In flight
Language: English 
In the wee hours of the night
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The following advertisement from the Freedom on the Move database inspired this text: 

RUNAWAY.
On the 7th inst., PHEBE, a black girl, about 23
years old, of rather over middling height, long
hair, put up with Combs, a sear on one cheek,
a genteel looking servant, and usually dressed
neatly. Phebe formerly belonged to the estate of
Mrs. Bonnetheau, deceased. She is harboured
somewhere in the city. A reasonable reward will
be paid for her apprehension. Apply at this office.
Oct 17

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