The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette and Weekly Advertiser (Nicolson & Prentis),
Richmond, October 30, 1784.

Fifty Dollars Reward. RUNAWAY on Saturday night the 23d instant, a negro fellow and wench. The fellow by the name of MACK, has drove my waggon for several years past; and is well known in most parts of this state, particularly to the south of James river; he is a likely well set fellow, about five feet nine inches high, of a black complexion, has a remarkable flat nose, is very sensible and artful, and about one or two and twenty years of age: He carried with him the above mentioned wench by the name of MOLLY, his wife, belonging to Mrs. Lucy Clark; she is a likely wench, about thirty three years of age, black complexion, about five feet seven inches high, and rather spare made: He likewise took with him one of my best waggon horses, a yellow bay, about four feet nine inches high, with a short switch tail. As they have a variety of clothes it is not in my power to describe their dress. The wench was purchased of the estate of Robert Bristow, near the mouth of Rappahanock, in Lancaster county, where I suspect they will endeavour to get to. The above reward will be given for delivering the said negroes to the subscribers in Prince George county, near Petersburg, or in proportion for either, besides what the law allows; Also a generous reward for the horse. JOSIAH GAREY. LUCY CLARK.

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