Runaway ad for Stephen, Curtis, and Henny, by John Tennent Woodhull

Runaway ad for Stephen, Curtis, and Henny, by John Tennent Woodhull
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Identifier
NJS-SRC-00677
Source Type
Runaway Advertisement
Headline
150 Dollars Reward
Author
John Tennent Woodhull (1786-1869)
Publication
Trenton Federalist
Place of Publication
Trenton
Date of Issue
January 27, 1817
Date Submitted
January 14, 1817
Transcript
150 Dollars Reward.

RANAWAY from the Subscriber, on the morning of the 12th instant, a NEGRO MAN, named Stephen, 23 or 24 years old, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of nearly a black complexion, pleasant countenance and manners, and handsome large eyes. Had on a homespun roundabout coat and jacket, and pantaloons of dark grey cloth, also a surtout coat of nearly a black colour, much worn, with a cape buttoned under the collar and easily taken off.
Also, on the 2d of January, a BOY named, Curtis, about 8 years old, yellow complexion, a handsome make, has a large scar on one of his arms, between the elbow and shoulder, occasioned by a burn. Had on an old homespun roundabout coat and waistcoat, new trousers of dark olive, and a new wool hat. Said boy had permission to go see his Mother the distance of five or six miles, and was seduced away by her, they having both eloped together.
Said WOMAN, named Henny, is 29 or 30 years old, of a dark yellow complexion, good looking, and very large and fleshy -- was sold about two months since by the subscriber for improper conduct, and it is believed she has also seduced the man Stephen -- he having left a wife and children behind. She has a great variety of clothing. There is little or no doubt of their being altogether. Whoever will take up said runways, and lodge them in any jail of the United States, so that the subscriber can get them, shall be entitled to 150 dollars. If taken separately 75 dollars will be given for the Man, 37 1-2 for the Boy, and 37 1-2 for the Woman.

JOHN T. WOODHULL
Freehold, Monmouth co. N.J.
January 14th, 1817. 34-3w
Language
English
Record Contributor
Kate Jackson
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