Twenty-five Dollars Reward, will be given for the apprehension and delivery to the jailor of Knox County, in Knoxville, a Negro man named, Jordan, about 22 years of age, heavy set and about 5 feet, 8 or 9 inches high, belonging to the estate of William Boyd, dec'd. Additional expenses will be paid, if apprehended out of the county of Knox and lodged in any jail so I can get him. John McMillan

Source: Knoxville Register, Wednesday, July 1, 1840

Transcribed by Robert McGinnis and used with his permission.