The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 615 pages of information about The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916.

The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 615 pages of information about The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916.

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.

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