The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Gazette or American Advertiser (Hayes),
Richmond, August 9, 1786.

FIVE POUNDS REWARD. RUN AWAY on Sunday the 23d of July, 1786, an Apprentice, by the name of HENRY AUSTIN, a white lad, between 18 and 19 years of age, light hair, well made, about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; had on when he went away, a brown linen shirt, and overalls; a flesh coloured durant coat, somewhat faded. Took with him a whitish coloured broadcloth coat, with a black velvet cape, a white waistcoat and corduroy breeches, a pair of white silk stockings, and a pair of blue mixed worsted do. and two white linen shirts. I expect he will make towards Petersburg or Norfolk.----All masters of vessels are forewarned taking him out of the State at their peril, or others from harbouring or employing him; the above reward will be given, to have him delivered to me in this City, or secured, so that I get him again. JOHN SMITH, Bricklayer. Richmond, July 28, 1786.

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