St. Mary, May 22, 1801.
ABSCONDED from the subscriber, on the 10th instant, a Negro
Man, named BEN; he answers to his name, though he has
not been long in the island; no brand mark, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches
high, square set, and well made; rather large lips; had on, when
he went away, an oznaburgh frock and trowsers, and a blue
cap, with white and red streaks across it; he took a blue blanket
frock with him. A Pistole reward will be paid to any person
lodging the said negro in any gaol or workhouse, or delivering
him to the subscriber.
EDWARD ROGERS.