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The above Reward will be paid to any person that delivers him to the Subscriber, or the Warden of the Sugar House.--Masters of Vessels are hereby warned at their peril not to harbour, or to take him off.
WILLIAM MARSHALL, No. 48 Queen Street.
_The South Carolina Gazette and General Advertiser_, July 10, 1784.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD
Ran away on Sat.u.r.day last a FRENCH NEGRO WOMAN, NAMED SOBETT, about 23 years old, marked on her breast thus Annette Chambis, about 4 feet 4 inches high, of a yellow complexion. She is slender made, tolerable likely, somewhat pitted with Small-pox; her hair remarkably short, and her clothing cannot be described. The above reward will be paid to any person or persons who will deliver said negro woman to the subscriber at the house of Mr.
Changeur.
D. DAMCOURT.
_The Baltimore Telegraph_, Oct. 18, 1796.
RAN-AWAY, a MULATTO GIRL named CATHERINE about 18 years old, BY BIRTH FRENCH, but being a number of years in this country, has acquired the English pretty fluent. She is well known about town, therefore, this is to caution all persons from harbouring her, as they will be dealt with as the law orders in such case.
JACOB DE LEON.
N.B. A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid on proving where she is haboured.
_The City Gazette and Daily Advertiser_, March 5, 1800.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD
Run away from the subscriber, on the Euhaw, South Carolina, a Boy about sixteen years of age, SUPPOSED FORMERLY FROM ST. DOMINGO. As he was purchased from a Frenchman, HE MAY SPEAK FRENCH FOR WHAT I KNOW, BUT SPEAKING ENGLISH, HE STUTTERS AND STAMMERS; he also beats well upon the drum. I do forwarn all captains of vessels not to carry him off, or any other persons not to harbour him upon their peril.
ELIZABETH COLLETON.
September 11.
_The City Gazette and Daily Advertiser_, Sept. 18, 1800.
VARIOUS KINDS OF SERVANTS
A very likely Negro Woman to be sold, aged about 28 Years, fit for Country or City Business. SHE CAN CARD, SPIN, KNIT AND MILK; AND ANY OTHER COUNTRY-WORK. Whoever has a mind for the said Negro, may repair to Andrew Beadford in Philadelphia.
A Young Negro Woman to be sold by Samuel Kirk in the Second Street, Philadelphia.
_The American Weekly Mercury_ (Philadelphia), Oct. 26, 1721.
_A Likely Negro Man about Twenty two Years of Age, speaks good English, has had the Smallpox and the Measles, has been seven Years with a LIME BURNER: To be sold, Inquire of John Langdon, Baker, next Door to John Clark's at the North End, Boston._
_A Likely Negro Man about Twenty-five Years of Age, has had the Small Pox, and speaks pretty good English, suitable for a Farmer, &C. To be sold.
Enquire of the Printers._
_The Boston Weekly News-Letter_, March 21, 1734.
TO BE SOLD
A likely Young Negro Fellow, by TRADE A BRICKLAYER AND PLASTERER, has had the Small Pox. Enquire of the printer hereof.
_The Pennsylvania Gazette_, Jan. 29, 1739.
RAN away about two months, aged 19 Negro Woman, known by the name of Elizabeth Gregory; she was born in Long Island and has relations there and FORMERLY SERVED IN GOVERNOR MORRIS' FAMILY AT TRENTON; she was taken out of prison about 18 months ago by Thomas Lawrence, Esq. of whom the subscriber purchased her time.
JOHN KEARSLEY, JUNIOR.
_The Pennsylvania Gazette_ (No. 1090), 1749.
TEN POUNDS REWARD
Fairfax County, Virginia, July 5, 1784.
Ran away from the Subscriber, about six weeks ago, two slaves, viz: d.i.c.k, a stout l.u.s.ty Mulatto Fellow about twenty two years of age, has large features and eyes, and a very roguish down look; he beats a drum pretty well, is artful and plausible, and well acquainted in most parts of Virginia and Maryland, HAVING FORMERLY WAITED UPON ME. CLEM, a well-set black negro lad of about nineteen years of age, has a remarkable large scar of a burn, which covers the whole of one of his knees. 'Tis impossible to describe their dress, as I am told they have stolen a variety of cloaths since their elopement. I suspect they have made towards Baltimore or Philadelphia, or may have got on board some bay or river craft. I will give the above reward to any person who will bring them to me in Fairfax County or secure them in any gaol, and give me notice so that I get them again, or Five Pounds for either of them.
George Mason, Junior.
_The Maryland Gazette_, Aug. 26, 1784.
TEN POUNDS REWARD, for apprehending and delivering in any gaol, so that the owner gets him, a Negro Man Slave, named George, BY TRADE A BLACKSMITH. He made his elopement last October from Port Royal Virginia. He is a black Virginia-born, speaks plain, and is very sensible, about 6 feet high, well made, has a brisk walk, large legs and arms, small over the belly, small face, somewhat hollow-eyed, about 28 years of age, is fond of smoking the pipe; he was well cloathed when he went away, but his dress I can not describe. I expect he will change his name, pa.s.s a freeman, _AND GET EMPLOYMENT IN THE SMITH'S BUSINESS, AT WHICH HE IS A VERY GOOD HAND._ The above reward will be given, with reasonable Charges, if delivered to the subscriber, in Port Royal Virginia.
JOSEPH TIMBERLAKE, JUNIOR.
Baltimore, Sept. 15, 1785.
_The Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser_, Sept. 20, 1785.
TWO GUINEAS REWARD RUNAWAY
