Virginia Runaways: Runaway Slave advertisements from 18th-century Virginia newspapers.

Compiled By: Professor Thomas Costa, University of Virginia's College at Wise

Virginia Gazette
(Hunter), Williamsburg ,
November 3, 1752.

   Patowmack, in Virginia, October 20, 1752. RAN away from the Subscriber, living in Stafford County, on the 15th Instant, a Servant man, named Michael Burn, of a middle Stature, with a dark bob Wig, a brown Linen Shirts, Sailor's Trowsers, Cotton Breeches and Jacket, a Pair of old Country-made Cotton Stockings, and an old Country-Cloth Jacket, lin'd with Country-Cloth of another Sort. Whoever brings him to me shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the law allows, paid by
James Crop, Jun. ALSO RAN away, at the same Time, from Accokeek Iron-Works, in Stafford County, and supposed to be gone off with the said Michael Burn, a Servant man, named Robert Sayers, about 26 Years of Age, a lively-looking, round, smooth-fac'd Man, about five Feet and a half high, speaks good English and very smart; had on an old Kersey Jacket, an old Felt Hat, Linen Breeches, white Thread Stockings, and his shoe Heels full of Nails: It is supposed they will change Cloaths with each other. Whoever secures him, so that the Subscriber may have again, shall have Pistoles Reward, paid by
Nathaniel Chapman.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Rind), Williamsburg ,
September 22, 1768.

   STAFFORD County, August 20, 1768. RAN away last April, from one of the subscriber's quarters in Loudoun, (where he had been a short time sawing) a Mulatto slave belonging to Samuel Selden, jun. named Peter Deadfoot, though it is supposed he has changed his name, as he the day before attempted to pass for a freeman, and had got as far as Noland's ferry, on his way to Philadelphia, by a forged pass, in which he was called William Swann. He is a tall, slim, clean limbed, active, genteel, handsome fellow, with broad shoulders; about 22 years of age, a dark Mulatto, with a nose rather flat than otherwise, very sensible, and smooth tongued; but is apt to speak quick, swear, and with dreadful curses upon himself, in defence of his innocence, if taxed with a fault, even when guilty; which may be easily discovered, by any person's taxing him with being run away. He is an indifferent shoemaker, a good butcher, ploughman, and carter; and excellent sawyer, and waterman, understands breaking oxen well, and is one of the best scythemen, either with or without a cradle, in America; in short, he is so ingenious a fellow, that he can turn his hand to anything; he has a great share of pride, though he is very obliging, is extremely fond of dress; and though his holiday clothes were taken from him, when he first attempted to get off, yet, as he has probably passed for a freeman, I make no doubt he has supplied himself with others, as such a fellow would readily get employment; it has been reported that he was seen on board a vessel in York river, near York town; but for my own part, I suspect that he is either in Prince William county, Charles county in Maryland (in both which places he has relations) or in the neighbourhood of Winchester. Whoever apprehends the said slave, and conveys him to me in Stafford county, shall receive, if taken within ten miles of my house, Five Pounds; if above fifty miles, Ten Pounds; and if above one hundred miles, Twenty Pounds reward, besides what the law allows.
THOMSON MASON.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
From October 28 to November 4, 1737.

   RAN away from the Subscriber, in Stafford County, on the Eleventh of August last, a Servant Man, named John Peters; he is a Kentish Man, and speaks Broad, or Country like; was transported in the Forward Galley, Capt. Mager Commander, last July: He has a pale Complexion, much mark'd with the Small Pox, about Six Feet high, round Shoulder'd, and has a down Look, is upwards of 30 Years of Age: He is mark'd on the middle of his Breast, with the Picture of a Woman and several Children before her; on one Arm, a Crucifix, on the other, the Jerusalem Arms. Whoever secures the said Runaway, so that his Master may have him again, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by me,
George Sinclaire.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
February 17 to February 24, 1737 [1738].

    February 17, 1737.
RAN away from the Subscriber, living in Stafford County, the 1st of this Instant, a Mullatto Man, named Robert Fanwick, about 22 or 23 years of Age; he is an able Fellow, a Sawyer by Trade, and can do Clapboard Work: He commonly wears a Fearnothing Jacket, and under it a white Kersey one, and has a red one; he has a Felt Hat, 2 or 3 Oznabrigs Shirts, and one Strip 'd Cotton one; I believe he has several other Body Cloaths, a Pair of mixt Yarn Stockings, a Pair of Country knitt Cotton Ditto, and a new and old Pair of Country made Shoes. Whoever takes up the said Runaway, so that I may have him again, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by
Philip Alexander.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
From February 10 to February 17, 1737 [1738].

   February 17, 1737. RAN away the 25th of January last, from Accoceek Mines, in Stafford County, a Servant lad, named Lawford Archer: He is about Twenty Years of Age, middle siz'd, full fac'd, and well set, with grey Eyes, a turn'd up Nose, is much Pock fretten, and has large Legs. He wears a worsted Cap or a Wig, dark Drugget Jacket and breeches, a Pair of Trowsers, worsted Stockings, good Shoes, large Bath Buckles, and fine Shirts. 'Tis suppos'd he has taken with him a light colour'd great Coat; and perhaps he may get other Cloaths, he being well furnished with Money, which he has stolen from the Subscriber. Whoever takes up and secures the said Servant, so that he may be had again, shall receive three Pistoles Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by
Nathaniel Chapman. N.B. He has been employed for 3 or 4 Years past, as a Store Boy.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
From July 14 to July 21, 1738.

   RAN away the 18th Day of May last, from the Subscriber living in Stafford County, a Servant Man, named Robert Bird, an Englishman, about 22 Years of Age; a short, well set, Fellow, with a down Look, a full black Eye, and short black Hair: He had on, when he went away, a short Swan Skin Jacket, strip'd with blue and white, One Pair of brown Duroy Breeches, patched upon the Knees, and old fine Hat, Oznabriggs Shirt, a Pair of Plad Stockings, a Pair of Pumps, with large Brass Buckles in them: He had with him a Sett of Shoemakers Tools in a Wallet made of an old Sack Bagg, a Shoemaker by Trade; he writes an indifferent good Hand, and it's supposed he will forge himself a Pass, and change his Name; and by all Likelyhood, will change his Apparel, if he can get any Opportunity to steal them. Any Person that will apprehend and take up the said Fellow, and bring or convey him home to his Master, living on Acquia, in the County aforesaid, shall have two Pistoles Reward besides what the Law allows, paid by me
Anthony Lynton.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
From July 13 to July 20, 1739.

   Charles County in Maryland, July 2, 1739. RAN away from the subscriber, the first of this Instant, a Servant Man, named John Headford, an Englishman, middle Aged, of a middle Stature, brown Complexion, and short black Hair: He had on, when he went away, a dark colourd Cloth Coat, lin'd with blew Shalloon, a dark colourd Pair of Cloth Breeches, trim'd with Brass Buttons, a Pair of grey Worsted Stocking, a Pair of dark green ditto, and old Castor Hat, two white Dowlas Shirts, and two Pair of Oznabrig Trowsers: On one of his Arms is represented, our Saviour upon the Cross between two Thieves; and on the other, the Image of Adam and Eve: He professes himself a Cook, and delights in relating his pretended Transactions. He is supposed to have taken a Canoe, and is got over to Virginia. It's also thought he will profess himself a Seaman, have often said as much. Whoever takes up the said Servant, and conveys him to his Master, or to Capt. John Hoe, in Stafford County in Virginia, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows.
Benjamin Fendall.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Parks), Williamsburg ,
From June 27 to July 4, 1745.

   RAN away from the Subscriber, in Stafford County, on Whitsun-Tuesday last, at Night, a Servant Woman, named Susanna Weakly, a lusty well-set Wench, with large Hands and Wrists; a mark may be perceiv'd in her Face, by careful Inspection, dark Hair, her Speech is the North of England Dialect, and says she was born in Lincolnshire: she had on, when she went away, a dark Camblet Gown, better than half worn, a brown Linnen Petticoat, and old strip'd, patch'd, quilted Coat, and Oznabrig Shift: 'Tis suppos'd she has with her, a new Tartain Gown, an old furr'd Hat, an old green Cloak, a Pair of Worsted Stocking chever'd with White, a Pair of old Shoes and Buckles; tho' it's probable, she may have both chang'd her Name and Cloaths, she being base enough to do worse things. Whoever apprehends and secures the said Servant Woman, so that she may be had again, shall have a Pistole Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by
John Silbey.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Hunter), Williamsburg ,
October 31, 1751.

   Stafford County, October 13th, 1751. RAN away from the Subscriber, this Day, a Servant Man, named William Frye, about [illeg.] Inches high; had on when he went away a bluish grey Kersey Coat, with yellow [illeg.] Buttons, Buckskin Breeches with Pewter Buttons, a brownish Jacket with flat Metal Buttons, Virginia-made Double-channel Pumps, light grey Ribb'd Stockings, a white Shirt half-sleeved with new Linen, and sundry other Cloaths, he took with him a Chesnut colour'd Sorrel Horse, and Saddle, branded on the near Buttock S, has a dark Spot on the Inside of one of his Fore Legs. The said Runaway went off with the Wife of the Subscriber, named Mary, a short, thick Woman of a dark Complexion, with black hair, black Eyes, aged about 30 Years, and has lost one of her front Teeth: She is a neat Woman in Sewing, Spinning, and knitting Stockngs, and can do almost any Manner of Taylors Work, but is oblig'd to use Spectacles when at Work. She took with her a striped Silk Stuff Gown, one Tartan ditto, one striped Holland ditto, a new green Tammy Petticoat, a red Cloak, a fine fur'd Hat, and sundry other Cloaths. They likewise took with them a large black Horse, branded on the near buttock C, has some white Hairs round his Nose, a Womans Saddle, and a Crib Bridle with red Reins. They are supposed to pass for Man and Wife. And, as the above-mentioned Mary has eloped from her said Husband, I hereby foreward all Persons from trusting her on my Account, for I will not pay any Debts she shall contract after the Publication hereof. Whoever brings the said Run-away, and Horses and Saddles to me, or secures them so that I may have them again, shall have two Pistoles Reward, besides what the Law allows, paid by
Nicholas Sournas.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Hunter), Williamsburg ,
May 2, 1755.

   RAN away from the Subscriber, living at Marlborough, in Stafford County, a Servant Man, named John Clark, he pretends sometimes to be a Ship-Carpenter by Trade, at other Times a Sawyer or a Founder, and went away on Saturday the 26th of April last, he is about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, round Shoulders, a dark Complexion, grey Eyes, large Nose and thick Lips, an Englishman by Birth; had on when he went away a blue Duffil Frock with flat white Metal Buttons and round Cuffs, red corded Plush Breeches, old grey Worsted Stockings, old Shoes, and broad Pewter Buckles; had in his Bundle a grey Fear-nothing Jacket, brown Linen wide Trousers, some check'd Shirts, and a Muslin Neckcloth; had also on an old Beaver hat bound round with Linen, and pretends a Discharge from the Army from John Mercer, junior, which he has, but is under an Engagement to the Subscriber, as a Servant, for one Daniel Shields, which he let the said John Mercer have in his Stead, at the Instance and Request of the said John Clark, by which Discharge he may perhaps deceive People and pass for a Freeman: it is supposed he will make for Edenton, in North-Carolina, pretending he has a Brother who is a Carver by Trade and a Resident there. Whoever will take up the said John Clark, and secure him so tha the may be brought back to my Service, shall have, as a Reward, if taken in this Colony a Pistole, and Two Pistoles if taken any where else, besides what the Law allows, to be paid by
John Mercer.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Purdie & Co.), Williamsburg ,
June 6, 1766.

    MARLBOROUGH, STAFFORD county, May 26, 1766. RUN away from the subscriber, some time last February, a Negro man named TEMPLE, about 35 years old, well set, about 5 feet 6 inches high, has a high forehead, and thick bushy beard; he took a gun with him, and wore a blue double breasted jacket with horn buttons. I suspect he is harboured about Bull Run, in Fauquier county, where he formerly lived. I bought him, with his mother and sister, from Mr. Barradall's executors in Williamsburg above 20 years ago, and expected he would have returned home; but as he has been so long gone, I am doubtful he may endeavour to get out of the country by water, of which he may understand something, as he was two years on board the Wolf sloop of war in the West Indies, and carries the marks of the discipline he underwent on board. Likewise run away last Whitsun holydays two indented servants, imported from LONDON last September, viz. JOSEPH WAIN of Bucknell, in the county of Oxford, aged 22 years, about 5 feet 4 inches high, round shouldered, stoops pretty much in his walk, has a down look, and understands ploughing. WILLIAM CANTWELL of Warwickshire, aged 19, about the same height, and stoops a little, but not so much as WAIN, has a scar under one of is eyes, but which is uncertain, has some marks of the small pox, his hair is of a dark brown and short, but Wain's is cut off, he pretends to understand ploughing and country business and has drove a waggon since he has been in my service; they both have a fresh look. The clothes they left home in were jackets of red plains, brown linen shirts, Russia drill breeches with white metal buttons, and thread stockings; Cantrell with an old hat and new shoes, and Wain with a new hat and old shoes: But as it is supposed that they were persuaded to elope with four Scotch servants belonging to the widow Strother, on Potowmack run, in this county; whom they went to see, and who went off at the same time, it is probable that they may exchange their clothes, or have provided some other. It is supposed they will make towards Carolina, where it is said an uncle of one of Mr. Strother's servants lives; and as several horses were missing about the same time in those parts, it is very probable they did not choose to take such a journey on foot. Whoever secures my servants and Negro, or any of them, shall, besides the reward allowed by law, be paid any reasonable satisfaction, in proportion to the distance and extraordinary trouble they may be put to.
JOHN MERCER.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Rind), Williamsburg ,
October 19, 1769. Supplement.

    OCTOBER 9, 1769. THERE is now in the gaol of Stafford county, a Negro fellow who answers by the name of DICK; he was committed June was twelve months, and continued in prison two months, and was then delivered to a constable, and passed through the hands of several constables, and in some time after he was brought back again, I refused to have anything to say to him. He tarried some time about the plantation, and then went off, and was gone a considerable time, was then sent back by a second mittimus by the name of Jack. After he had been in prison the other two months the weather was so hard I was obliged to let him out and cloath him, ever since which time he has been out about the plantation: He is a small fellow, and about 50 years of age; had on when first committed an old oznabrigs shirt and trowsers; by what little English he talks, and by signs he makes, he belongs to one William Helm, as he expresses it, in Maryland. The owner is desired to take him away, and pay charges.
WILLIAM GARRARD, Gaoler.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Rind), Williamsburg ,
January 10, 1771.

   WILL, a Negro man slave belonging to the Honourable John Tayloe, Esq; run away from Chatterton quarter, in Stafford county, about the 10th of October last; he is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has lost some of his toes off one or both his feet, and is bald on the top of his head, occasioned by what is called a scald head; had on a blue fearnought jacket; otherwise cloathed as Negroes generally are. Any person who delivers him to Mr. Thomas Lawson, at the Neabsco iron works, the overseer at Chatterton, or the subscriber, shall receive a reward of THREE POUNDS, paid by
GRIFFIN GARLAND.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Rind), Williamsburg ,
July 18, 1771.

   RUN away the 15th of June, from the subscriber at Chotank, in Stafford county, an Irish servant man named PATRICK CLERK, a weaver by trade; had on when he went away, a light bearskin coat, jacket and breeches, carried with him two white shirts, and two unmade (one white, and the other brown) a new pair of ribbed mixed yarn stockings, a pair of new shoes, and a half worn felt hat; he is much pitted with the small pox. Any person that will bring the said servant to me, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS, besides what the law allows.
LAWRENCE WASHINGTON, Sen.

Virginia Gazette
(Purdie & Dixon), Williamsburg ,
March 11, 1773.

   RUN away from the Subscriber, in Stafford County, on the 31st of January last, a Convict Servant named THOMAS PHILIPS, alias HAMILTON, about twenty-five Years old, about five Feet four Inches high, thick made, wears long brown Hair tied behind, has a broad smooth Face, fair Complexion, thick Legs, is by Trade a Tailor, and says he was born in Herefordshire; he had on, when he went away, a light blue German Serge Coat with a Velvet Cape, red Jacket and Breeches, a fine Felt Hat, two Shirts, one plain and the other ruffled, Country made Shoes, and white Thread or Yarn Stockings. He is very talkative in Company, addicted to Swearing and Drinking, and it is probable he may have a Woman with him about nineteen Years of Age, of a thin long Visage, and a little above his Stature. Whoever brings the said Servant to me, Tailor near Boyd's Hole, or secures him so that I may get him again, shall have FIVE POUNDS if taken in Virginia, and if out thereof EIGHT POUNDS.
WILLIAM THOMPSON.

Virginia Gazette
(Purdie), Williamsburg ,
February 3, 1775.

   RUN away from the subscriber, in Stafford county, near Boyd's Hole, the 27th of August last, a negro fellow named HARRY, Virginia born, about five feet high, remarkably black, and is very fond of playing on the fiddle, though but a poor hand. Whoever apprehends the said negro, and conveys him to me, shall have 3 l. reward besides what the law allows.
TOWNSHEND DADE.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Purdie), Williamsburg ,
November 17, 1775. Supplement.

    STAFFORD county, AQUIA, Nov. 8, 1775. RAN off last night, from the subscriber, a negro man named CHARLES, who is a very shrewd sensible fellow, and can both read and write; and as he has always waited upon me, he must be well known through most parts of Virginia and Maryland. He is very black, has a large nose, and is about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high. He took a variety of clothes, which I cannot well particularise, stole several of my shirts, a pair of new saddle bags, and two mares, one a darkish, the other a light bay, with a blaze and white feet, and about 3 years old. From many circumstances, there is reason to believe he intends an attempt to get to lord Dunmore; and as I have reason to believe his design of going off was long premeditated, and that he has gone off with some accomplice, I am apprehensive he may prove daring and resolute, if endeavoured to be taken. His elopement was from no cause of complaint, or dread of a whipping (for he has always been remarkably indulged, indeed too much so) but from a determined resolution to get Liberty, as he conceived, by flying to lord Dunmore. I will give 5 l. to any person who secures him, and the mares, so that I get them again.
ROBERT BRENT. N.B. Since writing the above advertisement, the mares have returned, and there is a great probability, from many circumstances, to conclude that he was taken from Dumfries, in company with a white servant of mr. Andrew Leitch's, in an oyster boat belonging to one Kelly, near Smith's point, in Northumberland. I will give 10 l. if he is taken, and allow a handsome gratuity to any person who can convict Kelly of having carried him off.

Virginia Gazette
(Dixon & Hunter), Williamsburg ,
November 18, 1775.

   STAFFORD County, AQUIA, Nov. 2, 1775. RAN away last Night, from the Subscriber, a Negro Man named CHARLES, who is a very shrewd sensible Fellow, and can both read and write; and as he always waited upon me, he must be well known through most of Virginia and Maryland. He is very black, has a large Nose, and is about 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high. He took a Variety of Clothes which I cannot well particularise, stole several of my Shirts, a Pair of new Saddle Bags, and two MARES, one a darkish, the other a light Bay, with a Blaze and white Feet, and about 3 Years old. From many Circumstances, there is Reason to believe he intends an Attempt to get to Lord Dunmore; and as I have Reason to believe his Design of going off was long premeditated, and that he has gone off with some Accomplices, I am apprehensive he may prove daring and resolute, if endeavoured to be taken. His Elopement was from no Cause of Complaint, or Dread of a Whipping (for he has always been remarkably indulged, indeed too much so) but from a determined Resolution to get Liberty, as he conceived, by flying to Lord Dunmore. I will give 5 l. to any Person who secures him and the Mares, so that I get them again.
ROBERT BRENT. Since writing the above Advertisement, the Mares have returned; and there is a great Probability, from many Circumstances, to conclude that he was taken from Dumfries, in Company with a white Servant of Mr. Andrew Leitch's, in an Oyster Boat belonging to one Kelly, near Smith's Point, in Northumberland. I will give 10 l. if he is taken, and allow a handsome gratuity to any Person who can convict Kelly of having carried him off.

 

Virginia Gazette
(Pinkney), Williamsburg ,
November 16, 1775.

   AQUIA, STAFFORD County, November 8, 1775. RAN off last night, from the subscriber, a negro man named CHARLES, who is a very shrewd, sensible fellow, and can both read and write; and as he always has waited upon me, he must be well known through most parts of Virginia and Maryland. He is very black, has a large nose, and is about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high. He took a variety of clothes, which I cannot well particularize, stole several of my shirts, a pair of new saddle bags, and two mares, one a darkish, the other a light bay, with a blaze and white feet, and about 3 years old. From many circumstances, there is reason to believe he intends an attempt to get to lord Dunmore; and as I have reason to believe his design of going off was long premeditated, and that he has gone off with some accomplice, I am apprehensive he may prove daring and resolute, if endeavoured to be taken. His elopement was from no cause of complaint, or dread of a whipping (for he has always been remarkably indulged, indeed too much so) but from a determined resolution to get liberty, as he conceived, by flying to lord Dunmore. I will give FIVE POUNDS to any person who secures him, and the mares, so that I get them again.
ROBERT BRENT.
N.B.Since writing the above advertisement, the mares have returned; and there is a great probability, from many circumstances, to conclude that he was taken from Dumfries, in company with a white servant of Mr. Andrew Leitch's, in an oyster boat belonging to one Kelly, near Smith's Point, in Northumberland. I will give TEN POUNDS if he is taken, and allow a handsome gratuity to any person who can convict Kelly of having carried him off.

 

Virginia Gazette or, Norfolk Intelligencer
(Duncan), Norfolk ,
January 5, 1775.

    TEN POUNDS REWARD. RUN AWAY from the Subscriber in Stafford County, Two indented Servants: the one a Scotchman named DAVID MATHESONS, a stout well made Fellow, by Trade a GARDENER, about 25 years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, has dark red Hair, clubbed behind and curled at the sides; had on and took with him, an old blue Surtout Coat which has been turned, faced, and trimmed with the same Colour; a green Cloth Jacket with yellow Metal Buttons, a Pair of red Plush Breetches; fine mixed blue Country Stockings, a mixed blue Cloth Coat and Jacket lined, and trimmed with black; a stripped [sic] VIRGINIA Cloth Jacket, one Shirt of brown Sheeting with several others of fine Linen, Nankeen Breeches; and many other Cloaths that cannot be particularised. The other is an Englishman named CHARLES BOOTH, and by Trade a Joiner, about 20 or 21 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, slender made and of a fair Complexion, has white short curled Hair; had on and took with him, a violet or purple Coloured Coat and Vest, a Pair of new Buckskin Breetches, a Pair of old ditto much worn and very dirty, an old blue Coat lined with white Shalloon, a new green Cotton Vest lin'd with Oznabrigs and Plaid Sleeves, a Pair of dark ribb'd Stockings, and several others of different Colours, a brown sheeting Shirt, one fine Irish Linen ditto much patched and several others; also a Silver Watch.---They took with them a Gun, a Pair of double Blankets, a spotted Rug, and went away in a Pettiauger.---All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from carrying them off the Country.
WILLIAM BRINT.

Virginia Gazette
(Dixon & Hunter), Williamsburg ,
January 7, 1775.

    Ten Pounds Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber, in Stafford County, two indented SERVANTS, one a Scotchman, named DAVID MATHISON, a stout well made Fellow, by Trade a Gardener, about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, with dark red Hair curled behind, and at the Sides; had on, and took with him, an old Blue Surtout Coat, which has been turned, faced and trimmed with the same Colour; a green Cloth Jacket, with yellow Metal Buttons; a Pair of red Plush Breeches, fine mixed blue Country Stockings, a mixed blue Cloth Coat and Jacket, lined and trimmed with black; a striped Virginia Cloth Jacket, one Shirt of brown Sheeting, several others of fine Linen, a Pair of Nankeen Breeches, and many other Clothes that cannot be particularized.------The other is an Englishman, by Name CHARLES BOOTH, by Trade a Joiner, aged about 20 or 21 Years, 5 Feet 8 or 10 Inches high, slender made, of a fair Complexion, and has white short curled Hair. He had on, and took with him, a Violet or purple coloured Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, a Pair of new Buckskin Breeches, a Pair of old Do. much worn, and very dirty, and old blue Coat lined with white shalloon, a new green Cotton Waistcoat with Plaid Sleeves, and lined with Osnabrug, a Pair of dark ribbed Stockings, and several other Pairs of different Colours, a brown Sheeting Shirt, one fine Irish Linen Ditto much patched, and several others; also a Silver Watch. They took with them a Gun, a Pair of double Blankets, and a spotted Rug, and went away in a Pettiauger.-----All Masters of Vesses are forewarned from carrying them out of the Country.
WILLIAM BRENT.

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