[Murphy excerpt from the Virginia Gazette, 15 Dec 1738] [excerpted by Mark A. Murphy, 20 Sep 2002] RAN away from the SubScriber, in Williamsburg, on ThurSday the 31St of AuguSt, Two Servant Taylors John Thompson, born in the PariSh of BliSsland, in New-Kent County, is a tall Lad, with a long thin ViSage, pale Complexion, and is about Eighteen Years of Age. Had on, when he went away, a dark Snuff colour'd KarSey Coat, two RuSSia Linen Shirts, a Pair of long Oznabrig[?] TrowSers, Shoes, but no Stockings. The other named John Maece, who was condemned laSt April Court; is a well Set, white-looking Fellow, about 24 Years of Age. Had on, a black Wig, a dark colour'd Coat, with white Metal Buttons, a white Virginia Cotton WaStecoat, a Pair of Oznabrig long TrowSers, Shoes, but no Stockings. He has likewiSe an old Indenture, with a DiScharge on the Back of it, which may Serve him for a PaSs. They have been Seen to go towards North Carolina. Whoever will Secure the Said Runaways, and bring them to their MaSter, in Williamsburg, Shall have Forty Shillings Reward, beSides what the Law allows, paid by William Wyatt. N.B. The Said John Maece has been Since Seen in North-Carolina, and goes by the Name of John Murphey. [end of file]