The Virginia Gazette

June 25, 1772. Number 1091. Page 3, Column 3

Three Pounds Reward.

Run away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the 9th Instant 9June) a Convict Servant Man named William Jenkins, by Trade a Cabinet Maker, about forty five years old, five Feet one or two inches high, of a fair Complexion, and wears his own short dark colour Hair. He carried with him an old dark Kersey Coat, and an Osnabrug Shirt and Trousers. He very likely will endeavour to pass for a Sailor, as he has been on Board several of his Majesty's Ships. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and conveys him to me in Fredericksburg, shall have the above Reward.

Thomas Miller.