28 JUNE 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice—Tipton County.

WAS committed to the jail of Tipton county, Ten., on the 21st day of June, 1839, a negro man who says his name is PORTER, and belongs to Thomas Coleman of Holly Springs, Miss. Porter is a mulatto negro, about 18 or 20 years old, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches high; had on when committed, white cotton pantaloons and roundabout. The owner is requested to come, bring proof, prove his property, pay all charges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

R.J. MITCHELL, Jailor
June 28, 1839

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