Newbury, July 8th, 1745.
_The Boston Gazette or Weekly Journal_, July 9, 1745.
RAN-away from his Master Eleazer Tyng, Esq at Dunstable, on the 26th May
past, a Negro Man Servant call'd Robbin, almost of the Complexion of an
Indian, short thick square shoulder'd Fellow, a very short Neck, and thick
Legs, about 28 Years old, TALKS GOOD ENGLISH, CAN READ AND WRITE, and plays
on the Fiddle; he was born at Dunstable *** Whoever will apprehend said
Negro and secure him, so that his Master may have him again, or bring him
to the Ware-House of Messiers Alford and Tyng in Boston, shall have a
reward of Ten Pounds, old Tenor, and all reasonable Charges.
N.B. And all Masters of Vessels or others are hereby cautioned against
harbouring, concealing or carrying off said Servant, on Penalty of the law.
_The New York Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post-Boy_, July 18, 1748.
RAN away from the Subscriber, the 20th of _November_ last, living on
_Patuxent_ River, near Upper Marlborough, in _Prince George's_ County, a
dark Mulatto Man, named _Sam_, about 5 feet 9 or 10 Inches high, about 30
Years of Age, a Carpenter by Trade, has a down Look, and low Voice. Had on
when he went away a new Cotton Jacket and Breeches, and osnabrigs Shirt; he
is supposed to have taken with him, one Cotton Coat lined with blue, one
red Waistcoat and Breeches, one blue Silk Coat, one light Cloth Coat, some
fine Shirts, and one or two good Hats. He is supposed to be lurking in
_Charles County_ near _Bryan-Town_, where a Mulatto Woman lives, whom he
has for some Time called his Wife; BUT AS HE IS AN ARTFUL FELLOW, AND CAN
READ AND WRITE, it is probable he may endeavour to make his Escape out of
the Province.
Whoever takes up the said Runaway, and secures him so as his Masters may
get him again, shall have, if taken out of this Province, Three Pounds;
and if within this Province, Forty Shillings, besides what the Law allows
paid by