The Geography of Slavery

Virginia Chronicle and Norfolk and Portsmouth General Advertiser (Baxter and Wilson),
Norfolk, May 11, 1793.

FIVE DOLLARS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the subscriber, the 26th of April, a NEGRO BOY about 26 years of age, named RHEUBEN about 5 feet 3 inches & half high; his left hand is much burnt, and the fourth and little finger drawn up, and has a knot on the back part of his left leg; his dress is unknown, but supposed to be a blue coat, black satenet breeches and a coarse hat. Whoever will deliver the said Negro to me, or secure him so that I may get him again, shall receive the above reward. ELIZABETH BUTT. Near the Great Bridge. Norfolk county May 14.

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