The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Purdie & Dixon),
Williamsburg, May 13, 1773.

NORTHAMPTON, May 8, 1773. RUN away from the Subscriber's Plantation in Brunswick, last December, two Negro Men, DAVID and SAM, about twenty five Years of Age, of the middle Stature, and had on Cotton Clothes, new Felt Hats, Osnabrug Shirts, &c. David is likely, strong, and full faced; Sam is thin visaged, with a wide Mouth, and a higher Nose than common. They were carried from York, where they had Wives; but as no Advice can be had of their returning thither, I suppose they have taken some other Course, and perhaps may depart the Country. All Masters of Vessels are hereby forewarned from carrying them away. Whoever conveys them to me shall have FIFTY SHILLINGS Reward for each, and if taken out of the Country FIVE POUNDS besides the Allowance by Law. GRIFFIN STITH.

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