Bill
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
TEN DOLLARS REWARD, RUN away from the subscriber, on the 9th instant, a Negro man named BILL, about 6 feet 9 inches high, well built, about 26 years of age, talks good English, had on when he went away a white Shirt, white Jacket and Breeches, and blanket Coat, white yarn Stockings, Silver Shoe and Knee Buckles, but may change his dress, as he took all his cloathes with him, it is supposed he will endeavor to get into New-York, as he was taken at the capture of Cornwallis. Whoever will secure said Negro, or give information so that his Master may get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. REUE CROSUIER. Albany, February 10, 1783.
Citation
Reue Crosuier, advertisement for Bill, Connecticut Courant, February 18, 1783, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/4704.