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Virginia Gazette
(Purdie & Co.), Williamsburg
May 16, 1766.
RUN away from the subscriber, in Prince George county, a Virginia born yellow Negro named JEMMY, 22 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and stoops with his shoulders; had on when he went away a new pair of osnabrugs trousers, cotton jacket, waistcoat and breeches, a hat, or Dutch cap, and usually wears a leather apron. He lately belonged to John Leonard, blacksmith, in Charles City county, where probably he may be found, or in James City, where he was bred. Whoever apprehends the said Negro, and delivers him at Maycox, shall have 3 l. reward, besides what the law allows.
JOHN LAFOREY.
Reprint: Windley, vol. 1, p. 43.
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