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LOCAL DESERTER & RUNAWAY DESCRIPTIONS, AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES FOR CLOTHING REFERENCE
May 28, 1763
Lost last Monday evening, Somewhere on Seaquonk Plains, the following Artilcles, Vis., Twelve yards of Strip'd Poplin,- five Gauze Handkerchiefs, and one Silk Ditto, Three Yards of open Lawn, One small piece of Cambrick, and another of plain Lawn. These Goods were all pack'd up in a Pair of Saddlebags, with Sundry other Things, and were all lost together; but the next Morning the Bags were left by a Traveller at a Tavern near the Plains, with the above articles missing, -- Whoever will deliver said Goods, or give information where they may be obtained, either to Robert Bentley, in Boston, or the Printer hereof, Shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble.
ROBERT BENTLEY
Providence Gazette, May, 1763
"Rehoboth, August 12, 1763
Runaway from his master, Samuel Whitman, of Rehoboth, on Monday the 25th of July, an Apprentice Lad, about 17 years of age, named Edward Green, a Shoemaker by trade. Had on when he went away, a blue coat, green Jacket, a light coloured pair of breeches, and wore his own hair: He is a short, thick fellow. Whoever takes up said lad, and returns him to his Master, or secures him in any of his Majesty's Gaols, so that he may be had again, shall receive THREE DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary Charges paid, by,
SAMUEL WHITMAN
N.B. All Masters of Vessels and others are forewarned either secreting or carring off said Fellow, as they would avoid the Penalty of the Law.
Providence Gazette, August 13, 1763"
August 15, 1767, Providence Gazette
Ran away from me the Subscriber, on the 4th instant, an apprentice Lad named Uriah Stone, about 18 years of Age; he is Short in Stature, and of a dark Complexion. He had on when he went away a Flannel Jacket without Sleeves, a striped Tow Shirt, a Pair of Short Wide Trowsers, and an Old Felt Hat. Whoever Apprehends said Lad and brings him to his Master Sall be resonably rewarded for their Trouble.
NATHANIEL BROWN
Rehoboth, August 13, 1767
January 12, 1771, Providence Gazette
Friday Se'nnight a transient Person, who called his name M'Farland, went to the house of Mr. Joseph Franklin, at the Upper Ferry, in Rehoboth, and under the Pretence of hunting a Partridge in the Woods adjacent, took a Gun belonging to the House, and made off, which he afterwards sold at Diton (Dighton, ed.), where he called himself Allen Fanning. He had a blue Double-breasted Cloth Jacket, blue Cloth Breeches and had Black Hair.
Run away from the Subscriber, at Attleborough, on the 25th of July, a Lad about 17 years old, named Issac Allen, a thick chunky Fellow, about five Feet six Inches high, of a pale swarthy Complexion, has dark brown Hair, which he sometimes wears ty'd: Had on and took with him, when he went away, two Tow Shirts, one Check Linnen Ditto, a Pair of short wide Trowsers, a striped Flannel Jacket, a black Ditto, a yellow doubled and twisted Coat, two Hats, a Black Barcelona handkerchief, a Pair of Check Linen Trowsers, two Pair of Stockings, and one Pair of new Shoes.
Whoever takes up said Runaway, and brings him to his Master, shall have Two Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges, paid by me.
JOHN FISHER
Providence Gazette, Aug. 3, 1771
SIX DOLLARS Reward
Run away from the Subscriber, last Monday night, an indentured Irish Servant Lad, named Patrick Sullivan, about 17 Years of Age, smooth faced, has black hair, pretty tall, and something slim made, has been about three Months in Country, and can whistle remarkably soft and fine: Had on, when he went away, a short blue Sailor's Jacket, a striped under Ditto, and a Pair of Tow Trowsers. He took with him a Bundle containing some Shirts and a brownish coloured half worn Thick-Set Coat. Whoever takes up said Runaway, and bring him to my House, on Taunton Green, shall have the above Reward, and all necessary Charges, paid by,
ROBERT CALDWELL
N.B. It is thought he is gone up the Country.
Taunton, November 11, 1771
Providence Gazette, November 16, 1771
RUN away from the Subscribers, last night, two indentured Servant; one belonging to Henry Bowers, of Swansey; he is known by the Name of James Hill, is about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, speaks very good Spanish, and some French; Had on when he went away a blue jacket, red Duffil Trowsers, and a Check Shirt; but will probably change his Dress, as he has other Cloaths with him. -- The other belonging to Dr William M'Kinstry, he is a straight well-limbed Fellow, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, has dark brown straight Hair, not long, about 25 Years of Age, and speaks English and Irish fluently; Had on a home-made light brown Surtout, two thirds worn, a new blue Broadcloth Coat, lined with green Baise, and Breeches of the same; he is a Weaver by Trade, and has some weaving tools with him.
Whoever takes up the above Runaways, and secures them in any of his Majesty's Goals, shall have Eight Dollars Reward, or Four Dollars for either of them.
HENRY BOWERS
WILLIAM MCKINSTRY
Taunton, January 6, 1772
Providence Gazette, Jan. 11, 1772
Run away from the Subscriber, the Night of the 5th of April last, an Apprentice Lad, named Danile Bowen, about 20 years of Age, about 5 feet and a Half high, has brown Hair, grey eyes, is something round Shouldered, and understands making Buckles; Had on when he went away a new Felt Hat, a blue double breasted Jacket, with flowered Pewter Buttons, striped underflannel Jacket, Striped Flannel Shirt, Leather Breeches, and Yarn Stockings. Whoever takes up said Runaway, and brings him to his Master, Shall have Two Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges, paid by
BENJAMIN KINGSLEY
Rehoboth, April 25, 1772
Providence Gazette, April 25, 1772
RUN away from the Subscriber, of Norton, in the County of Bristol, on the 2d Day of December last, an Apprentice lad, named William Haradon, in the 18th Year of his Age, about 5 Feet 10 Inches high; had on when he went away a Felt Hat, a light coloured Surtout, a dark brown homespun Coat, a striped Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, and striped Trowsers. He is of a light Complexion, and has dark brown Hair. If the above Apprentice will return to his Master, his past Misbehaviour will be overlooked.
WILLIAM CODINGTON
N.B. All Masters of Vessels and others are cautioned against harbouring, trading with, or carring off said Apprentice, as they would avoid the Penalty of the Law.
Norton, March 2, 1773
Providence Gazette, March 6, 1773
RUN away from the Subscriber, on the 11th of October inst. an Apprentice Boy, named John Baker, about 17 Years of Age; about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, well made, and of a sandy complextion; Had on when he went away, a mixed coloured Surtout, brown Jacket, and dyed Deerskin Breeches; he carried with him a striped Jacket, two Flannel Shirts, and sundry Articles of Apparel. Whoever will take up said Runaway, and return him to the Subscriber, shall have Sixpence Reward, paid by me.
JOHN WILLIAMS
Providence Gazette, October 23, 1773
Rehoboth
Sunday Night Last died at Palmer's River, Captian Philip Wheeler, whose death was occasioned by a wound he received in the Leg, at the Training of his Company a few days before, a young man having carelessly, and contrary to orders, discharged his Gun, which contained a double charge of Powder - This fatal Accident should caution all that are engaged in learning the Art of military to Submit themselves entirely to the Orders of their Officers. - Capt. Wheeler has left a Wife, and a numerous Family of Children to deplore his loss.
Providence Gazette, December 3, 1774
RUN away from the Subscriber, on the 22nd Instant, an Apprentice Boy named William Pettis, about 14 Years of Age of a ruddy Complexion and has brown Hair; had on a green outside Jacket, a red under Ditto, and red Duffil Trowsers. He is a sturdy boy; all Masters of Vessels and others are forbid to employ or detain him, as they will answer the contrary according to Law. Whoever takes up said Boy, and Conveys him to his Master, shall receive a handsome Reward, and all necessary Charges.
HENRY BOWERS
Swansey, Feburary 23, 1775
Providence Gazette, Feburary 25, 1775
DESERTED form the Continental Ship WARREN, commanded by Capt. John Hopkins, two Sailors, who entered on board Monday last, and received their Month's Pay; one of them named John Williams, about forty Years of Age, has a Scar on his left Cheek, had on a blue Jacket and a Pair of Trowsers; the other named Thomas Kalton, or Caton, an Irishman, about thirty Years of Age, had on a light coloured Jacket, New Shoes, and a Pair of Trowsers; one of his great Toes has been cut about Half off. Whoever takes up said Deserters, and confines them in the Gaol in Providence, shall have Six Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges, paid by the Naval Comittee.
N.B. It is supposed they are gone by Land, as no Vessel has sailed since.
Providence, August 28
Providence Gazette, August 31, 1776
DESERTED on the 13th Inst. from Ensign Springer's Company, commanded by Col. Sayles, a private Soldier named Wilham Middleton, says he was born in Ireland; he is of a light Complexion, pitted with the Small-pox; had on when he went away a short light coloured Sailor's Jacket, Leather Breeches, and white woolen Hose. Whoever takes up said Deserter, so that he may be returned to his Regiment or Company, shall receive Five Dollars Reward and all reasonable Charges, paid by me,
JOSEPH SPRINGER, Ensign
Providence Gazette, December 21, 1776
DESERTED from Capt. Abimeleck Rigg's Company, in Colonel Talman's Regiment, Benjamin Wood, belonging to Norton, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, somewhat slim built, of a dark Complexion, has short brown hair; had on when he went away a round Felt Hat, short grey Coat, Jacket and Breeches. Whoever will take up said Deserter, and secure him in any Gaol, or return him to his Company, shall have Five Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges, paid by
ABIMELECK RIGGS, Capt.
Providence Gazette, Feburary 8, 1777
DEserted from Capt. Josiah Gibb's company, in Col. Stanton's regiment, a soldier, named Jacob Allen, about 6 Feet hih, of a dark complexion; had on when he went away a brown coat, faced with the same colour, and leather breeches; said he belonged to Norton. Whoever will take up said deserter, and return him to his regiment, or confine him in any gaol within the state of Rhode Island, shall have Five Dollars Reward, and necessary Charges, paid by,
JOSIAH GIBBS, Capt.
Providence Gazette, March 8, 1777
Deserted from Capt. Tew's Company, in Col. Angell's Regiment, Samuel Smith, and John Stone; Smith is about 23 Years of Age, 6 Feet high, well set of a light Complexion, smooth - faced has blue Eyes, short Hair, says he was born in Philadelphia: Had on, when he went away, a black Broadcloth Jacket, with Sleeves, and a Pair of long Trowsers. Stone is about 21 Years of Age, 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a light Complexion, has short sandy Hair, a smooth Face, a pretty thick set Fellow, says he was born in Philadelphia; He had on when he went away, a black Broadcloth Jacket, with Sleeves, and a Pair of black Velvet Breeches. Whoever will take up said Deserters, or either of them, and secure them so that their Officers may have them again, shall have Five Dollars Reward for each, and all necessary Charges, paid by
EBENEZER MACOMBER, Lieut.
Providence Gazette, March 22, 1777
Deserted from Capt. Thomas Cole's Company in the Ninth Regiment of Foot, Commanded by Col. Crary. William Horton, 20 Years of Age. 5 Feet 6 Inches high a slim active Fellow. Says he was born at Rehoboth in Massachusetts State. has dark hair dark eyrs. Had on a blue outside Jacket, Striped Trowsers, and a round Hat. Whoever will take up said Deserter, and return him to me at East Greenwich or secure him in any Gaol in the United States Shall receive Ten Dollars Reward, and all reasonable charges, paid by
JOHN COOKE, Ensign
Providence Gazette, 4/26/1777
TEN DOLLARS REWARD
On Saturday the 7th day of June, 1777, was stolen and carried away from the house of the Subscriber, in Providence, six yards and one quarter of patch, white ground, with a chocolate stripe; one calico gown, with ruffled cuffs lined with Russia linnen; one black sattin sprigged cloak, with lace round the head and gimp round the cloak; one gauze apron, one spotted handkerchief with a blue stripe round the edge, two pair of cotton stockings, also two thirty dollar bills and other money; with a number of other articles. The person who stole the said articles calls herself Polly James, alias Polly Young; she is a short thick Irish girl, about 19 years of age; had on when whe went away, a black skirt petticoat, a short calico gown with long sleeves, has brown hair, light eyes, fair complexion, and went off without stockings or shoes, and without a bonnet or hat. Whoever will apprehend the said thief, and convey her to Providence, so that she may be brought to justice, shall receive a reward of Ten Dollars, and all necessary charges, paid by me,
JOHN DAWSON
Providence, June 7, 1777
Providence Gazette, June 14, 1777
Deserted from my company in Col. Crary's Regiment, Peter Millard of Rehoboth, 20 years of age 5 feet 10 inches high, slim built of a dark complexion. dark hair and eyes. Jacob Bullock of Rehoboth, 19 years of age. 5 feet 6 inches high has blue eyes and light hair. Daniel Matthews, a Seaman, belongs to Providence or Rehoboth, 22 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, has black hair, black eyes, is of a tawney complexion and slow of speech, Kimbal Pratt of Middleborough, 40 years of age 5 feet 10 inches high, has blue eyes and black hair. Whoever will take up said deserters, or either of them, and confine them to any gaol in this State, or return them to their regiment again, shall have Five Dollars reward for each, and all necessary charges, paid by
THOMAS ALLIN, Capt.
Bristol, August 5, 1777
Providence Gazette, August 9, 1777
Deserted from the galley Spitfire, Joseph Crandall, commander, Thomas Austin, a stout young man, about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 9 inches high, and has short light coloured hair: Had on when he went away a light coloured thick jacket, and a pair of long white trowsers. Also Sampson Sims, a stout young fellow 5 feet 9 inches high, about 20 years of age, and has light coloured hair. Had on when he went away, a thick green jacket, and a pair of leather breeches. Also, William Clarke, 24 years of age, about 5 feet 4 inches high, has long reddish hair, and is a well set fresh looking man: Had on when he went away, a short blue Jacket, and white breeches. Also, Preserved Sisson, 18 years of age, about 5 feet high, and has long light coloured hair: Had on when he went away, a blue jacket, and long white trowsers.Whoever will take up said deserters, and secure them in any gaol in the United States, or return them to the subscriber, shall receive Five Dollars reward for each, and all necessary charges, paid by
JOSEPH CRANDALL, Capt.
Bristol, November 13, 1777
Providence Gazette, November 15, 1777
Deserted from my company, in Col. Crary's regiment, Nathan Bardin of Freetown, 31 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches and an half high, has blue eyes, and dark hair; had on a blue uniform coat, faced with yellow. Also Jonathan Bullock, of Rehoboth, 21 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches and an half high, has blue eyes and light hair. Whoever will take up said deserters, and return them to their regiment, or secure them in any gaol in this state, shall have Five Dollars reward and necessary charges, paid by
THOMAS ALLIN, Capt.
Bristol, Dec. 3, 1777
Providence Gazette, December 13, 1777
RUN away from the subscriber, a Negro lad, named Pero, a smart well built fellow, about 15 years of age, speaks pretty good English, had on a great coat and straight bodied coat, of a brownish grey color, jacket and breeches of a colour somewhat different, home made, greyish stockings, a felt hat almost new, and a fulled cap. Whoever returns said Negro to me, shall have ten dollars reward, and necessary charges.
OBADIAH READ
Rehoboth, Dec. 26, 1777
Providence Gazette, December 27, 1777
Deserted from the Continental Service, James Waldron, jun. of Rehoboth, 18 years of age, 5 feet 2 inches high, wears a snuff coloured coat and leather breechers. also Christopher Bowen of Attleborough, 19 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, has dark eyes, black hair, wears a reddish coat, and leather breeches. Whoever takes up said deserters either of them, and secures them in any gaol in the United States, giving to me at Swanzey, or conveys them to Col. Lee's regiment at Cambridge shall have Fifty Dollars reward for Waldron, and Five for Bowen, paid by
PETER HASTINGS, Lieut.
Providence Gazette, December 27, 1777
DEserted from Col. William R. Lee's Regiment, in the Continental Service, Samuel Shearman, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, about 30 years of Age, of a slim Stature, has short grey Hair, and blue Eyes; had on when he went away a brown Coat, a striped Flannel Jacket, Leather Breeches, and white Yarn Stockings: He belongs to North Kingstown. Also, John White, of Rehoboth, belongs to the same Regiment, about Twenty five Years of Age, about 5 Feet 9 Inches high, has black hair, and is of a light Complexion: Had on when he went away a light coloured Coat, white woollen Breeches, and white Yarn Stockings. Whoever takes up the above Deserters, or either of them, shall have Five Dollars for each, and reasonable Charges, on securing them in any Gaol within the United States, or returning them to the Regiment, paid by,
PETER HASTEN, Lieut.
Providence Gazette, March 28, 1778
DEserted from Capt. Parker's company; in Col. Crary's regiment, Job Herrington, 26 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, and is of a dark complexion; Had on when he went away, a light coloured Coat, turned up with red, says he belongs to Attleborough. Whoever will secure the said deserter, (etc., etc.,)
SAMUEL NORTHUP, Lieut.
Bristol, May 18, 1778
Providence Gazette May 23, 1778
In the month of May last, Some evil minded person or persons broke open several locks and doors, and stole from the subscribers, and other persons, Sundry articles. On the 31st of the same month discovery was made of a stranger in the woods, and upon further search, a cave was found, and the said stranger apprehended, who proved to be one Arthur Thresher of Rehoboth; he confessed that he had stolen several articles from the subscribers, and had lived in the woods three weeks. On the first of June he made his escape, before he could be brought to justice, and left behind him several articles, which it is supposed were stolen, viz., a gun, one blanket, a piece of woolen cloth, marked W. L. one liver coloured coat, two shirts, two pillow cases, etc. The said Thrusher is about 18 or19 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, and has straight black hair, whoever will apprehend him, and deliver him to the subscribers, shall have twenty dollars reward.
NEHEMIAH CARPENTER
JOSEPH HEWES, jun.
N.B. The above mentioned articles will be sold after the 1st day of July, it the theif should not be found nor the owners appear.
Wrentham, June 10, 1778
Providence Gazette, June 13, 1778
To be Sold or Lett, on Monday the 10th of August, at one O'clock in the afternoon, on the premises, or sooner, if applied for, The Salt Works belonging to the Town of Rehoboth, standing on the land of William Windsor, Esq; with the Appurtenances ready for making salt.
TIMOTHY WALKER
JOSEPH ALLEN 2d
EPHRIAM STARKWEATHER
Rehoboth, July 20, 1778
Providence Gazette, July 25, 1778
In the Night of the 21st Instant the Shop of the subscriber was broke open and robbed of the following Articles, viz., 10 pair Calfskin shoes, one Pair of Calfskin Boots, with stiff Tops, between 50 and 60 pounds of Flax, and 16 Dozen of Horn Buttons. Whoever will secure the Theif, with the Goods, shall have fifty Dollars Reward, or for the Goods only Thirty Dollars, and necessary Charges. paid by the subscriber, at Capt. Daniel Hunts in Rehoboth.
JOSEPH WHEATON HUNT
Rehoboth, Aug. 24, 1778
Aug. 29, 1778, Sept 5, 1778, Sept. 12, 1778, Providence Gazette
To be Sold by Humphrey Palmer, At the house which belonged to Mr. George Allen, deceased about a mile on the Boston Road North of the Rev. Hides Meeting House in Rehoboth.
Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Choice Barbados Rum, French Brandy, Scarlet Broadcloth, Mens and Womens black and white Gloves and Mitts, Men's Black Silk Gloves, Writng Paper, Alspices, Gunpowder and a few other Articles.
Providence Gazette, August 29, 1778
For Sale by, Humphrey Palmer, At his shop in Rehoboth, Blue broadcloth, scarlet and green baise, deerskin breeches, loaf and brown sugar, choice West India Rum, molasses, Lisbon salt, pepper, alspice, indigo, copperas, allum, pins, needles, gunpowder, shot, writing paper, codfish, Woman's thimbles, ivory and horn combs, sleeve buttons, and sundry other articles: for some of which the emmissions of Continental money of May 1777, and April 1778, will not be refused, for some of the above goods also wood, grain, butter, cheese, flax, and other produce will be taken in pay, and the articles sold on lower terms than they lately have been.
Feburary 20, 1779
Providence Gazette
RAN away from the Subscriber, a Negroe Man, named CATO, about 50 Years of Age, of a middiling Stature, speaks broken English, has his Country's Marks in his Face; had on when he went away an outside Cloth coloured woolen Jacket. a Linen striped under Jacket, Linen Shirt and Stockings, and a Pair of good Shoes. Whoever shall take up said Negroe, and return him to his Master in Rehoboth, shall have Twenty Dollars Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by me,
DANIEL HUNT
N. B. All Masters of Vessels and other are cautioned against harbouring or concealing said Fellow, as they would avoid the Penalty of the Law.
Rehoboth, July 23, 1779
Providence Gazette, July 24, 1779
To be Sold, by Humphrey Palmer, at his shop in Rehoboth. West India Rum, Coffee, Sugar, Tea, Choice Currants by the single pound, doz, or larger quantity, Pepper, Alspice, Lisbon Salt, Rosin, Brimstone, Whalebone, Pins, Writing Paper, a few cases of Knives and Forks, and some other Articles.
N.B. The above mentioned Goods may be purchased much lower than for several months past.
Providence Gazette. August 14, 1779
RAN away from the Subscriber, a Negro Man, name Anthony, a likely well-made Fellow, near 6 Feet high, about 23 Years of Age, and has a Scar in his Forehead: Had on a white Blanket Coat, a blue Jacket, and Ozenbrigs Overalls. Whoever will secure the above Negro, and give Notice to his Master, in Providence, so that he may have him again, shall have the above Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by
SILAS TALBOT
Providence, July 14, 1780
Providence Gazette, July 15, 1780
RAN away from his Master, on Saturday the 24 th ult. a Negro Lad, 17 Years of Age: he is a straight, well built Fellow, Said Negro had on a grey outside Coat, with plain Pewter Buttons, a grey Jacket, striped woolen Trowsers, and a striped Flannel Shirt. Whoever will take up said Negro, and return him to the Subscriber, shall have Two Hundred Dollars Reward, and the necessary Charges, paid by,
EBENEZER DRAPER
Attleborough, April 2, 1781
Providence Gazette April 7, 1781
Ran away from the subscriber, on the 10th instant, a Negro Man, named Pero, about 20 years of Age, 5 Feet 4 Inches high, speaks good English; Had on when he went away, a Felt Hat, grey Jacket, Leather Breeches, old Stockings, good Shoes and Buckles, -- Whoever will take up the said Negro, and return him to the Subscriber, or to Slack's Tavern, in Rehoboth, shall receive Three Dollars Reward, and nescessary Charges, paid by
OBADIAH READ
N.B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to Carry him off.
Rehoboth, October 18, 1782
Providence Gazette October 19, 1782
RAN away from the Subscriber, in the Night of the Fifteenth Instant, a Wench, Half Indian and Half Negro, named PHOEBE, Twenty Six Years of Age, large and strong, much pitted with the Small-Pox, has a remarkable piercing Eye, some scars round her Neck and back, and is very talkative. Took with her one Calico Gown, one striped Linen Ditto, one Drugget Ditto, and a black Cloak & c. Whoever will bring said Wench to the Subscriber, shall have Two Guineas Reward; or whoever will give Information so that she may be had, shall be handsomely paid for their Trouble.
JAMES DAGGET
Rehoboth, November 22, 1782
Providence Gazette, November 23, 1782