The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Independent Chronicle (Davis),
Richmond, December 27, 1786.

HANOVER, November, 1786. RUN a way from the Subscriber, November, 1785, a Negro Woman, by the Name of PENELOPE, an African born, near 50 Years old, about 5 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high, well made, has long Hair, her little Finger on her left Hand crooked. Whoever will deliver me the said Negro, shall receive a Reward of FIVE POUNDS, or give such Information, that I get her again, a Reward of THREE POUNDS. The above Negro formerly was the Property of Mrs. Martin of King-William County; I have Reason to believe she is harboured in that Neighbourhood. ELIZABETH JONES.

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