Bilhah
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RAN-away from me the Subscriber, the 14th Instant, a Molatto Woman named BILHAH, aged 30 Years, a tall, thick built, well proportioned Wench; had on a brown short cambler Cloak, a light colour'd stuff Gown, barr'd with Yellow, a blue camblet Quilt, and check'd linnen Apron, black silk Bonnet, a large pair flower'd silver Shoe-Buckles; may possibly pretend to be a Free Woman, or may Change her Apparel for Men's Clothing. All Masters of Vessels are cautioned from carrying off said Molatto. - Any Person who shall secure said Molatto Wench in any of his Majesty's Goals, shall have FOUR DOLLARS Reward, and necessary Charges paid by JARED ELIOT. Killingworth, Mar. 21, 1764.
Citation
Jared Eliot, advertisement for Bilhah, Connecticut Gazette, March 30, 1764, accessed June 6, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5397.