Charles Wiempey
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
DESERTED from Capt. Cahampion's company, Col. Wyllys's regiment, one Charles Wiempey, born in Farmington, in Connecticut, 6 feet high, strait and well proportioned, black long hair, black eyes and dark complexion, wore away a homespun coat and vest, leather breeches and a new felt hat. Whoever secures said deserter, in any goal in this State and gives information thereof or returns him to Hartford shall have 5 dollars reward and all necessary charges paid, by SAMUEL RICHARS, Lieut.
Citation
Samuel Richars, advertisement for Charles Wiempey, Connecticut Courant, May 12, 1777, accessed September 12, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/4600.