John Smith

Deserted from my company, in Col. Warner's regiment, one John Smith, about 30 years of age, about six feet high; had on when he deserted, a green coat and trowsers, blue vest, and a blanket surtout coat, has some impediment in his speech, says he was born on Long Island. Whoever takes up said deserter and brings him to me, shall receive a handsome reward, by JOSHUA STANTON, Captain. Salisbury, March 1, 1776. N. B. The said deserter belonged to Captain Heman Allen's company, the last campaign, in the northern army.