NP, RD 8/26/1862

From the Richmond Dispatch
 
August 26, 1862
 
Runaways
   The following named slaves left the Piedmont Railroad, at Danville, and are now at large. A reward of $25 each will be paid for their delivery at Danville, if taken in the State, or $50 if taken in another State, or a liberal reward if delivered in any jail where they can be secured.
Isaiah left on August 1st, calls himself Isaiah Fanton
Anderson left on August 3d
Willis left on the 6th of August, calls himself Willis Hunter, is light brown, spare made, and speaks quick when spoken to
George left on the 6th of August, calls himself George Taylor
Richard left on the 24th of August, calls himself Richard Twyman, is dark brown, had on a brown felt had with curved top.
Isaac left on the 24th of August, calls himself Isaac Moore, stammers in his speech
George left on the 24th of August
   The above slaves having been recently purchased in Richmond, a more particular description will be given as soon as their original owners can be heard from.
E. D. Wilburn
Sup't Section Piedmont Railroad At Danville

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