RUN away from the subscriber, last month, a Negro man of the name of TOM, about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a yellowish complexion, much the appearance of an Indian, has one of his teeth out before, and one of his feet had been much burnt, as also one of his arms, and, as well as I can recollect, on the same side of the foot. His hair is of a different kind from that of a Negro's, rather more of the Indian's, but partaking of both, which, though short, he frequently ties behind; had on a Russia sheeting coat and breeches, a red cloth jacket, rather the worse for wear, and a white linen shirt. The said slave is by trade a cooper and shoemaker, is remarkably fond of drink, and if indulged, will certainly get drunk, and when so, is apt to be very talkative, is a very artful fellow, and will, I imagine, attempt to pass for a freeman. His connections are mostly in Halifax and Charlotte counties, and, I presume, he will make that way. Whoever will convey the said runaway to me, in Amelia county, living near Rocky Run church, or so secure him that I may get him again, shall have a reward of FIVE POUNDS, besides what the law allows, if taken in Virginia, and if brought from another colony, TEN POUNDS. DOROTHY JONES.
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