The Geography of Slavery

Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser (Goddard),
Baltimore, July 20, 1779.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, July 30, 1779. RAN away from the Subscriber, on the 28th instant, a tall likely NEGRO WENCH, named Nanny, about 25 years of age. Had on, and took with her, 1 Indian calico gown, 1 new black and white linsey petticoat, one old striped ditto, 1 white linen handkerchief, 1 single ditto, 1 pair of high-heeled shoes, and a felt hat. Whoever secures the said Wench, so that I may get her again, shall have, if taken up within the County, Fifty Dollars; and if out of the County, the above Reward, and reasonable charges, if brought home. MICHAEL KEWAN. N.B. It is supposed she will steer for Culpeper County. M.K.