Title

1784 Dick and Clem Runaway Ad

Description

On July 5, 1784, George Mason put out a runaway ad in the Alexandria Advertiser offering a 10 pounds reward for the return of enslaved men Dick and Clem who escaped. He describes their complexions and offers possible explanations as to where they may have fled to.

Creator

George Mason

Date

5 July 1784

Publisher

Alexandria Advertiser

Spatial Coverage

Fairfax County, Virginia

Type

Newspaper