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ous inhabitants; nearly all of them being protestants- those left behind begin to be greatly alarmed.
Most of these people being well skilled in the linen manufactory, if proper encouragement is given to them, will be an important acquisition to the British colonies.
The landlords and opulent people of Great-Britain and Ireland, who with the ministry, seem to have forgot that they are of the same species with the rest of their countrymen, will perhaps find, when it is too late, that the system of tyranny and oppression, which they have for some years past been labouring to introduce, and establish, will involve the authors of it in the general distress they have brought upon their country, which, at last, may fall heaviest on themselves and their posterity. Their riches already seem to be making itself wings to fly away: And when oppression has left them their land desolate, they will have none to prey on but one another.
Capt. Chevers, having landed about 200 of his passen- gers in Pennsylvania; on Tuesday evening arrived here with the rest.
On Sunday last sailed from Elizabeth Town. The New Jersey and Missisippi packet, brig, Capt. Thomas Davi- son, with whom went upwards of 70 passengers, bound to the Missisippi, where they intend to settle, at or near the Naches, a country so agreeable in its situation, appear- ance and fertility, the inhabitants from all quarters are continually flocking to it, and in all probability the lands there will shortly be settled, and a colony be form'd and established.
Twenty nine boats from the back parts of Philadelphia and the neighbouring colonies, lately arrived there down the river, full of people who came to settle at that place.
Wanted immediately,
A FEW good breeches and glove makers, either men or
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women, also, a good journeyman tanner; any such per- sons who are well recommended for sobriety and dili- gence, may meet with constant employment, by applying to STACY POTTS, tanner, in Trenton, New-Jersey, who having lately engaged in the skin dressing business, hopes to supply both shopkeepers and others, with skins, breeches, gloves, and shoe leather of all kinds, on the most reasonable terms, either wholesale or retail .- The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 340, July 19, 1773.
THESE are once more to desire all those who are in- debted to the Estate of SAMUEL SHIVERS, deceased, late of Gloucester County, Yeoman, either by Bond, Bill, Note or Book debt, to come and discharge their respective Balances, on or before the first Day of November next, otherwise they may expect to be proceeded against as the Law in such Cases, directs, by us,
JOSEPH SHINN, DANIEL COZENS, Executors.
Perth Amboy, July 13, 1773.
TEN POUNDS Reward.
MADE his escape, in the night of the 12th instant, from the goal of the said city, in New-Jersey, JOSEPH RUE, by trade a Shoemaker and Tanner, about 40 years of age, 6 feet high, well set, brown complexion; supposed to have got out by a false key, made for that purpose. Whoever apprehends the said RUE, and delivers him in goal again, shall be entitled to the above reward, from THOMAS SKINNER, Sheriff.
SEVERAL SUMS of MONEY, ready to be LENT, on approved real Security, either in this Province or in the Jerseys.
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Borrowers may at all Times be supplied, by giving a few Weeks Notice, to
MATTHEW CLARKSON, Notary Public.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2326, July 21, 1773.
NEW-YORK, July 22. The company of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, commanded by Major Hay, will embark in a few days at Amboy, on their way to the regi- ment at Chatham,1 the Major having exchanged com- panies with Capt. Anderson; and Capt. S. Payne Adye, with Capt. both those gentlemen will continue with the 4th battalion in America.
NEW-YORK, July 22. CUSTOM-HOUSE, INWARD EN- TRIES. Ship Robert, Mathew Russel, Perth Amboy.
TO BE SOLD,
A farm of about ninety acres, between twenty-five and thirty of which are upland cleared, and seventeen acres of excellent meadore, the whole valuable good land. There is a good house on it, and a fulling mill with a new dam, new shaft, and all necessary implements in good repair. The mill has constant employ, and (properly attended) would be very advantageous. It lies on the river Mis- kinecunck, near Hacket's-Town, in Sussex County, Jer- sey. Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms by applying to John Cooke, at Spotswood, near Amboy, or to John Crooks, on the premises .- Riving- ton's New-York Gazette, No. 14, July 22, 1773.
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NEW-YORK, July 22.
On Friday last was apprehended at his house at Han- over, in Morris county, the well known Samuel Ford, who had been long suspected of counterfeiting the paper currency of New-Jersey, with which he was accustomed to travel into Pennsylvania, Maryland, and other prov- inces, and has for several years passed the same to a very large amount, as the lawful emission of the Jersey Treasury. He went to Ireland six years, and to England eighteen months ago, some time after the last emission of the New-York currency, no doubt with views of pro- curing dies, stamps, paper and prints, to imitate the true bills in the most plausible manner, and to carry on this pernicious practice of plundering the public. He broke gaol on Saturday night being aided in his escape by one John King, a veteran in villainy and a confederate with him in this species of it. The Sheriff, at his wits end, on occasion of this unfortunate incident has raised an hue and cry, published a description of their persons, and offered a reward of 501. for apprehending Ford, and 251 for the person of King, which, with many other particu- lars, will be inserted in the next week's Gazetteer.
Elizabeth-Town Raway, May 3, 1773.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY
TO raise the sum of two hundred and fifty two pounds New-York money, for the benefit of the Presbyterian Congregation at Elizabeth-Town Raway, to enable the said congregation to repair their Meeting-House, and for other purposes necessary for the support of the Gospel at that place .- The lottery to consist of 4200 tickets, of which 1339 are to be fortunate, viz,
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I Prize
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200 Dollars,
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200
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150
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150
2 Ditto
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I60
5 Ditto
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250
IO Ditto
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20 Ditto
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200
40 Ditto
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320
100 Ditto
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1160 Ditto
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1339 Prizes,
2861 Blanks,
4200
4200 Tickets, at a Dollar each, are Subject to a deduction of 15 per cent. from the prizes.
4200
The above lottery to be drawn the second day of August next, under the inspection of Messieurs William Edgar, John Adams, Matthias Baker, Joseph Willis, Lewis Brant, John Wood, John Oliver, jun. and Amos Morss, jun. who are appointed managers.
It is with great reluctance the above lottery is set on foot; but among the many of the same kind offered to the publick, there are none, it is presumed, claim indulgence more than the above. The weak state of the society, it is hoped will apologize for a method to raise money, which urgent necessity only can plead for.
A few tickets still unsold, may be had by leaving a line directed to the managers .- The New-York Journal, No. 1594, July 22, 1772.
To be SOLD,
ELEVEN lots of land in Cat's-Kill patent, on the west side of the North River, about thirty miles below Albany, and eleven from the Cat's-Kill landing, from whence there is a good road which leads through one or more of
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said lots. There is on the first of these lots some im- provement, the frame of a house 20 by 40, raised, shingled, and part boarded, with a good stone cellar under the whole; 40 or 50 acres is cleared, or part, of which wheat has been raised: There is within four miles of this lot a saw-mill and grist-mill, and settlements within two miles. The aforesaid road leads thro' this lot to a settlement called Batavia, which is further back than any of the aforesaid lots. Some of said lots are deemed very good; each lot contains 450 acres, and are distin- guished by lot No. 19, 27, 32, 38, 52, 56, 57, 58, 64, 65 and 66. For further particulars, enquire of Joseph Riggs, jun. Esq; at Newark .- The New-York Gazette, No. 1126, July 26, 1773.
B ROKE from Morris county goal the noted Samuel Ford, accused of, and committed to goal for coun- terfeiting New-Jersey paper currency. He is a well built fellow, about 30 years of age 5 feet 10 inches high, has short brown curl'd hair, very red cheeks, and a remark- able dimple in his chin; is an artful fellow,-with the serious and grave, can put on the face of seriousness, re- ligion, and gravity; and with the gay, can behave with as much levity as any one : Had on when he went away, a nankeen waistcoat and breeches, a brown coat, plain brown thread stockings, a good pair of shoes, and silver twisted buckles. It is supposed he has taken with him a suit of pale sky coloured blue cloaths, with a large silver twist gay button. In the year 1768, he was committed to goal in the city of New-York, on suspicion of counterfeit- ing Jersey currency; since which, in the year 1771, he has been in England and Ireland; from whence he returned in 1772, to Halifax, from whence to Boston, and so on to this place; and from that time to the day of apprehending him, he lived in Morris County, but made
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frequent excursions to Philadelphia and New-York, upon the business (it is supposed) of exchanging counterfeit money. It is suspected that one John King, late of Morris county, a square well set fellow, about five feet eight or nine inches high, with short brown coloured straight hair, full face, and rather dark complexion, (also accused of making and counterfeiting money) is in com- pany with said Ford, as he absconded at the same time, and gave Ford assistance in making his escape. The said John King has been frequently, within a few years past, at Philadelphia and Fort-Augusta; and in the year 1770 and 1771, was at Wioming, and served under the gov- ernment of Pennsylvania, against the New-England people. Whoever takes up said Ford, and secures him in any of his Majesty's goals, so that he may be had again, shall receive the above sum of 50l. and all reasonable charges; and whoever takes said King, and brings him to me, or the goaler of said county of Morris, shall receive a reward of 251. and all reasonable charges. The above rewards shall be paid by me,
THOMAS KINNY,
High-Sheriff of the County of Morris.
N. B. As this is a matter of very public consequence, all printers are desired to put this advertisement in their papers.
To be SOLD,
A SMALL but very convenient place for any kind of a tradesman, it being the place whereon the sub- scriber now lives, at Passaick River, on the main road from Morris-Town to Elizabeth-Town :- It contains two acres and upwards, of good land, with a good orchard on the same; a large and very convenient dwelling-house of 44 feet in length and 26 feet in breadth, with four rooms
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on a floor with fire-places, and a large entry way and kitchen; an excellent well of water that never fails, very handy to the kitchen; adjoining to the house is as good a garden as any in the country.
The above place is as pleasantly situated as any in the county, and is within 15 miles of Elizabeth-Town, and 13 of Newark, a gun-shot from a saw mill, grist-mill, and market, and within one mile and three quarters of South-Hanover meeting. As I intend to move to the Mississippi next fall, I will take considerable less for it than the real value. Any person inclining to purchase the same, may know the conditions by applying to the sub- scriber, living on the premises; or to Jonathan J. Dayton, Esq; living at Crane's Ferry.
STEPHEN BALL.
-The New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury, No. 1135, July 26, 1773.
List of LETTERS remaining in the POST OFFICE, PHIIA- DELPHIA, July 5, 1773.
A| Philip Alexander, Salem. B |
Elijah Clark, G. Egg-Harb. H | . John E. Hopkins, Haddonfield
-The Pennsylvania Packet, No. 92, July 26, 1773.
Trenton, July 19, 1773
Mr. GODDARD,
If you will insert the following Duel, in your entertain- ing Paper, you will oblige a large Number of your Readers, as well as in particular, Your
Very humble Servant,
E. A.
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ON Thursday, the 13th of this Inst. a gross Affront was settled by a Duel, between a certain William Harrison and John Horner, late of this Town, an Apprentice Lad, in the City of Philadelphia; who, from a Challenge sent by Harrison, came with much Spirit to decide the Affair; and after choosing each of them a Second, proceeded to the Field with their Pistols, well charged; and after tak- ing their Distance, the latter fired, but without Effect; when the former presented his Pistol to the Breast of the latter, and obliged him, to beg his Life. Thus the Matter stands, to the great Satisfaction of Miss R- H- -, of this Place; who was the moving Cause of this wonder- ful and very melancholy Affair .- The Pennsylvania Chronicle, No. 341, July 26, 1773.
FOR SALE,
ONE moiety of the Steel Furnace at Trenton,1 built of stone, and in good repair; with a lot of ground nearly adjoining, on which is erected a frame building, not yet finished.
Two tenements in Mount-holly, with a work-shop, suitable for a wheelwright, Carpenter, or Joiner.
A lot of ground, near the last named premises, con- venient for a tan-yard, having a run of water passing through it. For further information, apply to STACY POTTS, in Trenton; or WILLIAM CALVERT, in Mount- holly: or JOHN PEMBERTON, in Philadelphia, who con- tinues to sell Trenton STEEL, either in the fagot or blister, and has now for sale, a parcel of DEER-SKINS. Phila- delphia, Seventh Month 28, 1773.
BY virtue of several writs to me directed, will be ex- posed to sale, at the house of Robert Mattacks, in the township and county of Gloucester, on the 17th day of 1Benjamin Yard had a steel furnace at Trenton in 1750.
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September next, between the hours of twelve and five o'clock in the afternoon, the one moiety or equal half part of a saw-mill, and several tracts of pine land, and plan- tation, containing 1824 acres, be the same more or less; bounded by lands of Robert Mattacks, and others, with a good dwelling-house, out-houses and stables, a large young apple-orchard, and about seventy acres of cleared land, situated in the township and county aforesaid, on the great road leading from Egg-harbour to Gloucester. well situated for a tavern or shop-keeper; also 176 acres of cedar swamp, lying in several tracts, convenient to the said mill, part of which is to be sold in lots, and what re- mains of any of the above premises unsold on said day. will be sold on the day following, between the hours of twelve and five, as aforesaid; late the property of Thomas Fry, deceased; seized and taken in execution at the suit of Aaron Musgrove, and others, by
July 13, 1773. THOMAS DENNY, Sheriff.
We, the subscribers, Administrators of said Thomas Fry, deceased, purpose to meet, at the house of Robert Mattacks, on the 30th day of August next, in order to proceed to divide the said cedar swamp in lots, for the convenience of purchasers; at which time and place, all persons inclinable to view the premises are desired to at- tend; also propose, by an agreement of the creditors of said deceased, and with the consent of the said Sheriff, to give time for the payment of the purchase money of the said lands. JOHN GILL, ISAAC KAY, ROBERT MATTACKS, THOMAS REDMAN.
NOW in the Goal of Gloucester County, a certain HUGH M'MANAN, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, black Hair. black Beard, red Jacket, striped Holland Trowsers, and
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says he is a Servant to William Beaks, of Cæcil County, Maryland. His Master is desired to come, pay Cost, and take him away, in three Weeks from this 28th Day of July, 1773.
IF the Brother of JOHN MAGEE, late deceased ( who came from Pennsylvania about seven Years ago, and lived there near about Middletown and Neshaminy, as he informed me) will apply to the Subscriber, living in Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, and Province of West New-Jersey, he may receive a small Legacy, in Cash and Wearing Apparel, left by his said deceased Brother.
Seventh Month 20, 1773. SARAH WEATHERLEY.
NEW-YORK, July 26. ! The ship Catharine, Capt. Mount, that sailed from hence for Gibraltar, last Tues- day, came up last Friday, having sprung a leak soon after she left the Hook.
TWELVE DOLLARS Reward.
RUN AWAY on Friday last from Samuel Purviance, in Pitts-grove, near the Mud Meeting-House, Salen county, . West Jersey, a very likely active mulatto fellow, named PETER, about 33 years of age, and about 5 feet 10 inches high, lusty and well made, has been used to drive a coach, and understands town and country work well : Had on and took with him, a brown dorsetteen coat, white jacket, white ticken breeches, white stockings, a pair of pumps, and a beaver hat; he is fond of cyder and strong liquor, and is apt to get drunk. He formerly lived in East-Jersey, and since that with Mr. David Franks, of Philadelphia. As he is an artful fellow, it is probable he may attempt to pass for a free man. Whoever takes him
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up, and secures him in any goal, so that his master may have him again, shall have SIX DOLLARS, and reasonable · charges, and if delivered to his master or the subscriber, the above reward, paid by
ISAAC HAZLEHURST, in Water-street.
N. B. All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off at their peril.
Bridge-Town, July 18, 1773.
WAS taken up, and is now lodged in Cumberland gaol, one JOHN ALFORD, who acknowledges himself to be the person, who ran away from Atsion Forge, in Burlington county, being advertised in the Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1593, by LAWRENCE SALTAR, who is now requested to come, pay charges, and take him away; otherwise, he will be sold for the same, in three weeks from the date hereof. JONATHAN ELMORE, Sheriff.
-- The Pennsylvama Journal; and The Weekly Ad- vertiser, No. 1599, July 28, 1773.
NEW-YORK, July 29.
The activity of the Sheriff of Morris county, in pur- suit of Ford and King, who lately broke gaol, render the safety of those dangerous adventurers very precarious, they are suspected of concealing themselves in caves, which has occasioned the whole country to join in the search for them.
On Tuesday evening the transports with the 47th regi- ment, sailed for Amboy, they are to be quartered there, at Elisabeth-Toren, and New-Brunswick .- Rivington's New-York Gazette; or the Connecticut, New-Jersey, Hudson's-River, and Quebec Weekly Advertiser, No. 15; July 29, 1773.
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NEW-YORK, July 29. | Ships arrived since Monday last, The Mast-Ship Father's Good-Will, Captain Morri- son; the Prince of Wales, Capt. G. Bell, and Ozmund. -, Transports having on board his Majesty's 47th Regiment, which Yesterday sailed again for Amboy .- The New-York Journal, No. 1595, July 29, 1773.
THREE POUNDS Reward.
RUN-away on Monday the 26th of July ult. from the subscriber near Cranberry, in the county of Middlesex, New-Jersey, a servant man named John Letteridge, about 20 years of age, born in Ireland, 5 feet 9 inches high, fair complexion, thin visaged, looks pale, has blue eyes and dark hair: Had on a pale blue coat, and a redish waist- coat, but tis probable he may change his cloaths; has a soar on his left hip, which he says was occasioned by a pistol ball; he was bought a few days before out of Amboy goal, from John Patterson, of Philadelphia, from whom he had absented some time. Whoever secures said run-away in any of his Majesty's goals, so that his master may have him again, shall be intitled to the above reward.
JOSEPH RIGGS.
WHEREAS Mr. Peter Simmons, of Wessel,1 was left an Executor for the Estate of Stephen Bassett, of Wessel aforesaid, in the Province of New-Jersey: This is there- fore to forewarn all Persons from paying any Debts be- longing to the said Estate, to said Peter Simmons, as they will answer the same at their Peril.
ANNE BASSETT, Executrix.
1Peter Simmons was b. May 29, 1728, and is understood to have been a native of England. About the middle of the eighteenth century he settled at Flushing, Long Island, opposite to Kip's Bay, and there he married Rachel Kip (b. Jan. 12, 1737-8), July 30, 1756; she died Sept.
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To be sold at PRIVATE SALE,
A Plantation containing 35 acres of good land, about one mile and a half from Morris Town courthouse, on which is a good dwelling-house, barn, fulling-mill, and shop, with every necessary material to carry on the busi- ness of a cloathier. There is also for sale a waggon, horses, and sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The purchaser will have a reasonable time allowed for the payment of the money; and if it be convenient to take the mill and shop, can have as little land as he pleases.
DAVID MOORE.
NEW-YORK, August 2.
Tuesday last the Hon. William Franklin, Esq; Gov- ernor of the Province of New-Jersey, and his Lady, arrived here from their Seat at Burlington, and on Thursday set out for Amboy.
POWLES-HOOK RACE.
To be run for, a WHIM PURSE of ONE HUNDRED DOL- LARS, on Tuesday the 23d of September next; free for any horse, mare, or gelding, full bloods excepted, carry- ing weight for blood, age and inches, as follows, viz. Aged horses 3 quarters blood, 14 hands high, to carry 8 stone 7 pounds; and for every year, or inch, under or
17, 1804, aged 67 years, 8 months and five days; one of her sisters, Sally, married Abraham Cadmus, and lived at Belleville; another, Leah, married Richard Leaycraft. Peter Simmons was a seafaring man, captain of the ship Henri IV. Being away most of the time he established his wife with her uncle, Stephen Bassett, who had a tannery on a small run of spring water flowing into the Passaic river, a short distance above the site of the present Dundee dam. Bassett was of French Huguenot descent; he formerly had a tannery and a tap-room in New York. On his farm, at Wesel, were born the chil- dren of Peter Simmons. In a storm in the English channel, Peter was washed overboard and drowned, July 5, 1787. He left fourteen children, one of whom, Peter, Ir., married Margaret Westervelt; he was the father of Henry P. Simmons, born July 8, 1815, who was a very prominent character of' Passaic for many years, and d. 1896 .- Hisotry of Paterson, by William Nelson, p. 177.
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above, 7 pounds to be allowed; and for every quarter of blood, 6 pounds. The best of three 3 mile heats. Horses to be shown and entered the day before running, paying 40s. entrance, or double at the post. If bad weather the race will be postponed till good. Not less than three re- puted running horses to start for the above purse.
N. B. A negro man to be sold, that understands all kinds of farming work. Enquire of Verdine Elsworth, at Powles-Hook .- The New-York Gazette, No. 1136, August 2, 1773.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2.
On Thursday last was married, MR. ABRAHAM WYN- KOOP, of Newcastle county, to MISS RACHAEL SHARP, of West-Jersey .- The Pennsylvania Packet, No. 93, August 2, 1773.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A JOURNEYMAN PRINTER, who can be recommended for his SOBRIETY, and STEADINESS to Business. Such a One will meet with good Encouragement, by applying to ISAAC COLLINS, Printer, in Burlington.
TRENTON, August 2, 1773.
RUN away, the 21st of July last, from the subscriber, living near Trenton, in West New-Jersey, a Negro Man, named JAMES; had on, when he went away, a tow shirt and trowsers, bearskin under jacket, new pumps; took with him a white shirt, blue cloth breeches, and a camblet jacket. Whoever takes up said Negroe, and secures him, so that his master may get him again, shall have FOUR DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by me
ELIJAH BOND.
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RUN away from the subscriber, living near Cranberry., in Windsor township, an Irish servant man, named JOHN LETTHRIDGE, about 5 feet 9 inches high, black hair, fair complexion, a little pitted with the small-pox; had on, when he went away, a wool hat, about half worn, which he wore cocked up, a homespun broadcloth coat, and Wil- ton jacket, both almost new, and a pair of ozenbrigs trowsers, somewhat patched; has a scar under his left eye, he likewise has a scar on his left hip, of a bullet; he has got very good learning and perhaps may forge a pass. He formerly belonged to Mr. Patterson of Bucks county, from whom he ran away, and was put in Amboy goal, when the subscriber bought him. Any person or persons who will secure the said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have THREE FOUNDS reward. and reasonable charges, paid by me
JOSEPH RIGGS. -The Pennsylvania Gasette, No. 2328, August 4, I773.
THREE POUNDS Reward.
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