50 Dollars Reward
RANAWAY from Mr. Richard Higgins, Lexington, Kentucky,
a negro man named JOHN, 23 years old, near six feet high,
round shoulders, slim built ; yellowish complexion, down look
; has a remarkable scar on his left cheek ; was raised in the Federal
City, is well acquainted in Charleston, S. Carolina, and
has been in this city in the capacity of a waiter. He has with
him a forged pass or certificate specifying that his master for
his faithful services had emancipated him—he will probably
attempt to pass for a free man.
The above reward of 50 dollars will be paid for the delivery of
the said slave to the subscribers, or for securing him in any jail
in this Territory, with reasonable charges.
Masters of vessels and others are forbid employing or harbouring
said slave at their peril.
Lewis & Lee.