Philadelphia Gazette, and Daily Advertiser No. 3758

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Issue number 3758 of the Philadelphia Gazette, and Daily Advertiser for November 20, 1800. At bottom right corner of the last page of the paper is a notice posted for [MARCUS, / One of the House Servants at Mount Vernon, / Absconded...]. He is described as [a young lad, about 16 years of age, a bright mulatto, dark blue eyes, long black hair, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, and of a slender make.]. The advertisement continues to describe the clothing Marcus may be wearing and notes [Originally his name was Billy, and possibly he may resume the same].

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