The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette (Purdie & Dixon),
Williamsburg, November 24, 1774.

MARYLAND, CHARLES COUNTY, November 7, 1774. RUN away from the Subscriber, two indented Servants, imported by Capt. Joseph Street last September, one named ROBERT MILLS, a Gardener, who is an Irishman, about 22 Years old, a likely fresh coloured Man; had on, and took with him, a Snuff-coloured Cloth Coat and Breeches, a red Jacket, two white Shirts, on Check one, Shoes and Stockings, a Hat, and a Silk Handkerchief. The other a Yorkshireman, named JAMES BELL, a Miner, about 40 Years old; took with him, a dark blue Coat, a brown Jacket, Snuff-coloured Breeches, a Hat, Pair of Shoes, Stockings, and several small Bells. Whoever takes up the said Servants, or either of them, and brings them home, shall have 3 l. for each, besides what the Law allows. SAMUEL HANSON.

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