[Williamsburg] Virginia Gazette, October 20, 1738, page 3
ADVERTISEMENTS
Ran away from Mr. Cornelius Sale, of Essex County, about the 15th of December, 1736, a Servant Man, named William Bellaman, middle-siz'd, with black Hair, black Eyes, and somewhat Pock-setten: He was sometime in Company with one Hawkins; who goes about the Country, shewing Tricks by slight of Hand. Whoever will secure the said Servent, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by Benjamin Fisher.