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Sam and Jim

April 29, 1795 Colonial & Early National (1746-1820)

Newspaper advertisement for two runaway slaves

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Newspaper Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser Place of Publication Philadelphia, PA Ad Author(s) John Schinck, John Dye Ad Subject(s) Sam, Jim Ad Type Runaway Price $6
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