The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Purdie & Dixon),
Williamsburg, October 7, 1773.

RUN away from the Subscriber about the 1st of September, in the upper End of King William, two new Negro Men, of the Ibo Country, named CHARLES and FRANK, who have been in the Province about twelve Months and it is supposed cannot tell their Master's Name. Charles is a large Fellow, with his Country Marks in his Face, and has lost or broke off one or two of his fore Teeth, which he says was done by a Cow in his Country. Frank is a smaller Fellow, well set, and has sharp Teeth. They carried with them a Dutch Blanket, had each a coarse hat, and other usual Summer Clothes. Whoever delivers both or either of them to me, or secures them and gives me Notice thereof, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble, besides what the Law allows. JOSEPH HILLYARD.

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