Tom
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RUN away from the Subscriber on the 18th Instant, an Indian Boy, named Tom, about 15 Years old, small of his Age; had on when he went away, a Homespun Jacket, with small Cuff's, and an under stripped ditto, leather Breeches, an old Pelt Hat, blue stockings, and thick Shoes, tied with Strings, has short black Hair, and a Mole on his Forehead. Whoever shall take up said Boy, and secure him or return him to his Master, so that he have him again, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble, besides all necessary Charges, paid by me Andrew Smith. Derby, March 26, 1762.
Citation
Andrew Smith, advertisement for Tom, Connecticut Gazette, April 10, 1762, accessed June 6, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5281.