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Negro Man

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New-Haven, March 13, 1764. RUN away last Night, from Ralph Isaacs, a lusty Negro Man: He had on when he went away, a Coat trim'd with Green, and white Lace, brown Cloth Breeches, Check'd Woolen Shirt; took with him a blue Cloth Coat, with a red Cape,…
Location: New Haven, CT

Primus

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RAN-AWAY from his Master, John Miller of New London, on the 2nd Inst, a Negro Man named PRIMUS, about 23 Years of Age, of a middling Stature, has a defect in his left Wrist; had on when we went away, a white Kersey Jacket with Leather Buttons, a…
Location: New London, CT

Ben Suson

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RAN-AWAY from the subscriber at Canterbury, on the 9th day of June last, a Negro Man Servant, named Ben Suson, aged thirty years, about five feet high; had on when he went away, a lightest coloured Soldier's Coat, Lappell'd and Cuff'd with Red, blue…
Location: Canterbury, CT

Charles

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TWENTY DOLLARS Reward. RAN-AWAY from Col. Israel Putnam, on the Evening of the 18th of August Instant, a Spanish Indian Servant, named CHARLES, about 27 Years of Age, about five Feet ten Inches high, has long straight black Hair, small Eyes, high…
Location: Pomfret, CT

Juba

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October 18th, 1764. RAN-AWAY on Sunday Night last, a Negro Man, named JUBA, about five Feet and an half high, about 21 Years old, speaks good English; had on when he went away, a Blue Jacket, a pair of Oznabrigs Trowsers, and is imagined to be gone…
Location: New London, CT

Pharoah

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October 9th 1764. RAN AWAY from Groton in Connecticut, a Spanish Molatto Slave, named PHAROAH, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, well set, wore short Hair (but may have cut it off) considerably Talkative to appearance, artful and pleasant in his Manners…
Location: Groton, CT

Peter and Henry Wiltse

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TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN away from the subscriber, a Negro man named Peter, aged about 25 years. Took with him a blue coat, and a blue camblet vest, a blue cut Manchester pair of breeches, and some other cloathing. The said Negro was bred at Long…
Location: Fish Kill, NY

Anna Mosher

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New-London, August 19, 1765.
Whereas Anna Mosher, my Wife has lately (without any just Cause) wilfully absented herself and eloped from my Bed and Board - THESE are therefore to forbid any Person harbouring or entertaining her - And I hereby…
Location: New London, CT

a Negro Man

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TAKEN up, August 26, 1765, and secur'd in Hartford Goal, a Negro Man, aged about 22 Years, of a yellow Complection, a thick sett Fellow, about 5 Feet 5 Inches in Height, speaks good English, and is a smart, active Fellow. Had with him when found, a…
Location: Hartford, CT

William Avery

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Run away from John Avery, jun. Hatter, of Norwich, on Wednesday Night last, one William Avery, an Apprentice to the Subscriber, aged about 18 years; He had on when he went away, a snuff colour'd broad cloth Coat, a brown Jacket, lin'd with red Bays,…
Location: Norwich, CT