The Geography of Slavery

The Times; and District of Columbia Daily Advertiser (Westcott),
Alexandria, August 7, 1799.

20 Dollars Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber, a Negro man named AUGUSTUS PYE ; about 5 feet 7 or inches high, and is stout built. Carried away with him, a new suit Blue Broadcloth, one ditto Fustian, a new hat, and 4 pair of new stockings, besides several other articles of old apparel. He had some money with him. As it is expected he will endeavor to get on board some vessel bound to the northward, all masters of vessels are forewarned taking him off at their peril. JAMES RAYES. City Washington, July 24