St. Elizabeth’s, Lancaster Estate,
April 5, 1801.
RAN AWAY from the above Estate, some time in February last,
a stout Negro Man, named FREDERICK, about 5 feet 9 or 10
inches high, very black complexion, and much scarred on both
his legs from old sores; marked on one of both shoulders S,
WF in one; he is very plausible, and being used to boat-work,
and carrying produce on board of ship, he may endeavour to
pass for a free man; and get employed in some ship. A reward
of One Doubloon will be paid for apprehending and lodging
him in any gaol or workhouse in this island, or delivering him
to James Mackintosh, Esq. at Dean’s Valley Estate, in Westmorland;
or, to the Overseer on Lancaster Estate: All persons
are hereby cautioned from employing the said slave.