Absented himself
FROM the subscriber, his NEGRO FELLOW, named FANTASIE,
commonly known by the name of TOM; he is a French
Negro, speaks the Spanish and English indifferently; he was
seen on Roper’s wharf last Saturday, seeking employ as a day
laborer on board some of the vessels; he is about 5 feet 4 inches
high, he had on when he went away, linen trowsers, with
small blue stripes, a short coat, one of the skirts torn off, an
osnaburgs shirt, his hat was originally a broad rim, but was
cut and unbound. A Reward of Ten Dollars will be paid on his
being delivered to his owner. If he returns of his own accord,
he will be pardoned. All persons are forbid harboring him, and
all masters of vessels are cautioned against taking him off the
state, under the penalties inflicted by law.
Benjamin Jewell.
May 26.