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Title
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Peter - VA-BRIL2, VA-COO12, VA-HCAR3, VA-PLA1, VA-WHIT1
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Identifier
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VA-BRIL2, VA-COO12, VA-HCAR3, VA-PLA1, VA-WHIT1
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Source
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Virginia Gazette
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Date
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September 13, 1774
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Enslaver
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John West
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Events
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1. Formerly enslaved by Mr. Willis
2. Formerly enslaved by Mrs. Kennon
3. Self-emancipated from John West
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Transcription
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CHARLES CITY, September 13, 1774.
RUN away from the Subscriber, about the first of August last, a Negro Man named PETER, by Trade a good House Carpenter, Cooper, Bricklayer, Plaisterer and Whitewasher, and Gardener, about five Feet five or six Inches high, rather of a yellowish Complexion, and a little pitted with the Smallpox; his Clothing as usual fro Crop Negroes, except a Cotton Coat instead of a Waistcoat, which is dyed of a dark brown Colour. He formerly belonged to Mr. Willis of Gloucester , and by him given to Mrs. Kennnon of this County. He worked some Time at Kennon's Mine in Buckingham, and has lived on the Eastern Shore ; and I of Opinion he is lurking in one of those Neignbourhoods, or endeavouring to get to Mr. Kinnon's in North Carolina , where he may be harboured by his Negroes. I will give 30 s. to any Person who will deliver him to me, if taken in Charles City , 40 s. if in any other County, and if out of the Province 5 l. and I hereby forewarn all Masters of Vessels and others from harbouring or carrying him out of the Colony.
JOHN WEST .
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gender
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Male
