top right torn away, not affecting text; overall good condition