Ben
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Language Skills
Reward
Transcription
Waterbury July 22, 1771. Run-away from the Subscriber, on the 20th Instant, a Molatto fellow named BEN, of a Copper complexion, about 17 Years of Age, wellset and sprightly, he has a black bushy Head of Hair, speaks good English and is adicted to swearing -- is very large of his Age. Had on when he went away a white Linen Shirt and Trowsers, a stript Linfey. Weolsey Jacket with Sleeves; has been used to theSea, and is supposed he will endeavour to get on board some Vessel as soon a possible. Any Person that shall take up said Fellow, and return him to his Master or give notice where he is, shall be honourable rewarded, and all necessary Charges paid by Issac WoodRufff
Citation
Issac Woodruff, advertisement for Ben, Connecticut Journal , July 26, 1771, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5495.