200 Dollars Reward,
FOR information, to conviction, of whoever may have assisted
in getting away from this State, the fellow ROBERT. One Hundred
Dollars for the like information, of his being harboured
in this State, by a white person; Fifty Dollars, if by a person of colour; and Twenty Dollars for his being brought home. He
has constantly waited about my house; is a slim, dark Mulatto,
about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, and 29 years old; somewhat
pitted with the small pox; very civil and modest in his deportment,
and a remarkably sensible Slave. Had on, when he went
away, (which was on the 8th instant) a blue round jacket, and
dark purple velvet pantaloons.
Masters of Vessels and others, are seriously cautioned against
taking him away from this place, as the law, which is very
severe for such offences, will be rigorously put in force, on
detection.
(From his general good conduct it is supposed he was seduced
to run away by some evil disposed, therefore if he will return
home of his own accord, the misdemeanor will be overlooked.)
In addition to the above reward for his apprehension in this
State, Ten Dollars will be given for every hundred miles which
he may brought from beyond it, and all expences. Such Printers
in the large seaports of the United States, as will publish
the above twice in each of their gazettes, will be immediately
paid for the same on their bills being sent here.
ABRAHAM MOTTE,
No. 89. Bay Continued.
Feb. 21. (23.)