Twenty Dollars Reward
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber a negro man named LEWIS,
born in Norfolk, Virginia ; a smart intelligent fellow, not very
black, rather inclining to yellow, about 30 years of age, 5 feet
6 or 7 inches high. He has been hired in the Navy-Yard, and
has also been employed to a Mr. Cole. He has been seen with a
written paper, something like an emancipation for another negro,
signed by Wm. Brown, the late collector, who absconded.
It is supposed he will change his name and most likely pass for
a freeman. […]
M. Chabot
N.B. Masters of vessels are forbid harboring said negro.