Document, Runaway Slave

 
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Document, Runaway Slave
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runaway slave document

Document, Runaway Slave

Object number2007.028.08
DateNovember, 1859
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions8 3/4 x 8 in. (22.2 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionSquare scrap of lined and discolored paper written upon in black ink. The document was composed by a Justice of the Peace, Douglas Chapman, issuing a warrant of apprehension for a runaway slave named "Washington" in Clear Creek Township, Hot Springs County, Arkansas. The document is dated November 1859.

    Transcription:

    County of Hot Springs
    Clear Creek Township
    Share of Arkansas

    Whereas a certain Negro man calling himself
    Washington about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high of a
    black complexion a dark (crossed through) blue cap on wearing
    a (?) coat & cotton pants much worn -- good
    shoes (Red Russets) hath been brought before the
    undersigned a justice of the peace in & for
    the township of Clear Creek in the county of Hot
    Springs by said J.P. Tucker charged with being
    a runaway slave & whereas is (?) (?) said
    justice that said negro is a runaway slave be-
    longing to Willis L Summerville you are there-
    fore hereby authorized & empowered to take the
    said Negro & (sic) him safely convey & deliver to said
    Willis L Summerville & I certify that the follow
    -ing fees are due for apprehending said
    slave
    To J P Tucker for taking up $15.00
    for mileage 2.40
    To Douglas Chapman J.P. 60
    18.00
    Given under my hand this 13th day of
    November 1859. Douglas Chapman J.P.
    Status
    Not on view
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