Jack
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Language Skills
Reward
Transcription
RUNaway from the subscriber in Wallingford, on the 28th of November. A negro man-servant named Jack at middling stature is marked with the Small-pox, speaks good english, had on when he ran away, a red duffel coat, a blue jacket without sleeves, leather breeches, and an old frock. He has some scars from the whip on his back, whoever should take up said negro, and return him back to his said master or secure him in any of his majesty's gaols, shall have five dollars reward, and all necessary charges paid by me David Cook jun. Whoever shall apprehend said Runaway, are desired to secure him in Irons.
Citation
David Cook , advertisement for Jack , Connecticut Gazette, December 5, 1761, accessed June 6, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5282.