1814 - Mercer Co., The capture of Bachus
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Title
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1814 - Mercer Co., The capture of Bachus
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Date
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May 1814
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Formatted date
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1814-05
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Event type
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Escape
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Capture
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Description
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In early May, 1814, 50-yr-old freedom seeker Bachus was captured and jailed in Jefferson County. He was described as about five feet tall and had a stutter. Bachus named Dr. Lettimore near Harrodsburg as his enslaver.
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Bibliographic citation
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Louisville Correspondent, July 27, 1814
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