Runaway ad for Jack, by John High

Runaway ad for Jack, by John High
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Identifier
NJS-SRC-01522
Source Type
Runaway Advertisement
Headline
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD
Author
John High (1759-1836)
Publication
Centinel of Freedom
Place of Publication
Newark
Date of Issue
October 13, 1801
Date Submitted
October 7, 1801
Page
3
Description
This advertisement originally ran in the paper for 3 issues from October 13, 1801, until October 27, 1801. In November, John High submitted the same advertisement to the paper once again indicating that Jack was still at large. The updated advertisement appeared in the paper until December 1, 1801.
Transcript
FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN-AWAY from the subscriber, on Tuesday evening the 6th inst. a Negro man named JACK, about 20 years old, 5 feet 7 inches high, well made, of a dark yellowish complexion and on his left cheek under his ear there is a remarkable black spot, nearly round, about the size of a cent. He took with him a dark striped elastic cloth great coat, long blue broad cloth close-coat, nankeen and tow trousers, a tolerable hat and poor shoes. Whoever will take up said Negro and return him to me or secure him in any gaol so that I may get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges paid by
JOHN HIGH.
Scotch Plains, (Essex-County, State of New-Jersey) October 7, 1801.
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Language
English
Record Contributor
Kate Jackson
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