Taken Up (1801)

In Wake County, on the 5th of October, Inst.

A Negro fellow, about 45 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; is a Guinea Negro, and has the Mark of his Country upon his Face; says his name is Suffolk, and that he is the property of Mr. Harry CLARKE, of Hyde County.

The said Negro is lodged in the Goal of Wake County; at Raleigh, and the Owner of him is hereby informed thereof, that he may come forward and provide his property; and, after complying with the requisites of the law, take possession of the said Negro. — Henry COOKE, Raleigh, Oct. 12.


Source: Raleigh Register & North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, October 13, 1801.

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