RAN away from the subscriber, living in Dinwiddie county, about three years ago, a likely Virginia born Negro man named HARRY, who formerly belonged to the estate of Nathaniel Crawley, that lived in a place called Indianfield, in York county; and was taken in execution, and sold at public sale, when purchased by me. He is a low squat well made fellow, about 24 or 25 years of age, but no particular marks, more than that he is thick lipped. As to his cloaths he had on when he went away, it is imagined are worn out, or changed. He was taken up last May was twelve months, and delivered to me in Williamsburg, but made his escape in a few hours. It is suspected he is now lying lurking about in the neighbourhood where he formerly lived, if not concealed by some person thereabouts. Therefore I do hereby forewarn all persons from entertaining or harbouring the said Negro one hour, for if it can be proved it is done by any person whatever, they may depend I will go to the very rigour of the law. I also forewarn all Captains or Masters of vessels from carrying him out of the colony. And do also offer a reward of 50 s. to any person that will apprehend the said Negro fellow, and deliver him to Capt. Edward Power, on Queen's creek, in York county; or five pounds, if delivered to me in the said county of Dinwiddie. HENRY BRODNAX. N.B. The said fellow is a fair spoken, deceiving, slippery chap.
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