RANAWAY from the plantation of Mr. R. Avart [François R.
Avart], about 2 months ago, a young negro named Joseph or
Diola, about 14 or 15 years old, 4 feet 6 or 8 inches high, [figure
assez vilaine] flat nose, large mouth and thick lips. Some
time previous to his departure this negro lived 3 months with
Mr. Devèze, occulist on account of a hurt received in his eyes
[pour un mal d’yeux que lui occasionnaient ses cils]. His upper
eye-lids were a little cut, and it is supposed that they now bear
the marks of it. A generous reward will be given to any person
bringing him back to his master or lodging him in the jail of
this city.
February 24.