From the Richmond Dispatch, 3/7/1865, p. 3, c. 4
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD. – BLACK HAWK STOLEN. – Stolen, from a farm near Louisa Courthouse, a few nights since, a remarkably beautiful BLACK STALLION; about five feet high; both hind feet white; fore feet not remembered – think one white; a remarkably thick or arched neck; may be five or six years old. The above reward will be paid for his delivery, and a liberal reward for any information that may lead to his recovery.
MRS. ELIZA L. VAN LEW.
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