The Geography of Slavery

Maryland Gazette (Green),
Annapolis, May 23, 1745.

RAN away from the Subscriber, living in Westmoreland County; a Servant man named Edmund Cryer, an English man, born at Leeds in Yorkshire, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, a thin Visage and pale Complexion, his Hair cut off, and his Apparel unknown. He is a Shoemaker by Trade, and carried his Tools with him: He was seen crossing the River from Boyd's Hole to Maryland, about three Days after his Elopement: He has been about Four Years in the Country, and this is the third Attempt he has made to get out. Whoever apprehends the said Servant, so that he may be convey'd safe home, shall have Two Pistoles Reward. RICHARD LEE.

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