The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916Various
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The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916
Various
African Americans -- Periodicals
Run away from the manor of Eaton in Suffolk County on the 18th of November,
a negro named Caesar, about 40 Years of age, near 5 feet 8 inches high; has
thick lips, bandy legs, walks lame, and speaks very bad English; had on
when he went away, a blue jacket, check flannel shirt, tow Cloth trowsers,
black and white yarn stockings, half worn shoes, and an old felt hat; has
formerly lived in some part of West Jersey, where 'tis suspected he is
gone; HE WENT OFF IN COMPANY WITH ONE THOMAS CORNWELL, WHO CALLS HIMSELF A
BRISTOL MAN, and who 'tis feared has forged a pass for the Negro. Whoever
secures the Negro so that the subscriber may have him again, shall have the
above reward and all reasonable Charges, paid by
JOHN SLOSS HOBART.
All masters of vessels, and others are forbid to conceal or transport said
Negro at their peril.
_The New York Gazette or Weekly Post-Boy_, Dec. 5, 1765.
RAN away on the 25th of April last, from a Mine Bank, belonging to
_Alexander Lawson_ and Company, in _Anne Arundel_ County, near _Elk Ridge_,
Landing, a Convict Servant Fellow, who came in the County last Year in
Captain _James Dobbins:_ He is an Englishman about 6 Feet high, and of a
black complexion. Had on two Cotton Jackets, the under one without Sleeves,
a Pair of Cotton Breeches, an Osnabrigs Shirt, a Felt Hat, a white Linnen
Cap, a Silk Handkerchief, white Yarn Stockings, and Country made Shoes.
A NEGRO FELLOW BELONGING TO THE SAID COMPANY WENT AWAY WITH HIM, who is
acquainted with the back Roads, and is supposed to be conducting him that
Way. He is about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, pretty aged, and speaks good
English. Had on a Cotton Jacket and Breeches, and Osnabrigs Shirt, an old
Felt Hat, a white Linnen Cap, white Yarn Stockings, and Country made Shoes.
They took with them a Drugget Coat of a light Colour, lined with Shalloon,
and trimmed with Metal Buttons.
Whoever apprehends the said two Fellows, and secures them in any Gaol, so
that the Subscriber may have them again, shall have, if taken within the
Province, Four Pistoles Reward, for each, and reasonable Charges, if
brought to _Alexander Lawson_.
_The Maryland Gazette_, May 9, 1754.
FIFTY PISTOLES REWARD
Annapolis, in Maryland, March 25, 1754.
Ran away on the 18th Instant with the Sloop Hopewell, belonging to the
Subscriber, William Curtis, Master, the TWO FOLLOWING CONVICT SERVANTS, AND
NEGRO MAN, viz:
John Wright, a White Man, of a swarthy Complexion, very lusty, talks
hoarse, and is much pitted with the Small Pox.
John Smith, also a lusty White Man, with short black Hair.
Toney, a yellowish Negro, and not quite so lusty, pretends to be a
Portugese, speaks good English and pertly, is a good Hand by Water, also
can do Cooper's Work, Butchering, &c. Had on or with him, a Dove colour'd
Surtoot Coat.
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