Slave Ads from1848
		Here is another “Sun” Newspaper article on a runaway slave. The article appeared in the “Baltimore Sun” on December 22, 1848: FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD - Ranaway from the subscriber, on the 10th inst., a MAN named Celus, calls himself Celus Dorsey, about 23 years old, slender made, about 5 feet, 7 or 8 inches high, dark complxion, rather thick lips; he has a large scar on one of his hands from a burn. It is probable he is lurking about Baltimore. I will give the above reward if taken out of the State, and $30 is taken in the State, and secured so I get him again. SAML C. HUNT, 10 miles from Baltimore, on Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad
					Book Links: It All Started on Winters Lane The first published history of one the forty historically Black settlements in Baltimore County, MD The Oblate Sisters of Providence The Buffalo Soldiers African-Americans have fought in military conflicts since colonial days. Holding On To Their Heritage A comprehensive book which documents the history of the historic black communities. In Our Voices In Our Voices chronicles the stories of many families that founded the African American settlements. Run away Slave Ads These Ads were extract from Baltimore Sun Newspapers.

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