If the gentleman from whom the NEGRO MAN JOHN ranaway,
about the month of February 1802, will apply to the
Printer, he will hear of circumstances that will lead to his recovery.
This fellow John gives an account that he was purchased
by a gentleman in Charleston, from a Northward Speculator,
but not being found to answer the purpose for which he was
purchased, was offered by him for sale at vendue, but was not
sold; but finding his master had negociated with a gentleman
who was a bidder at vendue, and lived on some of the islands,
he absonded, and came on the first of March to Greenville
District, which he effected by following waggons and telling
he was part of their company when asked any questions; he
was by some means introduced to a gentleman there, who after
keeping him a considerable time, sold him in the state of Georgia,
under the name of Wade. The negro seller and purchaser
are known and can be brought to justice by speedy application.
‘Tis presumed and hoped these circumstances will lead to a discovery, though some of them may not be correct, at the
time, &c.
May 21.