From the 4 Nov 1854 edition of the Public Ledger (Philadelphia, PA) some advertisements which may be of interest to a researcher somewhere.
INFORMATION WANTED -- OF EMMA R. WILLINGS, who was given out as an adopted child, 19 years since, at the age of six months, to a family of the name of Willings. If she lives, her mother would be glad to see her, if possible, at No. 233 South Street, above Sixth. ELIZA REINERT.
WANTED to open a CORRESPONDENCE with an intelligent and interesting young Lady, with a view to matrimony, by a young Physician of this city. Address Dr. WILLIE ATHERTON, Phila. [Did he find the woman of his dreams, I wonder??]
RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 30th uit., SINIE OAKIE, an indentured colored girl, about 12 years old, light complexion. All persons are cautioned against harboring or trusting her on my account. JOHN A. CANTRELL.