The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser (Timothy Green and Co.),
Fredericksburg, June 5, 1788.

SIXTEEN DOLLARS REWARD. RAN away from the subscribers last Sunday evening, two indented servant men, viz. GEORGE WARD, an Englishman, about 5 feet 7 inches high, 22 years of age, and slim made: He had on and took with him a blue and white cotton and duffil jacket, and a pair of new boots.------THOMAS HELLMAN, an Irishman, about 40 years of age, 5 feet 2 inches high, and has sandy hair: He had on and took with him a duffil coat, and jean trousers.---They are both much addicted to drinking [illeg.] Hellman when drunk is very quarrelsome.---It is supposed that are gone towards Baltimore.---Whoever apprehends and secures tham in any gaol shall have the above reward, or EIGHT DOLLARS for either of them. ANDERSON AND JAMIESON. Biscuit Bakers. Alexandria, May 29, 1788. [symobol] All masters of vessels and others are hereby forewarned from harbouring or carrying them off at their peril.

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