Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber on the 25th ult. two NEGRO
FELLOWS, JACK and GRIFFIN: Jack a black complected
fellow, about 30 years of age, about 5 foot [sic] 10 inches high,
short spoken, a little knock-kneed and stoops in his walk, with
a large beard for a negro; had on when he went away, a white
plains coat and overalls, a bottle green coat with the skirts cut
off, and a new osnaburgs shirt. Griffin, a black fellow, large
and well made, about 30 years of age, about 6 feet high, walks
very strait [sic], and when spoken to speaks with a great deal of
assurance, very sensible and artful, a good plain carpenter; had
on when he went away, a deep blue sailor’s jacket and trowsers,
an old osnaburgs shirt and short old drab great coat, &c.
I believe they had no other cloathing with them, though they
may shift their dress. The said negroes I purchased in Sumpster
District; Jack about two years ago, of Mr. Thomas Holloway,
and Griffin about two months ago, from Mr. Abraham P.
Pool. I am apprehensive that they will aim for Charleston and
endeavor to take shipping for the northward. I hereby forewarn
all captains or masters of vessels from employing the said negroes,
or any person or persons from harboring the same at the
peril of the law in that case. Any person that will apprehend
the said negroes and deliver them in any gaol, so that I may get
them again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable
charges paid, or Ten Dollars for either of them, by
John Gayle.
March 28.