Birnam-Wood, St. George, Mar. 31, 1802.
ESCAPED from a Negro, at Low Layton estate, who was bringing
him from Portland Workhouse, where he had been confined since the 3d of November last, a Negro Man, named CAIN,
a Coromantee, a notorious runaway, about 5 feet 8 inches high,
has a downcast look when he is spoken to; he is branded with
the initials of his former owner (Mr. James Smith) and also
with the letter A, within a circle – A suitable reward will be
given on his being apprehended and lodged in any workhouse,
giving information thereof, or upon delivering him at his Majesty’s
Printing-Office, in Kingston.
ALEX. AIKMAN.