29 DECEMBER 1859: Memphis Daily Appeal

Jailor’s Notice.

COMMITTED to jail December 13th, a negro boy, who says that he belongs to Dr. John Sweden, Hickory Wythe, Tennessee. Said boy is of dark complexion; weighs 165 or 170 pounds; 23 or 25 years old; 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high. Calls his name BRADLY. The owners are requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, or he will be dealt with according to law.

L.D. WELLS,
Jailor Shelby county.

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