Fairfax County, Virginia, July 5, 1784.
Ran away from the Subscriber, about six weeks ago, two slaves, viz: DICK, a
stout lusty Mulatto Fellow about twenty two years of age, has large
features and eyes, and a very roguish down look; he beats a drum pretty
well, is artful and plausible, and well acquainted in most parts of
Virginia and Maryland, HAVING FORMERLY WAITED UPON ME. CLEM, a well-set
black negro lad of about nineteen years of age, has a remarkable large scar
of a burn, which covers the whole of one of his knees. 'Tis impossible to
describe their dress, as I am told they have stolen a variety of cloaths
since their elopement. I suspect they have made towards Baltimore or
Philadelphia, or may have got on board some bay or river craft. I will give
the above reward to any person who will bring them to me in Fairfax County
or secure them in any gaol, and give me notice so that I get them again, or
Five Pounds for either of them.
George Mason, Junior.
_The Maryland Gazette_, Aug. 26, 1784.
TEN POUNDS REWARD, for apprehending and delivering in any gaol, so that the
owner gets him, a Negro Man Slave, named George, BY TRADE A BLACKSMITH. He
made his elopement last October from Port Royal Virginia. He is a black
Virginia-born, speaks plain, and is very sensible, about 6 feet high, well
made, has a brisk walk, large legs and arms, small over the belly, small
face, somewhat hollow-eyed, about 28 years of age, is fond of smoking the
pipe; he was well cloathed when he went away, but his dress I can not
describe. I expect he will change his name, pass a freeman, _AND GET
EMPLOYMENT IN THE SMITH'S BUSINESS, AT WHICH HE IS A VERY GOOD HAND._ The
above reward will be given, with reasonable Charges, if delivered to the
subscriber, in Port Royal Virginia.
JOSEPH TIMBERLAKE, JUNIOR.
Baltimore, Sept. 15, 1785.
_The Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser_, Sept. 20, 1785.