2 Bob Spins A Yarn Religious Telegraph (Dayton, OH) "An unknown correspondent enclosed the following rich paragraph to a gentleman of this place, without comment. It is an extract from the 'Religious Telegraph,' an abolition paper published at Dayton, OH. . . . . It will be seen from the above that Bob has lost none of his shrewdness and knavery. . . ." Napper Robert

Enclosure tells story of Robert Napper, formerly a slave in Augusta County who earned his freedom, moved to Ohio and subsequently purchased his wife and one child. He is seeking help in getting enough money to purchase his remaining four children. Spectator's comments are harsh, accusing him of being a thief.

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1 Sale of Property Campbell William Rev. Guy Waddell Ryan Sally Taylor Simpson

Sale and purchase of homes. One home purchased by Miss Sally Ryan, one of the few times that a woman is mentioned in the paper.

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3 Opposition Meeting Christian Bolivar Bell William Col. Waddell L. Jr. Stuart Alexander Tate William Newton John Waddell Joseph Falton J.Givens Robertson George Col. Cochran James Hogshead M.W.D. Imboden John

Public meeting of Augusta Opposition party at the court house. They discussed the question of sending delegates to convention in Richmond in October.

2 Married Statton George Rev. Simpson Thomas Long Mary

Married on August 14.

2 Married Beard C. Rev. Wright Lawson Badense Nancy

Married on August 11.