The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Rind),
Williamsburg, August 3, 1769.

RUN [illeg.] an indentured servant named JOHN BURRAGE, by trade a clock and watchmaker, born in the west of England, about 5 feet 11 inches high, of a dark complection, marked very much with the small-pox, and has short black hair; had on and took with him a drab colour surtout coat, cut short, a castor hat, and country made shoes. Whoever secures the said servant, and brings him to me, shall have FIVE POUNDS, and reasonable charges, paid by FRANCES KNAPP.

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