(1)                        Nov. 14/54
Arrived_ Henry allen, (new name Thos. Redden) arrived safely.  He had formly been held by D^r Johnson of Wilmington, Del_ but in consequence of that gentleman having been ordered away in the U.S. Service seven months since_ Henry had been hired out to Z. Glazer_ Lottery dealer.  From him Henry escaped about 2 months since_ in the intervel he’s has been at work with Benj. Binder near Lionville.
       Henry is a Smart & appearently intelligent young man_ only about 18 yrs of age_ He was caused to leave on account of bad treatment; could not get any learning_ While most every body else were free he felt that he was a Slave, therefore he feld.  He is dark, round built, full face &c.

 (4)                        Nov. 15/54
Four at one arrival_ Yesterday afternoon Robert Belt, (now Chas_ Williams) Nanthaniel Smith, (now John Hutchins) Ellen Cale, (now Sarah Johnson), and Mary Cale, now Jane Johnson.  All arrived from Baltimore Co., where they had been held as follows: Robert had been owned by Joseph Kelly; Naethan by Thos. D Cockey_ Ellen, by Elizsha Parks also her sister Mary.
       Robt. Is about 29; chesnut color, rather tall_ well built_ intelligent &c
       Nathan is 24; dark, well built, intelligent & active.
       Ellen is about 18; tall, chesnut color_ seems sensible & smart_
       Mary is 16: not tall but rather thick set, with a round full face & pleasant countenance.  Seems smart, modest & clever_
This party were induced to escape to save themselves from falling into the hands of the Trader_ having previously forwarned of their danger by a friend.
       They had lived in the neighborhood of Texes_ about 12 miles fro Balti.
       Walked from home to Columbia_ from thence came in the Cars
       The treatment which they had rec’d had been of a medium character, though they concluded, unanimously that they had been treated bad.

                             Nov. 21/54
Arrived_ Peter Johnson, had been known by the name of Peter Airs, before leaving his home in Berlin, Worcester Co. Md_ where he had been owned by Comfort & Airs_ single woman_ Peter is about 30 years of age_ dark, seemingly intelligent &c He ran away “because” he “wanted to be with” his “woman”.  His wife having left some months prior to his coming
Peter said he had never been abused like a great many_ He had however been wronged out of his over work which he would do of nights &c.

                             Nov. 21/54
____ Sam’l Davis, new name Benj. Johnson  Sam’l is about 35 years of age; stut built, quite dark complexion, & seems intelligent.  He fled from John Reed, who lived near Fairfax, Va.  Sam’l has been used hard_ not allowed enough to eate &c  Being fed & treated meanly, was the cause of his escape.

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