15 DECEMBER 1843: The Appeal (Memphis)

Jailor’s Notice.

WAS committed to the Jail of Shelby county, Tenn., on the 15th of November, 1843, a negro man, who calls himself GEORGE, and says that he belongs to Stephen Manor of Danville, Kentucky. George is quite black, 5 feet 6 3/4 inches high, about 45 years old, will weigh 140 lbs., bald headed, front teeth scattering but none missing. The owner of said boy will will come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, or he will be dealt with as the law directs.

JNO. C. DOTY, Jailor.
Dec 1

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