Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY about 12 days ago, a dark Mulatto GIRL, named
RUTH about 16 years of age, (lately purchased from William
Harley, near the Fore-Hole Bridge ;) she is short in stature,
hair very black, and has been lately cut short, looks down and
smiles when spoken to, or addressing any person ; in her person
she is not well made ; had on when she went away a light
Calico gown, a white hand-kerchief, also a small round Beaver
Hat, very much worn. It is probable she may attempt to get on
board some vessel bound to the Northward.
All captains are cautioned not to take the said Girl from the
state, as they will be prosecuted according to law. Any person
delivering the said girl to me, shall be entitled to the above
reward, and Fifteen Dollars more if it can be proved she has
been harbored by any person, white or black.
John Ridley,
No. 5, Elliot-street continued, Bowle’s wharf.
September 20.