Jack
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
RUN AWAY from the subscriber on the 16th of October last a Negro man named JACK, about 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, big lips; had on when he went away a blue coat, a green double breasted ratteen waistcoat, blue short breeches. Whosoever shall take up and secure him so that his master may have him, shall have One Dollar reward , and all necessary charges paid by me DAVID SHITTON. N.B. All persons are forbid harbouring said Negro upon the penalty of the law.
Citation
David Shitton , advertisement for Jack, Connecticut Journal , November 4, 1774, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5509.