Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Montreal, September 15, 1777 WHEREAS in the Night between the 4th and 5th instant, the cellar of John Jones, in Saint Paul Street, near the barrack, was broke open, and great quantity of Liquors, Soap, Sugar and other effects were stolen and taken therefrom; And whereas there the strongest reason to suspect the said burglary and robbery was committed by a Negro man called Bruce, tall, well made, with a high Nose and very black complexion, about thirty-five years of age, who has since absconded: Notice is hereby given to all Captains of Militia and other peace Officers to use their utmost endeavours to apprehend the said Bruce ans to send him in safe custody to the Goal of Montreal; and all persons aree hereby strictly forbid to harbour or conceal the said Bruce on pain of being prosecuted with the utmost of thee severity of the Law. A reward of FIVE POUNDS ans all reasonable charges will be paid to the person who shall apprehend him and secure him as aforesaid, by EDWD. WM.