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VGW(RI.774.008
27 Jan 1774:42 (403)
Run away from the subscriber, in October last, a middle
sized Negro woman, named Phillis, and was late the property
of Counsellor Carter; she is about 35 years of age, has a
few specks of black about the lower part of her face, some
scars on her breast, and has a very impertinent countenance;
she was formerly the property of Mr. Morse, at Poquoson.
Her common dress, when she went away, was blue plains. I
expect she may be in Norfolk or Hampton. Whoever secures
the above Negro in any of his Majesty's gaols shall receive
a reward of twenty shillings from me, in Williamsburg.
[signed] John Draper.
*** She is fond of liquor, and apt to sing indecent and
sailors songs when so. It is probable she will endeavour to
pass for a free woman. All masters of vessels and others
are hereby forewarned from harbouring the said Negro.
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