The Geography of Slavery

The Times; and District of Columbia Daily Advertiser (Westcott),
Alexandria, August 8, 1799.

Ten Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on Sunday the 4th inst. my negro man ROBERT , generally called BOB, is a short fellow, about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, square and well made, pitted in the face much the small pox , about 23 years of age--his clothes cannot be described--is fond of vessels, and may endeavour to pass for a sailor.--All masters of vessels and others, are forewarned taking him off at their peril. Richard Conway. August 6, '99.