RUN away last Night, from on board the Sloop Grace and Sally, Christopher Wilson, Master, lying in this Harbour; A Yellow negro fellow named Caeser, about five feet seven or eight Inches high, 26 or 27 years old, much pitted with the small Pox, has a wild stare in his Eyes, which is observable at first sight; he is an artful specious fellow, and may pass himself, for a free Man: We cannot describe his dress, as he carried off with him all the Sailors Cloaths he could lay his hands on. He was formerly the property of Mr. Charles Yates on Rappahanock River, and lately sold in Antigua, whoever secures him in any Goal, and informs the subscribers so that they may get him again, shall receive forty Shillings Reward. GILCHRIST and TAYLOR. N.B. It is supposed he went up Rappahanock in a Craft that left this place last Night. NORFOLK, June 9th, 1774
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