Toney
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
New-Haven, July 30, 1774. LAST Night ranaway from the Subscriber, of the Parish of East-Haven in New Haven, a Molatto Slave named Toney, 22 Years old, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, has a Scar under his Chin, and very large Corns on his Toes; is likely, active, and well made, has short negroish Hair, had on a took with him a dark brown Homespun Coat and Breeches, blue Broadcloth Jacket with Metal Buttons and bound with blue Ferret, red Everlasting Jacket, white linen Shirt, check'd Ditto, Tow Trowsers, Felt Hat with a white Loop and Band and white wash'd Metal Button, a Pair of white Linen Stockings, Shoes with Flesh Side out, Steel Buckles, and a red Silk Handkerchief. Whoever shall take up said Slave, and return him to his Master, or secure him, so that I have him again, shall receive FIVE DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary Charges paid, by JACOB SMITH. All Persons are cautioned not to harbour or carry off said Toney, as they will answer it at their Peril.
Citation
Jacob Smith, advertisement for Toney, Connecticut Journal, August 5, 1774, accessed June 8, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5504.