The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette or American Advertiser (Hayes),
Richmond, July 19, 1786.

RICHMOND COUNTY, July 10, 1786. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber some time ago, two Negro men, viz. TOM, a black fellow, well set, a Carpenter by trade; I think he has a scar on his left cheek, and is inclined to a rupture; he had on when he went away, a blue cotton jacket and white cotton breeches, an Oznaburg shirt, he took several other cloaths with him. PAUL, a slim yellow fellow, a little round shouldered, he is apt when spoken to a little sharp, to stammer in his speech, he had a blue cotton jacket, and several other cloaths; they are both very great Rogues, and very artful fellows. Whoever takes up the said Negroes, and conveys them to me in Richmond County, I promise them a reward of FIVE POUNDS for each. JOHN SMITH.

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