Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1778.05.29

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Index Entry Gordon, John, owner of runaway Negro named Joe, singer of hymns 
Location Northumberland 
Citation
VGW(PU.778.002
29 May 1778:41 (165)
Two hundred dollars reward.  Run away from the subscriber in
Northumberland, two Negro men, viz.  Joe, a tall black
fellow, who has a fine smooth address, a hole in one of his
cheeks, and is very artful.  He can read a little, is fond
of singing hymns, and exhorting his brethren of the
Ethiopian tribe. Bill. . . [5 lines describing Bill's
appearance and terms for return.] [signed] John Gordon.


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu) 
Date 1778.05.29 
Publisher Purdie, Alexander 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1778 
Bibliography B0049240
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