Peter
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber, on the 6th day of October 1769, a molatto boy named PETER, about 16 years old - Had on when he went away, a felt hat, a brown all-wool coat, striped flannel Jacket, one white tow and one flannel shirt, a pair of leather breeches, one pair striped drawers, a pair brown and one pair grey stockings - Whoever will take up said boy, and return him to his master, shall have TWO DOLLARS reward, and all necessary charges paid by me, SAMUEL ENSWORTH, of Canterbury. N.B. All persons are forbid harbouring said boy, or carring him away, on Penalty of the law.
Citation
Samuel Ensworth, advertisement for Peter, Connecticut Gazette, October 13, 1769, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5408.