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Runaway Slave Broadside, 1857

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November 28, 1857

Description

A broadside regarding a slave named "Eliza" who went missing near the Anacostia Bridge in Washington, D.C. The broadside describes Eliza's appearances and offers a reward if Eliza is found and returned to John P. Waring.

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Broadsides (notices)

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Civil War Florida (1861-1865)

Subjects

Coursy, Eliza
Fugitive slaves
Slavery

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Coursy, Eliza

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Washington (D.C.)

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State Archives of Florida, Collection M87-10

Title

Runaway Slave Broadside, 1857

Subject

Slavery

Fugitive slaves

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State Archives of Florida, Collection M87-10

Date

1857-11-28

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broadsides (notices)

Language

eng-US

Type

Text

Identifier

m87-10_b001_f15_07

Coverage

Civil War Florida (1861-1865)

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Washington (D.C.)

Subject - Person

Coursy, Eliza

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Offers a reward for the return of "Eliza," who disappeared near the Anacostia Bridge in Washington, D.C.

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Runaway Slave Broadside, 1857. November 28, 1857. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/346079>, accessed 2 December 2024.

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Runaway Slave Broadside, 1857. November 28, 1857. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/346079>

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