Runaway Will

by Cora Marshall

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24.000 x 36.000 x 0.750 inches

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Runaway Will

Artist

Cora Marshall

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Mixed Media - Acrylic, Wax, Washi, And Mixed Media

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Will (Ran away from George Washington's estate) - 1771
Acrylic, Wax, Washi, and Mixed Media, 24" x 36" Williamsburg, July 18, 1771. YORK County, July 3, 1771. RAN away, about the middle of June last, from Mr. John Park Custis's plantation, near the Capitol landing, a likely young Virginia born Negro fellow named WILL, about 6 feet high, very full faced, and full eyed. The Said Negro broke York goal some time ago, and was taken again, but in bringing him home to the Said plantation he made his escape from the overseer. AS he passed at York Some time for a free man, I have reason to believe that he will try to get on board Some vessel. Whoever will bring the Said Negro to me, near Williamsburg, Shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS reward, besides what the law allows. He is out-lawed. JOSEPH VALENTINE. N.B. All masters of vessels are cautioned against taking him on board at their peril. Valentine was overseer of Custis estates when George Washington married Martha Custis in 1759.

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February 9th, 2018

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