_The Boston Gazette and Country Journal_, May 19, 1760.
_RAN-away on the 28th Day of June 1761, from his Master, Ephraim Swift of_
Falmouth _in the County of_ Barnstable, _A Negro Man Servant named_ Peter,
_about 27 or 28 Years old, SPEAKS GOOD ENGLISH: had on when he went away a
Beaveret Hat, a green worsted Capt, a close bodied Coat coloured with a
green narrow Frieze Cape, a Great Coat, a black and white homespun Jacket,
a flannel checked Shirt, grey yarn Stockings; also a flannel Jacket, and a
Bundle of other Cloaths, and a Violin. He is very tall Fellow._
_Whosoever shall apprehend the said Negro Fellow and commit him to any of
his Majesty's Gaols, or secure him so as that his Master may have him
again, shall have_ Five _Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges paid._