14 JUNE 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

Jailor’s Notice—Shelby County.

WAS committed on the 8th of May, a boy of dark complexion, about 5 feet high, 15 or 16 years of age, calls his name ARMSTEAD, and says he belongs to Mr. Booker of Somerville, Tenn.

Was also committed on the 8th, a slave of dark complexion, about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 30 years of age, who calls his name JAMES, and says he belongs to Mr. McGuire, who lives in Giles county, Tenn.

Was also committed on the 7th of May, a boy of dark complexion, about 4 feet 8 or 10 inches high, 14 or 15 years of age, who calls his name CHRISTOPHER, and says he belongs to Mr. Hawkins who lives near Memphis, Tenn.

W.P. REEVES, Jailor
May 24, 1839

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