Stephen Rifley, Jr.
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RUN away from the subscriber a Boy, by the name of Stephen Rifley, Junr. About 17 years old, middle size, a little thick of hearing, short hair, had on when he went away small round felt hat, with a black ribbond round it, dark striped elastic coat, striped cotton vest and overalls, check shirt, and new bandanna handkerchief, new striped cotton stockings, new calfskin shoes, bound and ribbond. Whoever will secure said boy and inform me where he can be found shall have thirty Dollars reward, and necessary charges paid by ASA FOX. Providence sept. 15, 1795.
Citation
Asa Fox, advertisement for Stephen Rifley Jr., Connecticut Courant, September 28, 1795, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/4863.