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Virginia Gazette
(Hunter), Williamsburg ,
June 12, 1752.
Bosworth, June 6, 1752. RAN away from the Subscriber, living in Hanover County, on the second Day of this Instant, Two slaves, viz. Dick Joles, a Mulatto, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, and aged 24 Years. Paul, a Negroe, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, aged 22 Years; he is a very likely Fellow, was formerly a Waitingman, and had on when he went away a blue Duffil Coat, lined with red Shalloon. Whoever secures them, so that I may have them again, shall have a Pistole Reward for each, besides what the Law allows, if taken in Virginia; and Five Pistoles for each if taken out of the Colony.
Anthony Winston. N.B. It is supposed the said Slaves will endeavour to make their Escape out of Virginia; they are both very sensible Fellows, and are acquainted with most Parts of the Country.
Reprint: Windley, vol. 1, pp. 27-28.
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