The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916Various
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The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916
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Ran away from the Subscriber, since the 22nd July last, a Negro fellow
named Daniel. WAS BORN IN THE WEST-INDIES, SPEAKS GOOD FRENCH AND ENGLISH;
is about 5 feet high, likely face and Knock Knees. Whoever will apprehend
the said fellow and take him to the Warden of the Workhouse, or to the
subscriber, at No. 95 Broadstreet, shall receive a handsome reward. This is
to forbid all persons whatsoever from harbouring said Negro, as they may
depend upon being prosecuted by law.
DE L CANTREE & SELLS.
_The Gazette of the State of South Carolina_, Aug. 16, 1784.
TWO GUINEAS REWARD
RAN away from the Subscriber a few days ago, a tall thin Negro-man of the
name of Will about 20 years of age, remarkable by a cut or scar on the left
side of his mouth; SPEAKS GOOD ENGLISH. THE FELLOW WAS BORN IN THE ISLAND
OF ST. CHRISTOPHER and has served some time to cooper's trade, as well as
having gone several voyages to sea. He had on when he ran off, a speckled
waistcoat and breeches, and a snuff-colourd coat; but having took all his
Cloaths with him, it is probable he may have changed his dress.
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 Saturday 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.
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