Jan. 10th 1854
Arrived_ James Shidon left home on Christmas Eve. Thos Young, who resides between Georgetown & Washington D.C. was the alledged owner. This case, on the strictest examination, seemed to be very much involved in mystery, but on the whole it was considered best to forward him
To board with Aaron Bell [1] two days $1.00
“ 1 ½ days board .56
“ Cash 2.00
“ Clothing 0.00
$3.56
[1] Aaron Bell, a cordwainer, boarded fugitives and lived on Carlton below 16th Street.