The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Purdie),
Williamsburg, March 22, 1776.

COMMITTED to the publick jail, a runaway boy named CHARLES, who says he belongs to mr. Richard Hanson of Petersburg. He was formerly the property of mr. James Burwell, of whom mr. Hanson purchased him. He is about 5 feet 5 inches high, has a remarkable prominent mouth, a slight scar, or scratch, across his forehead, and a little black bump on his right cheek, near his nose, much like a wart. His owner is desired to apply for him, pay charges, and take him away. PETER PELHAM.

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