1820 - Fayette Co., Peter and Harry's disappearance
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Title
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1820 - Fayette Co., Peter and Harry's disappearance
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Date
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14 Jul 1820
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Formatted date
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1820-07-14
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On July 14, 1820, freedom seekers Peter, 45 yrs. old, and Harry, 22, escaped their Fayette County enslavers, John Hart and Burrus Arnet. Peter was described as "stout," about 6 feet tall and would "probably pass for a doctor." Harry was described as "very heavy made" and did not talk much. $50 was offered for the return of the two men.
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Bibliographic citation
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Reporter, Lexington, Ky., Aug. 9, 1820