Rare 1824 EASTON, MARYLAND newspaper With Large Ad for the Easton Sharpshooters Militia Unit + Ads for Eastern Shore Runaway Slaves

Easton, Maryland: The Republican Star & General Advertiser, 1824. 1st Edition. Folio. Very Good. Item #17816

An incredible piece of Talbot County, Maryland Post-War of 1812 History & Black Americana.

The Republican Star & General Advertiser, was the hometown newspaper, published in Easton, Maryland on the state's beautiful and primarily agricultural Eastern Shore, where slavery was more prevalent than in many other areas of the state.

The three runaway slave ads are all on the back page and each is offering a reward from $30-$50. The ads are from Salisbury, Maryland, for a slave named Daniel; Queen Anne's County for a female slave named Priss; and an African-American indentured servant named Charles from Easton.

The Easton Sharpshooters ad is on page 3 and calls for all militia members to meet on the grounds of the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, with each man to bring six blank cartridges.

Other items of interest in this historic piece are two front-page federal acts on the front page with the signature of President James Monroe in block type, one of the acts pertaining to the early judicial system in early Florida Territory.

Inside is a letter from Thomas jefferson, with his signature in block type at the end.

This historic piece is in Very Good condition with some mild wear along the centerfold. Disbound.

Overall, a compelling reminder of pre-Civil War chattel slavery history in Easton and Talbot County.

#1S-065.

Price: $125.00