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Mar. 16th 1854
Daniel Wiggins , new, David Robinson_ complexion dark, well made active & intelligent though does not read or write. By trade a Corker _ He was owned by Richd Scott_ who died a few days before he left; while ill; especially towards the close he often promised D. his freedom_ promising also, if he got well he would try & do better_ likewise promised that his Son, who was notorious for his recklessness, should not have his property, &c. These promises of course caused D. to hope that he should soon get his liberty, but in consequence of the owner being nearer his end than he anticipated, death came before any provision had been made for the slaves: indeed he died without a will. D. knowing therefore that the only chance left consisted in making his flight, and in good earnest he lost no time in so doing_ which proved successful &c. He left a wife (Free) and three children. He belonged to the Methodist Church.
To Board (1 ½ day) $0.75
“ Carriage_ Shorter 50
“ Cash 2.75
$4.00
Mar. 19/54
Wm Robinson alias Thos. Harris, of chesnut color, well built, and about 28 yr’s of age. He was owned by John G Beale of Forkquise Va., from whom he fled this day two weeks. A few days before leaving the overseer attempted to flog him, which was the cause of his leaving, as it was the cause also of the overseers geting a flogging according to Wm’s statements The owner of Wm was a large slaveholder_ owning some 70_ He was spoken of as a hard man, and thought no more of his black people than if they had been dogs_ $1.25 was all the funds Wm had when he set out for the North_ and but a very limited knowledge of the Route which he was to travel_ but being determined he succeeded though not without getting lost, &c. by the way. His story was quite interesting.
To Board (4 Days) $1.75
“ 1 Pair of shoes 1.05
“ Shirt & Hat 1.25
“ Cash 2.00
$6.05