unknown, Esau
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Title
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unknown, Esau
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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On July 2nd, 1795, 25-yr-old freedom seeker Esau mounted up on a small, one-eyed mare belonging to his enslaver, David Telford, who lived near Georgetown. Esau rode the horse toward freedom, taking with him only a few pieces of clothing, shoved into a bag monogrammed with "D. T." Five dollars was offered for Esaus' return.
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Birth information
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circa 1770
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Telford, David
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Jul 25, 1795