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VGW(HU.775.017
18 Feb 1775:32 (1228)
Run away, about the last of January, a Negro man named
Charles, about 38 years old, 5 feet 6 inches high, well set,
his teeth are blacker than common, and very short before.
He had on, when he went away, a gray kersey jacket and
breeches, white Negro cotton books, and also carried with
him a new pale coat. He formerly belonged to Mr. Thomas
Cole, but I purchased him of his cousin, one Mr. John Brown,
who lives about 12 miles from Williamsburg, and it is
supposed he will make that way. He once ran away from his
former master, and was some time lurking about upon Back
River, where it is also probable he may be at this time.
The said Negro plays exceedingly well on the banger, and
generally carries one with him. . . [reward, 30 s, 50 s. if
brought] to me, near Suffolk town, [signed] John Giles.
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