this person didn't think his slave was worth 2 cents, that's why... they caught slaves so that they could make sure they paid the penalty for running away in the first place.. prison and lashings..... that's the only reason he wanted them back....this slave was not even worth keeping to them... Audrey and Dale Ulm wrote: > Hello, > > Can someone explain to me the following statement that appeared in a 1832 newspaper ad? > It said, "One cent reward and no thanks will be given for their apprehension and delivery to me." > Why so little reward and why no thanks? > > I thank you for an explanation. Audrey > > ==== KENTUCKIANA Mailing List ==== > Welcome to the KENTUCKIANA mail list. WE DO GENEALOGY! > There are 2 addresses for every list.One is [email protected] post and the other is [email protected] subscribe or > unsubscribe. Please use the correct one for each.Persons on the digest format insert D instead of L. > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB