RAN away from her mistress on the 18th November last, the
negro wench named MODESTE --- She had on a colored gown,
and another of homespun cottonade on it ; is of middle size,
very dark complexion, has a handsome face, fine teeth, is aged
from 27 to 28 years, and is very fond of chewing tobacco. Said
wench formerly belonged to Mr. Murlo [Mourlot], by whom
she was employed in selling goods up the river. A handsome
reward will be given to whomever shall lodge said wench in
any of the jails of this state.
Captains or masters of vessels and others are forbidden harboring said slave, on pain of being prosecuted according to law.
Mezelle Baudry,
Royal, between Dumain & St. Philip streets.
Dec. 15.