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Jo

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Lately RAN AWAY, A Mustee Slave, named Jo, of a Complexion lighter than common, having long bushy Hair, was short, thick and active, had a down-cast Look, and large Legs; took with him a full’d Cloth Great Coat, Vest and Breeches, of a Drab Colour,…
Newspaper: Connecticut Gazette
Date: May 9, 1777
Location: South Kingstown, RI

Joe and Grant

Eighty Dollars REWARD. RAN away from the subscribers on Sunday night last, two negro men named Joe and Grant. Jo is a stout well made fellow, about 23 years of age, five feet ten inches tall, remarkably black, very full eyes and grins uncommonly when…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: August 3, 1803
Location: Montgomery, NY