The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Journal and Alexandria Advertiser (Richards),
Alexandria, June 9, 1785.

TEN DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the Subscriber on the 9th of April last, a yellow strong NEGRO WENCH, named KATE: She had on and took away with her, three linsey petticoats, and one striped linsey jacket.---Any person who will take up said Wench, and return her to the Subscriber, living on Shenandoah near the Bloomery, shall receive the above reward and have all reasonable charges paid. BENJAMIN RANKINS. June 4, 1785.

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