Whereas Negro Jo (who formerly lived with Samuel Ogle, Esq; then Governor
of Maryland, as his cook) about 13 Months ago run away from the
Subscriber, who was then at Annapolis, AND HAS SINCE BEEN OUT A VOYAGE IN
ONE OF THE PRIVATEERS BELONGING TO PHILADELPHIA, and is returned there:
These are to desire any Person to apprehend the said Negro, so that he may
be had again, for which on their acquainting me therewith, they shall be
rewarded with the Sum of Five Pounds, current Money: Or if the said Negro
will return to me, at my House in St. Mary's County, he shall be kindly
received, and escape all Punishment for his Offence.