The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Parks),
Williamsburg, July 7 to July 14, 1738.

RAN away about the Twentieth of April last, from Huntington, in Surry County, a Negro Man, named Davy, belonging to Col. Francis Willis, of Gloucester County. He is an antient Fellow, of a middle Stature, and thin Visage. Had on, when he went away, an Oz-brig Shirt, and Virginia Cloth Breeches; and is suppos'd to have taken with him, another Oznabrig Shirt, a Cotton Jacket, a Pair of old plain Shoes, and Irish Stockings. Two Years ago, he ran away, and got to Edenton, in North Carolina, and called his Name Sam; it is thought he is gone the same Way again. Whoever will bring the said Slave to Huntington, in Surry County, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by William Skipwith.

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