Runaway ad for Charles, by Mahlon Ford

Runaway ad for Charles, by Mahlon Ford
Research Tips

This document is cited as a source in 1 related event in the database, listed at the bottom of this page.
Identifier
NJS-SRC-01547
Source Type
Runaway Advertisement
Headline
TWENTY DOL'S REWARD
Author
Mahlon Ford
Publication
Centinel of Freedom
Place of Publication
Newark
Date of Issue
April 9, 1805
Date Submitted
March 1805
Page
3
Transcript
TWENTY DOL'S REWARD.
RAN-away from the subscriber on the night of the 12th inst. a negro Man named CHARLES, (sometimes calls himself Charles Johnson.) He had on when he went away a blue superfine broadcloth coat, with a red cape, and white buttons; it is said he has ripped off the buttons; a white cattimere vest with yellow buttons, on each pocket flap; a dark mixed cloth overalls, and sailor jacket of the same; a flannel check shirt, and some linen ones; round fur hat old; a pair of white twilled, linen overalls, a white muslinet vest. He is very black, rather a down look; his eyes the whites of them very yellow, about 22 years old, about 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, walks bad. He went in company with a yellow negro man named David Solomons, who wears a red sailor jacket and reddish brown pantaloons, a striped swansdown jacket. Whoever will secure the said Charles, so that I can get him again shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges paid by me
MAHLON FORD.
Morris-Town, March 1805.
45-6w.
Language
English
Record Contributor
Kate Jackson
Linked Events

This item is cited as a source in:
Resource class
Bibliographic Resource