ABSCONDED
FROM the subscriber yesterday morning, my negro wench
BELINDA. She is about 21 or 22 years of age ; she is about 5
feet one or two inches high ; dark complexion ; had on when
she absconded, a striped callicoe wrapper, and blue petticoat
; and frequently wears whale bone stays under her wrapper
; large mouth and nose, and is very plausible. Whoever will
deliver the said wench to the subscriber or lodge her in the
work-house, shall receive a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS,
and all reasonable expences, by
Edward Johnston,
No. 23, Motte-street, formerly […]-street contd.
N. B. All masters of vessels and others are hereby cautioned
not to harbour or employ the said wench, as they will be proceeded
against acccording to law.
August 16.