The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Hunter),
Williamsburg, January 16, 1761.

COMMITTED to the Publick Gaol, in Williamsburg, a Negro Fellow who says he was brought from Guardaloupe to Norfolk, where Col. Tucker bought him, and sold him again to one Mr. Gale, on James River; his Name is Joe, five Feet four Inches high, has no other Clothing than a ragged Oznabrigs Shirt, and came from Henrico County Goal. The Owner may have him on paying as the Law directs. James Galt, K.P.G.

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