The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Journal and Alexandria Advertiser (Richards),
Alexandria, July 15, 1784.

TEN POUNDS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, about six weeks ago, Two Slaves, viz. DICK, a stout lusty MULATTO FELLOW, about 22 years of age, has large features and eyes, a very rougish down look, beats a drum pretty well, is artful and plausible, and well acquainted in most parts of Virginia and Maryland, having formerly waited upon me.---CLEM, a well set black NEGRO LAD, of about 19 years of age, has a remarkable large scar of a burn which covers the whole of one of his knees: It is impossible to describe their dress, as I am told they have stolen a variety of clothes since their elopement.---I suspect they have made towards Baltimore, or Philadelphia, or may have got on board some Bay or River craft.---I will give the above Reward to any person who will bring them to me in Fairfax County, or secure them in any gaol, and give me notice so that I get them again, or Five Pounds for either of them. GEORGE MASON, jun. Fairfax County, July 5, 1784.

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