1799 - Bullitt Co., A pair of blacksmiths
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Title
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1799 - Bullitt Co., A pair of blacksmiths
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Date
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1799
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Formatted date
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1799
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Description
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In the summer of 1799, Nicholas and Ben escaped from Bullitt County enslaver Richard Bibb. Nicholas was described as 22-yrs-old, and large in stature and had skills in blacksmithing, carpentry and salt-making. Ben was described as 20-yrs-old, and had rheumatism in both ankles which caused swelling. He was skilled in blacksmithing. A reward of $20 was offered for both men or $10 aoiece for either.;
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., July 4, 1799