From the Richmond Dispatch, 11/1/1862, p. 2, c. 3

Arrests. – The civil police yesterday arrested Jordan Winston, a slave, for breaking into the house of James White and stealing a gold watch worth $95 and a dress coat worth $45. The man was looked up for examination before the Mayor this morning. Joe Dixon, a free negro, was ordered into custody by Dr. Hancock for trespassing at one of the hospital; and John Redcross, free negro, was locked up for stealing two horses--one from Bryan Floyd and one from Sarah Gennett.

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