The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Purdie & Dixon),
Williamsburg, September 30, 1773.

RUN away from the Sloop Lark, John Lindsay, Master, on the Night of the 28th of August last, an indented Servant Man named JAMES ROSS: he was born in the Highlands of Scotland, is about eighteen Years old, has red Hair hanging about his Shoulders, is freckled in the Face, about five Feet eight or nine Inches high, and slim made. He had on, and took with him, a Kersey double breasted new Jacket, with white Metal Buttons on each Side, a Pair of Osnabrug Trousers, Check Shirt, Felt Hat, an under Jacket of spotted Cotton, Osnabrug Frock, and Dutch Blanket. He made his Escape in the Sloop's Flat, and landed at Hardy's Ferry. Whoever secures said Servant, and delivers him to Robert Kennan, Merchant at Cabin Point, shall have FORTY SHILLINGS Reward. JOHN LINDSAY.

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