Virginia Gazette (Parks),
Williamsburg, July 21 to July 28, 1738.

RAN away, on Saturday the 15th Instant, at Night, from Mr. Humphry Brooke, in King William County, a Servant Man, nam'd John Harris, a Welshman: He had on a light colour'd Kersey Coat, Nicanees Wastecoat, and Duroy Breeches, a brown Linen Shirt, and worsted Cap. A Negro Man, nam'd Abraham, belonging to Col. George Braxton, of King and Queen County: He is a lusty stout young Fellow, about 25 Years of Age; is bow-legg'd: He has with him a Cloth colour'd Coat, and several other Sorts of wearing Apparel. He is a Shoe-maker by Trade. And a Negro Man, nam'd Windsor, belonging to the Subscriber, of the same County; he is about 5 Feet and a Half high, very square, and strong made, about 20 Years of Age. He has a black Cloth coat, full trimm'd, and some other Apparel. The Negroes are bothVirginia born, and are sensible Fellows. They went away by Water, and 'tis suppos'd will endeavour for Carolina, the Eastern Shore, or up the Bay. Whoever will secure the said Runaways, and bring them to me, in King and Queen County, Virginia, shall have Six Pistoles Reward, or Two Pistoles for each, besides what the Law allows, paid by George Braxton, Jun.

Notes

• Reprint: Windley, vol. 1, p. 7, in part; pub in Pennsylvania Gazette, September 4, 1738: repr. in Meaders, vol. 1, p. 70.