Runaway, Robbin Mason, from Ralph Wormley, Middlesex Co., VA 1796

Runaway Negro

In the custody of the Sheriff of Washington County, viz.
A NEGRO man who calls himself Robbin Mason, about _____ years of age, five feet four inches high, of a yellowish complexion, a little bow legged, has two scars, one on his forehead over his left eye, and the other on the big toe of his left foot, and his back much marked with the whip - - Had on when committed a little wool hat, kendal cotton coat and jacket, coating overalls (all much worn) with a country made linen shirt – Says he belongs to Ralph Wormley, Middlesex County, state of Virginia.

REZIN DAVIS, Sheriff.
Hagerstown, August 17, 1796.