ADVERTISEMENTS
NORFOLK, June 6, 1774
For CHARTER to any Port of Europe. The Sloop GRACE and SALLY, Christopher Wilson, Master: Will carry about Six Thousand Bushels of Grain, in her Lower Hold, and 300 or 350 Barrels between Decks.-----For Terms, Apply to
GILCHRIST & TAYLOR.
N. B. She has, two Decks laid For a and Aft.~ Virginia Gazette, 09-Jun-1774, Page 3, Column 3
RUN away last Night, from on board the Sloop Grace and Sally, Christopher Wilson Master, lying in this Harbour; A Yellow negro fellow names Caeser, about five feet seven or eight Inches high, 26 or 27 years old, much pitted with the small Pox, has a wild flare in his Eyes, which is observable at first sight, he is an artful specious fellow, and may pass himself for a free Man: We cannot describe his dress, as he carried off with him all the Sailors Cloaths <sic> he could lay his hands on.
He was formerly the property of Mr. Charles Yates, on Rappahanock River, and lately sold in Antigua; whoever secures him in any Gaol, and informs the subscribers so that they may get him again, shall receive forty Shillings Reward.
GILCHRIST and Taylor.
N. B. It is supposed he went up Rappahanock in a Craft that left this place last Night.
Norfolk, June 9th, 1774.
~ Virginia Gazette, 09-Jun-1774, Page 3, Column 3
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