Primus
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RAN-AWAY from his Master, John Miller of New London, on the 2nd Inst, a Negro Man named PRIMUS, about 23 Years of Age, of a middling Stature, has a defect in his left Wrist; had on when we went away, a white Kersey Jacket with Leather Buttons, a check't Shirt, a pair of short Trowsers, a new Felt Hatt, and an old pair of blue Stockings. Whoever will take up said Negro and secure him so that his master may have him again, shall have SIX DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by JOHN MILLER.
Citation
John Miller, advertisement for Primus, Connecticut Gazette, June 15, 1764, accessed June 6, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5307.