Peter - VA-HAR1, VA-SHOE14
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Title
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Peter - VA-HAR1, VA-SHOE14
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Identifier
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VA-HAR1, VA-SHOE14
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Source
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Virginia Gazette
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Date
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April 22, 1775
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Enslaver
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Daniel Dodson
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Events
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1. Self-emancipated from Daniel Dodson
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Transcription
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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.
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gender
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Male