Absented Himself,
ON the 4th inst. my servant WILLIAM,—He is a Virginian
by birth, and has that accent. He is about 5 feet 9 inches high,
of a yellow complection, and well made. When he went away,
he had on a blue coat, and yellow striped velveret pantaloons,
with a variety of other cloathes. He is a sensible artful fellow;
and, as he slept from home, I gave him a pass for twelve nights,
from the 3d, which he may make use of to give him a passport
to some other place; and having strong suspicions that he will
endeavour to make his escape to Virginia, I hereby caution all
Masters of Vessels and others from employing or carrying off
the above-mentioned Negro; otherwise the law shall be rigidly
enforced against them: And I also request that all keepers of
bridges and ferries in the state will not suffer him to pass. A
handsome reward will be given to whoever will lodge him in
any gaol in the state, or deliver him to me.
Roger Moore Smith.
August 7.