Virginia Runaways: Runaway Slave advertisements from 18th-century Virginia newspapers.
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Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
From July 24, to July 31, 1746.

   DESERTED last Week from the Camp at Williamsburg, the Three following Soldiers, viz. George Bennet, an Englishman; he is well-set, aged about 19, 5 Feet 3 Inches high, of a fair Complexion, speaks thick, and was condemned for robbing Mr. Blair's Store, on James River has been used to go by Water, and had on a Grey Coat. Abraham Fillikins, a Virginian, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, aged about 22, of a dark Complexion, grey Eyes and has an impudent Look. Had on a Pair of new Leather Breeches, a brown Waistcoat, and a Fear-nothing ditto; has a scar over his Left Eye, has been used to the Water, and was likewise condemned for robbing Mr. Blair's Store. Dudley Delks, a Mulatto, born in North-Carolina; about 5 Feet 11 Inches high, has a smooth Skin, slender-made and seems weak in his Knees; aged about 24. He was listed by Mr. Mackenzie, in Brunswick. Had on short Trowsers, a Check Shirt, and a brown Waistcoat without Sleeves. They have carried off their Arms, and a white Coat belonging to another Soldier. Whoever harbours or conceals any of the above Deserters, will be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law; and Whoever apprehends any of them, and brings them to the Camp in Williamsburg, shall have five Pistoles Reward for each.
WILLIAM GOOCH.

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