Norfolk Herald (Willett and O'Connor),
Norfolk, July 16, 1801.

Run-a-way Negroes. I will give one of the five following Negroes for apprehending them, or 24 dollars for each; they absconded on the 9th ult. from the plantation of Simon Boykin, Southhampton county. DICK, a tall yellow complexioned fellow, about 26 years of age, has been severely whipt on the thighs. ABRAHAM, a tall black fellow, about 24 years of age, has a scar near the corner of his eye. PETER, a black looking fellow, about 19 years old, pitted with the small pox, has one of his under fore-teeth out, and a cut on his head not quite healed. JOE, a small black fellow about 25 years old, if closely examined a few white hairs in his head, speaks better French than English, VALENTINE, an awkward looking lad, about 17 years old, has a scar upon his upper lip, and is much cut on the back with a whip. I expect they will attempt to cross the bay. If committed to any gaol I will pay not only the above reward but all fees. Simon Boykin. July 16.