Pharoah
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
October 9th 1764. RAN AWAY from Groton in Connecticut, a Spanish Molatto Slave, named PHAROAH, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, well set, wore short Hair (but may have cut it off) considerably Talkative to appearance, artful and pleasant in his Manners and Behaviour, plays on a Violin, & had one with him; when he went away had on a stone grey Bearskin Coat, a strip'd Flannel Waistcoat without Sleeves, cloth colour'd Breeches, Stockings uncertain, as he carried a Variety with him in a Bag with other Cloathing, Brass Buckles in his Shoes. Whoever takes up and secures said Slave so that the Owner may have him again, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS Reward with necessary Charges paid, by JOHN MUMFORD, of Colchester. N.B. All Masters of Vessels and Others, are forbid harbouring or carrying off said Slave, as they shall answer it at their Peril.
Citation
John Mumford, advertisement for Pharoah, Connecticut Gazette, November 2, 1764, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5400.