Virginia Gazette (Parks),
Williamsburg, December 10 to December 17, 1736

Williamsburg, December 17, 1736. RAN away from the Subscriber, on King's Creek, in York County, on Wednesday, the 8th of this Inst. at Night, Two Negro Men: One named Cuffee, is a well set Fellow, of a middle Stature, with a full Face, thick Lips, and a bold Countenance. The other named Essex, is a tall slender Fellow, and of a discontented Countenance. Each had on, when they went away, a white Cotton Wastecoat and Breeches, and Oznabrig Shirts. 'Tis supposed they went off in a Clinch-work Yawl, to row with Four Oars, her Stern painted red, with yellow Mouldings; and a small Anchor. Whoever brings the said Negroes to my House, shall have ample Satisfaction from me, Nathaniel-Bacon Burwell.

Notes

• Reprint: Windley, vol. 1, p. 2.