Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the Subscriber’s plantation near Coosawatchie,
in Prince Williams’s parish, a MULATTO MAN, named BILLY, a jobbing carpenter. On his way to Charleston,
he was on the 12th ult. taken up at the Round O. by Mr.
William McCant’s overseer, from whom he made his escape,
and has now, it is supposed, got to town, where his mother and
other relations live, having been purchased from William H.
Gibbes, esq. When taken up, he endeavored to pass for a free
man, which it is supposed he will now do ; he is about twentysix
years of age, has a down look and an impediment in his
speech, especialy [sic] when afraid. All persons are cautioned
against harboring or carrying himm off the state. Whoever delivers
him to the Master of the Work-House will receive the
above reward.
A. F. Gregorie.
August 9.