Simon
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RAN-AWAY from Stephen Hopkins of the Nine-Partners, a Negro Man named Simon, about 24 Years of Age, near 6 feet high, well proportioned, had on when he went away, a blue Coat, brass Buttons with round Tops, a light-colour'd, double-breasted Waistcoat, a white Tow Shirt, short Tow Trowsers, black and white Stocking, two Threads twisted together, an old felt Hat with a small Brim. Whoever shall take up said Negro, and secure him in any of his Majesty's Goals, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Five Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges paid, by STEPHEN HOPKINS.
Citation
Stephen Hopkins, advertisement for Simon, Connecticut Courant, October 7, 1765, accessed June 6, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/4437.