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30 November 1783

Inspected by Captains Gilfillen and Armstrong

On Board the Ship Peggy James Beazley, Master

John Bucher, aged 23 years, stout fellow, goes with the Waggon Master General's department. Formerly slave to Mr. Webb, Charlestown, South Carolina; left him in 1776. General Musgrave's Certificate.

Fortune Rivers, 30 years, ordinary fellow, WMGD. Formerly slave to Molly Rivers, Charlestown, South Carolina; left her in 1776. GMC.

Sally Rivers, 30 years, ordinary wench, WMGD. Formerly slave to Molly Rivers, Charlestwon, South Carolina; left her in 1776. GMC.

Jenny Rivers, 7 years, ordinary child, WMGD. Born free within the British Lines.

Close Herring, 50 years, nearly worn out, WMGD. Formerly slave to Patton Herring, Tappan, New Jersey; left him and joined the British troops in 1778. GMC.

William Sampson, 28 years, likely fellow, WMGD. Formerly slave to James Jackson, New Windson, New York Province; left him in 1777. GMC.

Peter Young, 21 years, ordinary fellow, WMGD. Formerly slave to Charles Conner, Crane Island, Virginia; left him in 1779. GMC.

Samuel Minton, 60 years, nearly worn out, WMGD. Formerly slave to Thomas Minton, Norfolk, Virginia; left him in 1779. GMC.

Prince Frederick, 32 years, stout fellow, WMGD. Formerly slave to Capt. Frederick, Boston, New England; left him in 1776. GMC.

Gilbert Lafferts, 21 years, likely lad, Mr. James Henderson's possession, proved to be the property of Mr. James Henderson, Waggon Master & Bill of Sale produced.

Jenny Frederick, 32 years, ordinary wench, WMGD. Certified to be free by Jonah Frederick of Boston, New England.

On Board The Ship Danger James Duncan, Master

Thomas Thomas, aged 36 years, stout fellow, Royal Artillery Department. Formerly slave to Charles Thomas, Nancy Mund, Virginia; left him in 1776. GBC.

Barry Sawyer, 25 years, stout fellow, Royal Artillery Department. Formerly slave to Charles Sawyer, Princes Ann County, Virginia; left him in 1776. GMC.

Shinea Sawyer, 33 years, stout wench, RAD. Formerly slave to John Ivie, Norfolk County, Virginia; left him in 1776. GMC.

Nelly Sawyer, 14 years, likely wench, RAD. Formerly slave to James Hickerson, Norfolk, Virginia; left him in 1776. GMC.

Chloe Sawyer, 11 years, likely wench, RAD. Formerly slave to John Ivie, Norfolk County, Virginia; left him in 1776. GMC.

Tom Sawyer, 10 years, likely boy, RAD. Formerly slave to James Micherson, Norfolk County, Virginia; left him 1776. GMC.

Tom Summer, 35 years, ordinary fellow, RAD. Formerly slave to Josiah Summer, Nancy Mund, Virginia; left him 1779. GBC.

Pinna Summer, 21 years, likely wench, RAD. Formerly slave to Josiah Summer, Nancy Mund, Virginia; left him in 1779. GBC.

Cato Summer, 2½ years, RAD, born free within the British Lines.

Michael Wallace, 38 years, likely fellow, RAD. Formerly slave to James Wallace, Norfolk, Virginia; left him and joined Lord Dunmore in 1777. GMC.

Hannah Wallace 22 years, ordinary wench, RAD. Formerly slave to William Arronstead, Gloucester, Virginia; left him in 1776. GMC.

Dick Wallace, 4 years, fine boy, RAD. Born free within the British Lines.

Ralph Henry, 30 years, ordinary fellow, RAD. Formerly slave to Patrick Henry, Gloucester, Virginia; left him in 1776.

Miney Henry, 25 years, ordinary wench, RAD. Formerly slave to Joseph Convey, Philadelphia; left him in 1778. GMC.

Molly Henry, 4 years, fine child, RAD. Born free within the British lines.

James Reid, 33 years , stout fellow, RAD. Formerly slave to Doctor Reid, Norfolk, Virginia; left him & joined Lord Dunmore in 1776. GMC.

Patty Reid, 23 years, likely wench, RAD. Formerly slave to Joseph Corrin, James River, Virginia; left him in 1777. GM