From the Richmond Dispatch, 8/20/1869, p. 4, c. 4
STRAYED OR STOLEN ON YESTERDAY, from Chimborazo, a DEVON COW; short, wide horns; piebald color; white star in her forehead about the size of a ginger cake. Her bags are very large, one side longer than the other; aged about five years. A liberal reward will be given for her return to me.
JAMES MATTEAUX.
au 19 – 2t*