Bond

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RUNAWAY from the subscriber, of Canaan, in Litchfield County a Negro man named BOND, about 27 Years old, six Feet high, well sett, one of his upper Fore Teeth broke out, this Country born stutters a little, had a Fiddle with him, but understands little the use of it; had on a homespun Butternut Colour'd Coat, a stript Jacket, Leather Breeches, mixt color'd stockings. Took with him a dark Brown Horse, about 7 Years old has a Star in his Forehead, also a considerable sum of Money. Whoever will take up said Negro, and return him to his Master, or secure him so that he may have him again, shall receive the above Reward, and all necessary Charges paid be me TIMOTHY HURLBUTT. Canaan, May 2, 1774. All masters of Vessels are forbid to transport said Negro , as they will answer it at their Peril. N.B. Said Negro pretends to be free, and has a forg'd pass.

Reward reduced to 5 dollars by August 23, 1774.