Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1777.05.09

VGW(PU.777.009
9 May 1777:41 (119)
Run away from the subscriber in Amelia, on the 3d of March
last, a Negro man slave named Sam, about 28 years of age. .
. [8 lines describing clothing.]  He can read print,
pretends to a deal of religion, has been a good fiddler, and
is acquainted with many parts of Virginia. . . [8 more lines
speculating Sam's whereabouts and describing terms for
return.] [signed] William Green.