20 dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber yesterday morning, a NEGRO
man named NED COATS, formerly the property of Mr.
John McDonogh, junr. He is about 6 feet, English measure, in
height, and about thirty years old, he is a little bold [sic] on the
back part of his head, no other marks are recollected. A smart
and intelligent negro and will in all probability attempt to pass
for a free man, and may procure or have a pass forged to that
effect. He has a quantity of good clothes, the color or fashion
not recollected. Whoever apprehend said negro and return him
to me will be paid the above reward.
Benj. Morgan.
September 8.