Lanson
Newspaper
Date
Runaway(s)
Location
Reward
Transcription
Run away from subscriber last night a negro servant about 20 years old is called Lanson, a prompt active fellow largest eyes has a scar in the centre of his breast. He wore away a good napt hat, a London brpwn coatee, something faded, a drab colour vest, and tight trowsers of fulled cloth made new last week. Whoever will take up said negro and give information shall be entitled to the above award and all charges paid by SOLOMON FISK. N.B. His desire is to get on board some sea vessel. - All persons are hereby forbid harboring said negro. Southington, Dec. 1st, 1799.
Citation
Solomon Fisk, advertisement for Lanson, Connecticut Journal, December 1, 1799, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/5562.