October 3, 1777 Virginia Gazette, Dixon and Hunter pg 4

FOR SALE, a likely young Negro Wench with her - - - - - - - child. She can wafh, iron, and wait in the houfe equal to any in Virginia. Inquire of the Printers

Military Service
I hereby give notice that Abraham Loafman is under the age of 14 Years, and, as I am informed he has enlisted into the Artillery Service, being an Apprentice of mine, I shall define that he may be allowed to come with his Company, without further Trouble.
Francis Lockett