The Geography of Slavery

Norfolk Herald (Willett and O'Connor),
Norfolk, October 2, 1800.

Twenty Dollars Reward, For apprehending and securing in any jail, a Negro Girl named NANCY, about 19 years of age, about 4 feet 4 inches, good stout looking girl; her complexion paler than general; had on when she went away a black new fashioned paste-board bonnet, trimmed with black ribbon, a blue handkerchief on her neck, dark callico short gown, purple worsted petticoat, she had a sifter in which she had cakes to sell about town. Last Saturday she was seen by several persons at the County and Campbell's Wharves, enquiring for a Smithfield or Eastern Shore Packet, where she is endeavoring to make her escape. She has changed her name to BETSEY. Speaks very good Dutch, can read and write, and may forge herself a passport. Captains of vessels and others are forewarned to harbour or take her away, as the law will be enforced against such as do. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver her, or give information of her to PETER GODIN, Baker, Church Street. Sept. 30.