5 APRIL 1839 : Memphis Enquirer

$10 Reward.

RANAWAY from the subscriber, living eight miles north east of Hernando, De Soto county, Miss., on the 19th instant, a negro boy named MORRIS, about 15 years old, slender made, and of dark complexion - had on white cotton homespun pantaloons, a colored linen roundabout, and no hat. Said boy is supposed to be in the vicinity of Memphis, as he has been seen twice 1-2 miles on the Hernando road, with a bridle in his hand, and said he was horse hunting. The subscriber will pay the above reward and all reasonable expenses if delivered to him in De Soto county, or secured in any jail so that I get him.

THOS. GRAY
Desoto county, March 26, 1839

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