Spanish-Town, Dec. 10, 1801.
ABSCONDED, about 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon, a negro
man, by the name of RICHARD, about 5 feet 8 or 11 inches
high, a creole, much pitted with the small pox, and well known
in this town as a barber. All persons are hereby cautioned not
to employ or harbour said man, as the utmost rigour of the
law will be enforced. A reward of HALF-A-JOE to any person
who lodges him in any workhouse, or delivers him to the
subscriber; and Twenty Pounds to any person who will prove
to conviction by whom he is harboured.
All masters of vessels are cautioned against employing said
fellow, as he is artful, and may attempt to get off the island.
ISAAC SOARES,