He stole his indentures.
by Lisa Y. Henderson
Tarboro Free Press, 4 May 1833.
$5 Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, on Sunday night last, an indented apprentice, a colored boy, named
WILLIS HAMMONDS,
Aged about 16 years, tolerably stout built, bright complexion and bushy head. His grandmother is a free woman named Olive Hammonds, and lives in Halifax county, where I expect Willis will try to get, as he has several other connections in that county. Said boy stole his indentures, and will probably try to pass himself with them as free. The above reward will be paid for his recovery, if delivered to me, in Edgecombe county, near Col. Benj. Sharpe’s, or secured in any jail so that I can get him. All persons are forbid harboring or employing said boy, under penalty of the law. WILLIAM BROWN.
April 9, 1833.
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