KING's MILL, Feb. 9, 1768. RUN away from the subscriber, on Friday last, a Negro man named JOHNNY, though more commonly known by the name of JACK ASH. He is a short well set black fellow, has small eyes, and those generally red. It is uncertain what clothes he may have, as those he had on when he went away have been found near the water side, I suppose to prevent any inquiry, and to favour his making his escape out of the colony, as he might think I should suspect he had drowned himself. All masters of vessels are desired to be careful not to carry him out of the colony, as they may depend on being prosecuted with rigour, if it can be proved. Whoever secures him, and delivers him to me, shall receive FIVE POUNDS reward, if taken in this colony, and TEN POUNDS if taken in any other. LEWIS BURWELL.
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