Bill
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. RUN away from the subscriber, on Wenesday the 5th instant, a likely Negro Man, named Bill, about 25 years of age, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, plays well on the flute and fife; had on a short green coat with a red cape, took with him a fine blue broadcloth coat, with red cuffs and cape, and sundry other cloaths: It is supposed he will attempt to get to New York, or within the enemy's lines. Whoever will secure said servant, and return him to the subscriber shall receive the above reward, and all necessary charges. JEREMIAH PLATT.
Citation
Jeremiah Platt, advertisement for Bill, Connecticut Courant, July 18, 1780, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/4675.