Peter - VA-HAR1, VA-SHOE14

Item

Title
Peter - VA-HAR1, VA-SHOE14
Identifier
VA-HAR1, VA-SHOE14
Source
Virginia Gazette
Date
April 22, 1775
Enslaver
Daniel Dodson
Events
1. Self-emancipated from Daniel Dodson
Item Type
Advertisement
Transcription
RUN away from the Subscriber, in Petersburg , on Wednesday the 12th Instant (April) a yellow Fellow named PETER, about 24 Years of Age, and about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, with long bushy Hair, and had on when he went away, a Dowlas Shirt, blue Coat, Leather Breeches, a Felt Hat, and Virginia Yarn Stockings. He is a Shoe and Harness Maker by Trade, has lately committed a Robbery, and it is supposed he will endeavour to pass for a Freeman, and attempt to get out of the Colony. I will give 40s. Reward to any Person who may bring me the said Slave, if taken in this Colony; and it out of it, 5l.

DANIEL DODSON .

All Persons are hereby forewarned from carrying him out of the Colony, or harbouring him, as they shall answer the same at their Peril.
gender
Male