Rewards: eternal life! (Matthew, 25 Ch., 31-46, inclusive) ... The following P.S. is from the handbill of J. Finnly, offering a reward of $200 for the apprehension of a woman and three helpless children, who had escaped from the prison house of slavery. P.S. Since the above was written, I have been informed that Nicholas, his wife and three children were seen at L.N. Ransom's boarding house, at Springfield, Ill., on yesterday morning. Springfield, October 18, 1841 Slavery--United States--Fugitive slaves Finnly, John. One broadside listing biblical quotes promoting eternal life and everlasting punishment. Taken from the hand bill of Finnly offering a reward for runaway slaves. Author notes that the runaway slave, Nicholas, his wife and three children were seen in Springfield, Ill. Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 1841-10-18 2002-01-25 text published LB-019 nmc eng 1 p. paper 50 x 25 cm.