Ad Date,ID,Paper,Text,Region,Runaway Date,Source,Name,Age,Color,Origin,Gender,Height,Build,Disease,Injuries,Scars,Country marks,Plantation marks,Personality,Languages,Stutters,Literacy,Religion,Motiation,Skills,Occupation,Clothing,Crime,Warning,Master,Master occupation,Master address,Contact,Contact occupation,Contact address,Ran from ship,Ran from area,Ran from specified,Destination area,Destination specified,Companions,Reward L,Reward s,reward d,Other reward,Reward total,Other newspapers,Ad repeated,Ad amended
1700‑01‑04,r0418,Flying Post or The Post Master,"Run away on Sunday Night last, from on board the Providence of London, John Hendricx Commander, Joseph Kidd a Negro, aged about 28, tall and slender, a little hump shoulder’d, goes somewhat lame, has short curl’d Hair like other Negroes, speaks indifferent good English and Portuguise, stutters a little in his Speech, wears two Coats, one a Coffee-colour’d Hair Coat, the other of old Hair Camblet, old blue Breeches, light grey Yarn Stockings, a pair of new Shooes mark’d within the Flap W.C. Whoever brings him to his said Master in Virginia-street, near the Hermitage, shall have 20 s. Reward, besides Charges.",South East England,1700-01-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Kidd,28,Negro,,male,tall,"slender, a little hump shoulder’d, goes somewhat lame; has short curl’d Hair like other Negroes",-,goes somewhat lame,-,-,-,-,speaks indifferent good English and Portuguise,yes,-,-,-,-,,"wears two Coats, one a Coffee-colour’d Hair Coat, the other of old Hair Camblet, old blue Breeches, light grey Yarn Stockings, a pair of new Shooes mark’d within the Flat W.C.",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"Virginia-street, near the Hermitage",yes,South East England,from on board the Providence of London,-,-,-,1,,,Charges,"20 s. Reward, besides Charges",,-,
1700‑04‑11,r0663,Post Boy (1695),"RUn away from a Ship in the Port of Weymouth, belonging to Dorchester, Mr William Ward Commander, bound for Newfoundland, Philip Mardery a Negro, Aged 22 years middle Sized Man, with a Close Bodied Frize Coat Lined, Buttons of the same, a small Cape, a great Coat not Lined, with Blew Shirts fitting for the Sea; All Gentlemen Captains, or Masters of Ships, that shall happen to have any such offered to them, as a Servant, are desired to give notice to Mr. Walters Grocer in Westminster; or to Mr. Killman Apothecary in Sarum; or to Mr. Turner, at his Coffee House in Dorchester, and they shall be well rewarded with Charges",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Philip Mardery,22,Negro,,male,middle Sized,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Close Bodied Frize Coat Lined, Buttons of the same, a small Cape, a great Coat not Lined, with Blew Shirts fitting for the Sea",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Walters; Mr. Killman; Mr. Turner,Grocer; Apothecary; -,Westminster; Sarum; at his Coffee House in Dorchester,yes,South West England,a Ship in the Port of Weymouth,-,-,-,,,,with Charges,well rewarded with Charges,,-,
1700‑08‑10,r0063,Flying Post or The Post Master,"LAst week run away from his Master J. Bromley, Esq; of Bookham in Surrey, his Negro Man Prinpey, alias Harry Johnson, aged about 35 Years, tall of stature, sometimes wears a Perriwig, speaks English well, in a blue Livery with Brass Buttons, and has taken with him several of his Masters Goods. Whoever secures him, and gives notice to his Master aforesaid, or to Mr. Richard Sheppard in Lothbury, London, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Prinpey (Harry Johnson),35,Negro,,male,tall of stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,,sometimes wears a Perriwig; a blue Livery with Brass Buttons,theft: has taken with him several of his Masters Goods,no,J. Bromley,-,"Bookham, Surrey",J. Bromley; Mr. Richard Sheppard,-; -,"Bookham, Surrey; Lothbury, London",,South East England,"Bookham, Surrey",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1700‑10‑19,r0419,Post Boy (1695),"ON Thursday the 17th Inst. about 11 a Clock at Night, Run away from Tho. Lemon, of Upper Shadwell, a Negro Man, by Name, Anth. Shill, a Thick short Square Man, Aged about 28 Years, Speaks broken English very broad; and hath very small Legs in proportion to his Body, he hath a close Body’d Course Cloath Coat, Lined with Blue: If any Person brings him to Tho. Lemon aforesaid; or to Lloyd’s Coffee-House in Lumbard-Street, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1700-10-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Anth. Shill,28,Negro,,male,short,"Thick short Square, hath very small Legs in proportion to his Body",-,-,-,-,-,-,Speaks broken English very broad,,-,-,-,-,,"a close Body’d Course Cloath Coat, Lined with Blue",no,no,Tho. Lemon,-,Upper Shadwell,Tho. Lemon; -,- ; -,Upper Shadwell; Lloyd’s Coffee-House in Lumbard-Street,,South East England,Upper Shadwell,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1700‑12‑30,r0664,London Gazette,"A Negro, named Quoshey, aged about 16 years, belonging to Capt. Edw. Archer, run away from Bell-Wharf the 25th Instant, having on a Plush Cap with black Fur, a dark Wastcoat. a speckled Shirt, old Callamanca Breeches, branded on his left Breast with E. A. but not plain, and shaved round his Head. Whoever brings him to Mr. Rowland Tryon in Lime-street, or to Mr. Richard Clearke at Bell-Wharf in Shadwell, shall have a Guinea Reward, and Charges.",South East England,1700-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quoshey,16,Negro,,male,,"branded on his left Breast with E. A. but not plain, and shaved round his Head",-,-,-,-,branded on his left Breast with E. A. but not plain,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Plush Cap with black Fur, a dark Wastcoat. a speckled Shirt, old Callamanca Breeches",no,no,Capt. Edw. Archer,-,-,Mr. Rowland Tryon; Mr. Richard Clearke,- ; -,Lime-street; Bell-Wharf in Shadwell,,South East England,Bell-Wharf,-,-,-,1,1,,and Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and Charges",,-,
1701‑01‑30,r0448,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away from Mr Rogers of Bristol, a tall Negro Man about 23 years old, a Cinnamon coloured Coat lined with blue, three of his upper Teeth sharp at the ends like a Dogs Teeth, light coloured Serge Breeches, and a Wastcoat of the same, and cannot speak English very well; whoever gives notice of him to the said Rogers, or to Mr Cairnes Merchant in Budge Row, London, so as he may be had, shall have 3 Guineas.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,23,Negro,Africa,male,tall,three of his upper Teeth sharp at the ends like a Dogs Teeth,-,-,-,three of his upper Teeth sharp at the ends like a Dogs Teeth,-,-,cannot speak English very well,,-,-,-,-,,"a Cinnamon coloured Coat lined with blue, light coloured Serge Breeches, and a Wastcoat of the same",no,no,Mr Rogers,-,Bristol,Mr Rogers; Mr Cairnes,- ; Merchant,"Bristol; Budge Row, London",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,3 Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 4th February 1701, p.2.",
1701‑04‑08,r0665,Flying Post or The Post Master,"These are to give Notice, that on the 4th of April, run away a lusty young Black, about 20 Years of Age. He is bandy legg’d, having a full Lip. If any one can give Notice of him at the Carolina Coffee-House, in Burchin-Lane, or bring him on board the Charles Galley, lying against the Hermitage-stairs shall have a Guinea Reward and Charges.",South East England,1701-04-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,,male,,"lusty, bandy legg’d, having a full Lip",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,- ; -,- ; -,"the Carolina Coffee-House, in Burchin-Lane; on board the Charles Galley, lying against the Hermitage-stairs",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,Charges,a Guinea Reward and Charges,,-,
1701‑04‑14,r0064,London Gazette,"A Negro Man named Deago, run away the 4th Instant from his Master Capt. Benjamin Stowe, Commander of the Ship Charles. Whoever secures the Negro, and gives notice to the said Captain, or to Mr. Crisp at the Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin-lane, London, shall have 5 Guineas, and Charges.",South East England,1701-04-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Deago,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,-,,Capt. Benjamin Stowe,Commander of the Ship Charles,-,Capt. Benjamin Stowe; Mr. Crisp,Commander of the Ship Charles ; -,"- ; Carolina Coffee-house, Birchin-lane, London",,South East England,-,-,-,-,5,5,,Charges,"5 Guineas, and Charges",,-,
1701‑05‑28,r0065,English Post with News Foreign and Domestick,"MAy the 23d Run away a tall proper Negroe, very Black, Aged about 21 Years, called Richard Bleak, from the Ann of Portsmouth, Richard Morey Commader: And whosoever shall bring him to Alexander Cairns in Budge Row Merchant, shall have Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1701-03-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Richard Bleak,21,Negro,,male,tall,"tall proper Negroe, very Black",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Alexander Cairns,Merchant,Budge Row,yes,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1701‑06‑07,r0420,Post Boy (1695),"A Mollatta Boy about Eleven Years of Age, yellow Complexion, wooly Hair like a Negro, a bald place over his right Temple that was scald off, dark Coat lin’d with Yellow, flat brass Buttons, a long Cap turn’d up with white; belongs to Capt. John Symonds of his Majesty’s Navy: Whoever brings him to Mr. Parker, at the Maidenhead in the Poultry, shall have Ten Shillings reward. Absented himself the 27th of April last, and has been seen several times about Town.",South East England,1701-04-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,11,Mulatto,,male,,"yellow Complexion, wooly Hair like a Negro, a bald place over his right Temple that was scald off",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"dark Coat lin’d with Yellow, flat brass Buttons, a long Cap turn’d up with white",no,no,Capt. John Symonds,Navy,-,Mr. Parker,-,the Maidenhead in the Poultry,,-,-,-,has been seen several times about Town,-,,10,,-,Ten Shillings,,-,
1701‑08‑29,r0666,London Post with Intelligence Foreign and Domestick,"Ran away on Wednesday last, the 27th Inst. a Negro Man-servant nam’d Peter, aged about 31 Years, a lusty well-set man, of a stern Countenance, he had on a Woolen wastcoat, white Woolen Stockings, and a pair of Sea Breeches; belonging to the Sloop, The New Content of Jamaica, Francis Morgan Commander, lying at Lime-House-Hole: Whoever brings him to his abovesaid Master, at Lime House Hole, on board the said Vessel, or to Mr. Charles Kent in Old Change, shall have 2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1701-08-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,31,Negro,,male,,"lusty well-set, of a stern Countenance",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Man Servant,"a Woolen wastcoat, white Woolen Stockings, and a pair of Sea Breeches",no,no,Francis Morgan,"Commander of the Sloop, The New Content of Jamaica",-,Francis Morgan; Mr. Charles Kent,"Commander of the Sloop, The New Content of Jamaica; -","the Sloop, The New Content of Jamaica; Old Change",yes,South East England,"the Sloop, The New Content of Jamaica",,,,2,2,,reasonable Charges,2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1701‑09‑30,r0427,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Tall Slender Negro, on Sunday last near 10 a Clock in the morning, absented himself from his Master, viz. John Gandy, at Popler near the Pond, being near 30 years of Age, speaks some English, came from the East Indies in the Loyal Merchant, hath an old black Cap, an old strip’d Gown, and woollen gray Hose, thin, face, and in Body poor. Whoever shall bring the said Negro to his aforesaid Master, or to the Virginia Coffee-house in order to return him to his Master, shall have a Guinea reward besides his reasonable Charges.",South East England,1701-09-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,30,Negro,South Asia,male,tall,"Slender; thin, face, and in Body poor",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks some English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old black Cap, an old strip’d Gown, and woollen gray Hose",no,no,John Gandy,-,-,John Gandy; -,-,-; the Virginia Coffee-house,,South East England,Popler near the Pond,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea reward besides his reasonable Charges,,-,
1701‑10‑02,r0428,Post Man and the Historical Account,"DEserted Sunday the 25th of this instant Sept. from the Ship Maryland Merchant, lying at Deptford Red-house, a Negro man of middle stature, well set, full face, speaks very broken English. Whoever gives notice of him, so as he may be taken, or brings him to the Virginia Coffee-house in St Michaels alley, Cornhil, shall have 20 s. reward and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1701-09-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,middle stature,"well set, full face",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very broken English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Virginia Coffee-house in St Michaels alley, Cornhil",yes,South East England,"the Ship Maryland Merchant, lying at Deptford Red-house",-,-,-,1,,,all reasonable Charges,20 s. reward and all reasonable Charges,,-,
1701‑10‑20,r0067,London Gazette,"A Negro Man named Stephen, aged about 20, speaks good English, being a Native of the Leeward Islands in America, having a Livery of grey Broad-Cloth with Plate Buttons, lined and edged with red; also a light-coloured Stuff Suit, and a red Coat faced with white; absented himself from his Master Wm. Mead since the 7th Instant. Whoever brings the said Negro to Mr. Joseph Martyn’s in Love-lane, London, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1701-10-07,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Stephen,20,Negro,West Indies,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"Livery of grey Broad-Cloth with Plate Buttons, lined and edged with red, a light-coloured Stuff Suit, and a red Coat faced with white",no,no,Wm. Mead,-,-,Mr. Joseph Martyn,-,"Love-lane, London",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1701‑11‑24,r0068,London Gazette,"A Negro Man, named Stephen, aged about 20 years, speaks good English, a Native of the Leeward Islands in America, arrived here about the 12th of August last; ran away from his Master Wm. Mead since the 7th Instant, with a Livery of grey Broad-Cloth lined and edged with red, with Plate Buttons, a Suit of light-coloured Frise Stuff, and a red Coat faced with white, all to the value of 10 l. Whoever brings the said Negro to Mr. Joseph Martyn’s in Love-lane, London, shall have 5 Guineas Reward.",South East England,1701-11-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Stephen,20,Negro,West Indies,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Livery of grey Broad-Cloth lined and edged with red, with Plate Buttons, a Suit of light-coloured Frise Stuff, and a red Coat faced with white",theft: of clothing to the value of 10 l,no,Wm. Mead,-,-,Mr. Joseph Martyn,-,"Love-lane, London",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,5 Guineas,,,yes
1702‑01‑08,r0669,Post Man and the Historical Account,"WEnt away from his Master on Tuesday Decem. 30th, Peter James an East India Black, middle sized, pitted with the Small-pox, about 20 years old, he had on when he went away, a Grey Coat lin’d and turn’d up with Blue, a Blue Cloath Wastcoat with Brass Buttons, a pair of Doe Skin Breeches. Whoever brings him to Ben. Tooke at the Middle Temple Gate in Fleet-street shall have 10 s. reward.",South East England,1701-12-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter James,20,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,middle sized,pitted with the Small-pox,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Grey Coat lin’d and turn’d up with Blue, a Blue Cloath Wastcoat with Brass Buttons, a pair of Doe Skin Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Ben. Tooke,-,the Middle Temple Gate in Fleet-street,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s. reward,,-,
1702‑02‑05,r0668,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away from his Master on Sunday last, an India Black, pretty tall, Aged about 18 Years, lately come from Spain, speaks good English and Spanish; he has on a black Cloath Wastcoat, and Red Stockings; goes by the Name of James Clark, Alias Dago. Whoever secures him, and bring him to Mr. Elmes’s, at the Punch House in Hemlock Court, near Temple Bar, they shall be well Rewarded, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1702-02-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Clark (Dago),18,Black East Indies,,male,pretty tall,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English and Spanish,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Cloath Wastcoat, and Red Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Elmes,-,"the Punch House in Hemlock Court, near Temple Bar",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"well Rewarded, and reasonable Charges","well Rewarded, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1702‑06‑13,r0670,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Slender middle sized India Black, in a dark grey Livery with Brass Buttons, went from Mrs Thwaits in Stepney, the 4th of June, and is supposed to be gone on board some Ship in the Downs; whoever secures and gives notice of him to Mrs. Thwaites or Mr Tresham two doors within Aldgate shall have 10 s. reward and reasonable charges",South East England,1702-06-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Black East Indies,,male,middle sized,Slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a dark grey Livery with Brass Buttons,no,no,Mrs Thwaits,-,Stepney,Mrs Thwaits; Mr Tresham,- ; -,Stepney; two doors within Aldgate,,South East England,Stepney,South East England,is supposed to be gone on board some Ship in the Downs,-,,10,,reasonable charges,10 s. reward and reasonable charges,,-,
1702‑06‑15,r0667,London Post with Intelligence Foreign and Domestick,"WENT away from his Master, on Whitsun-Thursday last, an Indian Black, about 20 Years of Age, Well set, Speaks Good English, and goes by the Name of Anthony Stanley: He had on a Calico Wast-Coat, Strip’d with Black, Dark Fustian Breeches, and Flat-heel’d Shoes: Whoever brings him to Robert Powel at the Star in Little-Brittain, shall have a Guinea Reward, and Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Anthony Stanley,20,Black East Indies,,male,,Well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,Speaks Good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Calico Wast-Coat, Strip’d with Black, Dark Fustian Breeches, and Flat-heel’d Shoes",no,no,-,-,-,Robert Powel,-,the Star in Little-Brittain,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and Charges",,-,
1702‑07‑14,r0066,Flying Post or The Post Master,"Went away from his Master’s House in Drury-Lane upon Monday the 6th Instant, and has been since seen at Hampstead, Highgate, and Tottenham-Court, an Indian black Boy with long Hair, about 15 Years of Age, speaks very good English; he went away in a brown Fustian Frock, a blew Wastecoate, and scarlet Shag Breeches, and is called by the name of Morat: Whoever brings him to, or gives Notice of him, so as he may be brought to Mr. Pain’s House in Prince’s Court, Westminster, shall have a Guinea Reward, and the Boy shall be kindly received. ",South East England,1702-07-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Morat,15,Black East Indies,,male,,long Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Fustian Frock, a blew Wastecoate, and scarlet Shag Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Pain,-,"Prince’s Court, Westminster",yes,South East England,"Drury Lane, London",South East England,Hampstead; Highgate; Tottenham-Court,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"Post Man and the Historical Account - 16th July 1702, p.2. [with different spelling of runaway name]",
1702‑07‑16,r0449,Post Man and the Historical Account,"WEnt away from his Masters House in Drury Lane upon Monday the 6th instant, and has been since seen at Hampstead, Highgate, and Tottenham Court, an Indian Black Boy with long Hair, about 15 years of Age, speaks very good English, he went away in a brown Fustian Frock, a blue Wastcoat, and Scarlet Shagg Breeches, and is called by the name of Morall. Whoever brings him to, or gives notice of him, so as he may be brought to Mr Pains house in Princes Court, Westminster, shall have a Guinea reward, and the Boy shall be kindly received. ",South East England,1702-07-06,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Morall,15,Black East Indies,,male,,long Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Fustian Frock, a blue Wastcoat, and scarlet Shagg Breeches",no,no,-,-,Drury Lane,Mr Pain,-,"Princes Court, Westminster",,South East England,Drury Lane,South East England,"Hampstead, Highgate, and Tottenham Court",-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,yes
1702‑12‑12,r0069,Flying Post or The Post Master,"A Negro Maid, aged about 16 Years, much pitted with the Small-Pox, speaks English well, having a piece of her left Ear bit off by a Dog: She hath on a strip’d Stuff Wastcoat and Petticoat, absented herself from her Master Capt. Benjamin Quelch, on Tuesday the eight instant at Night, If any one brings her to Mr. Lloyd’s Coffee-House in Lombard-street, they shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1702-12-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,16,Negro,,female,,much pitted with the Small-Pox; a piece of her left Ear bit off by a Dog,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,Maid,a strip’d Stuff Wastcoat and Petticoat,no,no,Capt. Benjamin Quelch,-,-,-,Coffee-House,"Mr. Lloyd’s Coffee-House, Lombard-street",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1703‑01‑02,r0450,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Negro Maid aged about 16 years, named Bess, having on a stript stuff Wastcoat and Peticoat, is much pitted with the Small Pox, and hath lost a piece of her Left Ear, speaks English well, ran away from her Master, Captain Benj. Quelch, on Tuesday the 8th of December. If any persons secure the said Negro, and delivereth her to Mr Lloyd, at his Coffee House in Lombardstreet, shall receive a Guinea reward and reasonable charges.",South East England,1702-12-08,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Bess,16,Negro,,female,,"much pitted with the Small Pox, and hath lost a piece of her Left Ear",smallpox,lost a piece of her Left Ear,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,Maid,a stript stuff wastcoat and Peticoat,no,no,Captain Benj. Quelch,-,-,Mr Lloyd,-,his Coffee House in Lombard street,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable charges,yes,-,yes
1703‑01‑30,r0672,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away since Wednesday last from his Master, an East India black, wearing long lank Hair, who went by the name of Abraham, with a brown Coat, lin’d with red Serge, faced with red Plush, and blue Stockings, of low Stature, a lump of Flesh rising on the middle Finger of one his Hands. Whosoever secures him, and gives notice at Robins Coffeehouse in Exchange Alley, shall be well rewarded.",South East England,1703-01-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Abraham,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,low Stature,"long lank Hair, a lump of Flesh rising on the middle Finger of one his Hands",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Coat, lin’d with red Serge, faced with red Plush, and blue Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Robins Coffeehouse in Exchange Alley,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded,well rewarded,,-,
1703‑05‑22,r0671,Daily Courant,"RUN away from his Master the 14th instant, Pompey a Black Boy about 15 years of Age, he had on a sad colour’d Frock, a blue Wastcoat and blue Stockings, with a brass Collar about his neck, without Cap or Hat. Whosoever secures him and brings him to his Master Mr. William Stevens a Merchant in East-lane on Rotherheth-Wall; or to Mr. Howard’s the Crown Coffee-House behind the Royal Exchange, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward.",South East England,1703-05-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a sad colour’d Frock, a blue Wastcoat and blue Stockings, with a brass Collar about his neck, without Cap or Hat",no,no,Mr. William Stevens,Merchant,East-lane on Rotherheth-wall,Mr. William Stevens; Mr. Howard,Merchant ; -,East-lane on Rotherheth-Wall; the Crown Coffee-House behind the Royal Exchange,,-,-,-,-,-,1,,,-,Twenty Shillings Reward,,-,
1703‑06‑21,r0070,London Gazette,"RUn away from his Master the 2d Instant, a Negro Boy about 15 years old, speaks pretty good English, tall of his Age, with long slender Legs, very thick Lips, and has lost a bit of the lower part of his right Ear; had a Stuff Coat, dark coloured Cloth Wastcoat, a pair of Stuff Breeches with Pewter Buttons; supposed to be gone on board some Ship. Whoever secures him, so that he may be had again, or brings him to Mr. Stephen Peters at the Co[]k in Birchin-lane, near the Royal Exchange, shall have 20s. Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1703-06-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,15,Negro,,male,tall of his Age,"long slender Legs, very thick Lips, and has lost a bit of the lower part of his right Ear",-,-,-,-,-,-,pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Stuff Coat, dark coloured Cloth Wastcoat, a pair of Stuff Breeches with Pewter Buttons",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Stephen Peters,-,"the Co[]k in Birchin-lane, near the Royal Exchange",,-,-,-,-,-,1,,,reasonable Charges,"20 s. Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1703‑09‑27,r0071,London Gazette,"WEnt from his Master the 13th Instant, in the evening, a Negro Man named Cæsar, aged about 20, middle Statur’d, well set, a black Hat, thick Hair, bow Legg’d, speaks very good English, having only a Wastcoat on of Cinnamon colour’d Cloth with black Buttons, the same coloured Shag Breeches striped with black, and black Stockings. Whoever brings or gives notice of him to Mr. Robert Savage, Hosier, at Aldergate, or to his Master Mr. Tho. Fish at Highgate, so that he may be had again, shall have 10s. Reward, and Charges,",South East England,1703-09-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,20,Negro,,male,middle Statur’d,"well set, thick Hair, bow Legg’d",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Hat, a Wastcoat on of Cinnamon colour’d Cloth with black Buttons, the same coloured Shag Breeches striped with black, and black Stockings",no,no,Mr. Tho. Fish,-,Highgate,Mr. Robert Savage; Mr. Tho. Fish,Hosier; -,Aldergate; Highgate,,South East England,Highgate,-,-,-,,10,,Charges,"10 s. Reward, and Charges",,-,
1703‑12‑28,r0392,Daily Courant,"A Tall black Negro Man, his Face full of Pock-holes, a cast with his Eyes, wears a short black Wigg, calls his Name William Nicholas, went away from John Terrill, living at the Bell at Bell-Wharffe in Lower Shadwell: Whoever will Secure him for the said Terrill, shall have a Guiney Reward and Charges allowed them.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Nicholas,,Negro,,male,,"his Face full of Pock-holes, a cast with his Eyes",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,wears a short black Wigg,no,no,John Terrill,-,the Bell at Bell-Wharffe in Lower Shadwell,John Terrill,-,the Bell at Bell-Wharffe [sic] in Lower Shadwell,,South East England,the Bell at Bell-Wharffe in Lower Shadwell,-,-,-,1,1,,Charges,a Guiney Reward and Charges,,-,
1704‑01‑08,r0072,Daily Courant,"POmpe a Black Boy about 16 Years of Age, went away from his Master the 3d instant; he has on a Blue Wastcoat, a pair of light colour’d Cloth Breeches, and Iron Coller about his Neck. Whoever brings him to his Master Mr. William Steavens Merchant in East-lane on Rotherheth-wall, or to Mr. Howard at the Crown CoffeerHouse behind the Exchange, shall be well Rewarded.",South East England,1704-01-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompe,16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Wastcoat, a pair of light colour’d Cloth Breeches, and Iron Coller about his Neck",no,no,Mr. William Steavens,merchant,East-lane on Rotherheth-wall,Mr. William Steavens; Mr. Howard,Merchant; -,East-lane on Rotherheth-wall; the Crown CoffeerHouse behind the Exchange,,South East England,-,-,-,-,,,,well Rewarded,well Rewarded,,-,
1704‑01‑10,r0828,English Post with News Foreign and Domestick,"Pompe, a Black Boy, about Sixteen Years of Age; went away from his Master the 8th Instant. He has on a blew Waistcoat, a pair of light coloured Cloth Breeches, and an Iron Collor about his Neck; Whosoever brings him to his Master, Mr. William Steavens, Merchant, in East-Lane in Rotheriff, or to Mr. Stewards at the Crown Coffee-house behind the Exchange, shall be well Rewarded. ",South East England,1704-01-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompe,16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blew Waistcoat, a pair of light coloured Cloth Breeches, and an Iron Collor about his Neck",no,no,Mr. William Steavens,Merchant,East-Lane in Rotheriff,Mr. William Steavens; Mr. Stewards,Merchant ; -,East-Lane in Rotheriff; the Crown Coffee-house behind the Exchange,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded,well rewarded,,-,
1704‑05‑25,r0073,London Gazette,"A Negro Boy about 14 years of Age, newly recovered of the Small-Pox, with a sad coloured Fustian Frock, Brass Buttons, red Wastcoat and Breeches, a Cloath Hat with white Edging, called by the Name of Jack, ran away from his Master, Dr. John Mitchell, at the Blue-Posts in King-street in Bristol, on Thursday the 18th Instant. Whoever gives Notice of him, so as he may be brought to his Master at Bristol, or to Mr. Ralph Smith at the Bible under the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, London, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.
 ",South East England,1704-05-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,14,Negro,,male,,,smallpox (newly recovered),-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a sad coloured Fustian Frock, Brass Buttons, red Wastcoat and Breeches, a Cloath Hat with white Edging",no,no,Dr. John Mitchell,-,Bristol,Dr. John Mitchell; Mr. Ralph Smith,- ; -,"Bristol; the Bible under the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London",,South West England,"he Blue-Posts, King-street, Bristol",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1704‑06‑20,r0839,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master on Saturday last the 17th instant, a short Negro Man, blaber Lip'd, sharp shin'd, and long heel'd, mark'd with W B on one shoulder and W on the other, nam'd Jack, aged 17 Years, clothed with a Frize Coat and Breeches, speaks good English. If any one brings him to the Jamaica Coffee-house in Miles-Alley they shall have a Guinea Reward; He hath been seen at Saffron-Hill near Holbourn.",South East England,1704-06-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,17,Negro,,male,short,"blaber Lip'd, sharp shin'd, and long heel'd",-,-,-,-,mark'd with W B on one shoulder and W on the other,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,clothed with a Frize Coat and Breeches,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,Jamaica Coffee-house in Miles-Alley,,-,-,Central London,Saffron-Hill near Holbourn,-,1,1,,,,yes,"Ibid., 23 June 1704, p.2. [amended]",yes
1704‑06‑23,r0840,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master on Saturday last the 17th instant, a short Negro Man, blubber Lip'd, sharp shin'd, and long heel'd, mark'd W. B.  with a Diamond on the top of one shoulder and W. b. on the other, nam'd Jack, aged 17 Years, clothed with a Frize Coat and Breeches, speaks good English. If any one brings him to the Jamaica Coffee-house in St. Miles-Alley in Cornhill near the Royal Exchange, shall have a Guinea Reward; He hath been seen on Saffron Hill.",South East England,1704-06-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,17,Negro,,male,short,"blubber Lip'd, sharp shin'd, and long heel'd",-,-,-,-,mark'd W. B.  with a Diamond on the top of one shoulder and W. b. on the other,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,clothed with a Frize Coat and Breeches,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,Jamaica Coffee-house in St. Miles-Alley in Cornhill near the Royal Exchange,,-,-,Central London,Saffron-Hill in Cornhill,-,1,1,,,,,"Ibid., 23 June 1704, p.2.",yes
1704‑06‑24,r0673,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away the 18th instant, a strong well set Negro Boy about 15 years of Age, Born in Jamaica, bow Legg’d, his Legs bending outwards, treads strong, and a great Scar in his Forehead, wears a Close bodied Cloath Coat. Speaks good English, but Hoarse, nam’d John Dod. If any one brings him to Etridges Coffeehouse in Birchin Lane, The first Rebuilt in London, or to John H[a]ddon at Cherry Garden Stairs at Redriff they shall have 20 s. Reward.",South East England,1704-06-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Dod,15,Negro,West Indies,male,,"bow Legg’d, his Legs bending outwards, treads strong, and a great Scar in his Forehead",-,-,a great Scar in his Forehead,-,-,-,"Speaks good English, but Hoarse",,-,-,-,-,,a Close bodied Cloath Coat,no,no,-,-,-,- ; John H[a]ddon,- ; -,Etridges Coffeehouse in Birchin Lane; Cherry Garden Stairs at Redriff,,-,-,-,-,-,1,,,-,20 s. Reward,,-,
1704‑06‑24,r0674,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Tall Negro young fellow commonly known by the name of Jack Chelsea, having a Collar about his Neck (unless it be lately filed off) with these Words; Mr Moses Goodyeare of Chelsea his Negro, run away from his Master last Tuesday evening. Whoever secures him and gives notice to Mr Salter at his Coffee-house in Chelsea, shall have 10 s. Reward, he is supposed to be loytering about London.",South East England,1704-06-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack Chelsea,young,Negro,,male,tall,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Collar about his Neck (unless it be lately filed off) with these Words; Mr Moses Goodyeare of Chelsea his Negro,no,no,Mr Moses Goodyeare,-,Chelsea,Mr Salter,-,his Coffee-house in Chelsea,,South East England,-,South East England,is supposed to be loytering about London,-,,10,,-,10 s. Reward,,-,
1704‑07‑10,r0675,London Gazette,"RUn away the 17th of June last from his Master, a short Negro Man, 18 years old, named Jack, blubber Lip’d, sharp Shin’d, long Heel’d, speaks good English, with a Frise Coat and Breeches, hath been seen at Safron-Hill near Holborn: He is mark’d on one Shoulder with W. B. and on the other with W. D. Whoever brings him to the Jamaica Coffee-House in Miles Alley in Cornhill, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1704-06-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,18,Negro,,male,short,"blubber Lip’d, sharp Shin’d, long Heel’d",-,-,mark’d on one Shoulder with W. B. and on the other with W. D.,-,mark’d on one Shoulder with W. B. and on the other with W. D.,-,Speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a Frise Coat and Breeches,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Jamaica Coffee-House in Miles Alley in Cornhill,,-,-,South East England,hath been seen at Safron-Hill near Holborn,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1704‑10‑07,r0429,Post Man and the Historical Account,"LOst from Robert Davidson, one Negro Boy, with a dark Cloath Coat, Wastcoat and Breeches, with brass Buttons, lined with Blue, with a blue List down the Seams of the Coat, the Flap of one of his Ears cut off. Whoever brings him to the 3 Lions near the Hermitage Bridge or to Greenwich, shall have 2 Guineas reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,,the Flap of one of his Ears cut off,-,the Flap of one of his Ears cut off,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Cloath Coat, Wastcoat and Breeches, with brass Buttons, lined with Blue, with a blue List down the Seams of the Coat",no,no,Robert Davidson,-,-,-,-,the 3 Lions near the Hermitage Bridge; Greenwich,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,2 Guineas,yes,"ibid. and London Gazette - 10th October 1704, p.2.",
1705‑01‑12,r0074,Daily Courant,"A Negro Boy about 12 Years old, call’d James Pancridge, in a Green Livery lined with Red, had on a Wastcoat, Breeches and Stockins Red, a well-proportioned hansom Boy; had on a broad silver-lac’d Hat and a red Shoulder-knot, as Liveries usually have; Went away from his Master Captain Jonas Hanway, Commander of Her Majesty’s Ship the Tilbury at Deptford, on Monday Evening the 8th instant. Whosoever meets him is desired to secure him, and give notice to Mr. Samael Eyre at his House in Buttolph-Lane near Billingsgate, London, and they shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1705-01-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Pancridge,,Negro,,male,,a well-proportioned hansom Boy,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Green Livery lined with Red, had on a Wastcoat, Breeches and Stockins Red;  broad silver-lac’d Hat and a red Shoulder-knot",no,no,Captain Jonas Hanway,Commander of Her Majesty’s Ship the Tilbury,-,Mr. Samael Eyre,-,"Buttolph-Lane near Billingsgate, London",yes,South East England,Deptford,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1705‑01‑17,r0075,Daily Courant,"Run away from her Mistress the 15th instant, a Negro Woman Aged about 19 Years, full bodied, middle siz’d, very black, a great bump on her left Hand, and goes by the name of Bembo. Whoever can discover and secure her, so that she may be had again, on notice given to Mrs. Skinner at the Jewel-house in the Tower of London, shall receive two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1705-01-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bembo,19,Negro,,female,middle siz’d,"full bodied, very black, a great bump on her left Hand",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mrs. Skinner,-,the Jewel-house in the Tower of London,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,"Post Man and the Historical Account - 20th January 1705, p.2.",
1705‑03‑08,r0076,London Gazette,"RUN away from his Master, Captain Bailey Kent, the 23d of January last, a black Negro Guinea Boy, about 16 years of age, called by the Name of Prattle, a short squat sturdy Lad; He was set ashore on the 17th of February last from on board Her Majesty’s Ship Tilbury at Pu[]s[]t in Longreach. Whoever secures and brings him to Captain Bailey Kent, at his House at the Hermitage in Wapping, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges. And all Persons are desired not to entertain him, at their Perils.",South East England,1705-01-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Prattle,16,Negro,Africa,male,short,a short squat sturdy Lad,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Captain Bailey Kent,-,"Hermitage, Wapping",Captain Bailey Kent,-,"Hermitage, Wapping",,South East England,-,USA,Pu[]s[]t in Longreach,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1705‑08‑18,r0677,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away from Mr. Hart’s Starch-House, at the Isle of Dogs, Wednesday the 15th instant, about 8 at night, 2 black Men, one named Mathias, about 24 years of age, well set and middle Stature, having on a Canvas Wastcoat and dark Stuff Breeches, with blue Buttons and Button-holes. The other call’d Pedro, about 19 years of age, had on a Cloth Wastcoat double breasted, lined with blue (being slightly wounded on his Head, and one Eye.) They both talk Portugueze only, and whosoever gives notice to Mr Hart aforesaid, or Mr Henry Mace at the Green Dragon, Villars-street London, so as they or either of them be had again, shall be well rewarded and Charges: Otherwise let any detain either at their Peril.",South East England,1705-08-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mathias,24,Negro,,male,middle Stature,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,Portugueze only,,-,-,-,-,,"a Canvas Wastcoat and dark Stuff Breeches, with blue Buttons and Button-holes",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr Hart; Mr Henry Mace,- ; -,"Starch-House, at the Isle of Dogs; the Green Dragon, Villars-street, London",,South East England,"Mr. Hart’s Starch-House, at the Isle of Dogs",-,-,Pedro,,,,well rewarded and Charges,well rewarded and Charges,,-,
1705‑08‑18,r0678,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away from Mr. Hart’s Starch-House, at the Isle of Dogs, Wednesday the 15th instant, about 8 at night, 2 black Men, one named Mathias, about 24 years of age, well set and middle Stature, having on a Canvas Wastcoat and dark Stuff Breeches, with blue Buttons and Button-holes. The other call’d Pedro, about 19 years of age, had on a Cloth Wastcoat double breasted, lined with blue (being slightly wounded on his Head, and one Eye.) They both talk Portugueze only, and whosoever gives notice to Mr Hart aforesaid, or Mr Henry Mace at the Green Dragon, Villars-street London, so as they or either of them be had again, shall be well rewarded and Charges: Otherwise let any detain either at their Peril.",South East England,1705-08-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pedro,19,Negro,,male,,"slightly wounded on his Head, and one Eye",-,"slightly wounded on his Head, and one Eye",-,-,-,-,Portugueze only,,-,-,-,-,,"a Cloth Wastcoat double breasted, lined with blue",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr Hart; Mr Henry Mace,- ; -,"Starch-House, at the Isle of Dogs; the Green Dragon, Villars-street, London",,South East England,"Mr. Hart’s Starch-House, at the Isle of Dogs",-,-,Mathias,,,,well rewarded and Charges,well rewarded and Charges,,-,
1705‑09‑27,r0679,London Gazette,"A Negro aged 20 years, goes by the Name of Cæsar, middle Statur’d, with several Scars about his Temples, wearing a new blue Shirt, with a little piece of old blue at the Neck band, a pair of Buckskin Breeches, with a Flap before, and round Pewter Buttons to each si[]e of the Pockets, and at the Knees, a dark grey Cloth Coat lined with blue, the Sleeves lengthened with light coloured Cloth, and Buttons at the Hands: He went away from his Master Mr. Goodwin the 21st Instant, from his House at the Two Bridges in Enfield-Wash. Whoever brings him to his House at Enfield, or at Wapping-Wall, London, shall have 20 s. Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1705-09-21,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,20,Negro,Africa,male,middle Statur’d,several Scars about his Temples,-,-,several Scars about his Temples,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a new blue Shirt, with a little piece of old blue at the Neck band, a pair of Buckskin Breeches, with a Flap before, and round Pewter Buttons to each si[]e of the Pockets, and at the Knees, a dark grey Cloth Coat lined with blue, the Sleeves lengthened with light coloured Cloth, and Buttons at the Hands",no,no,Mr. Goodwin,-,Two Bridges in Enfield-Wash,Mr. Goodwin; -,- ; -,"Two Bridges in Enfield-Wash; Wapping-Wall, London",,South East England,Two Bridges in Enfield-Wash,-,-,-,1,,,reasonable Charges,"20 s. Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1705‑10‑04,r0430,Post Man and the Historical Account,"JOhn Dod a Negro, about 18 or 20 years of Age, in a light grey Cloath Suit, edg’d with Blue, flat Pewter Buttons, and a Hat with a Silver Edging; is run away from his Master Edmond Dummer, Esq; living in Coleman street. Whoever can find and secure him to his said Master shall have a Guinea Reward for the same.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Dodd,18-20,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light grey Cloath Suit, edg’d with Blue, flat Pewter Buttons, and a Hat with a Silver Edging",no,no,"Edmond Dummer, Esq",-,Coleman street,"Edmond Dummer, Esq",-,"Edmond Dummer, Esq",,South East England,Coleman street,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1705‑10‑13,r0680,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Black, by name Harry, about 21 years of Age, his Head half shaved, a cut in his Face by the kick of a Horse, bandy Leg’d, wearing a light colour’d StuffCoat white Ozenbrig Wastcoat and Breeches. Run away from on board the S[a]muel, R. Holland Master from Barbadoes then lying at Deptford. Whoever brings him to Mr R. Sheppard in Lothbury, or gives notice where he is so as he may be secur’d, shall receive 2 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry,21,Negro,,male,,"his Head half shaved, a cut in his Face by the kick of a Horse, bandy Leg’d",-,a cut in his Face by the kick of a Horse,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a light colour’d StuffCoat white Ozenbrig Wastcoat and Breeches,no,no,-,-,-,Mr R. Sheppard,-,Lothbury,yes,South East England,"the S[a]muel, lying at Deptford",-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"2 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1705‑11‑15,r0676,London Gazette,"A Tall slender Negro Boy, aged 18 years, wearing a sad colour’d Frieze Coat and Breeches, called by the Name of Jack, went away the 17th of October last, from his Master Captain Joshua Winter, living in B[]t[]’s street near Ratcliff Highway. Whoever gives Notice of him, so that he may be brought to his said Master, or to Benjamin Boydon at the Salutation Coffee-house in Tower-street, London, shall have two Guineas Reward: Or if he will return to his said Master he shall be kindly received, whoever entertains him be it at their Peril.",South East England,1705-10-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,18,Negro,,male,Tall,slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a sad colour’d Frieze Coat and Breeches,no,yes,Captain Joshua Winter,-,B[]t[]’s street near Ratcliff Highway,Captain Joshua Winter; Benjamin Boydon,- ; -,"B[]t[]’s street near Ratcliff Highway; the Salutation Coffee-house in Tower-street, London",,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1706‑01‑17,r0597,London Gazette,"WHereas a Black Girl, Servant to Capt. Henry Lumley, in Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, No.18. who has the Mark of a Diamond on each Temple, and another on the middle of her Forehead, a broad flat Nose, and thick Lips, with a large Mouth, middle-siz’d, can talk some broken English, aged about 16 years; went away from her Master’s House about 9 of the Clock at night on Monday last. Whoever secures her, or will bring her to the House abovesaid, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1706-01-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,16,Negro,Africa,female,middle-siz’d,"the Mark of a Diamond on each Temple, and another on the middle of her Forehead, a broad flat Nose, and thick Lips, with a large Mouth",-,-,"the Mark of a Diamond on each Temple, and another on the middle of her Forehead","the Mark of a Diamond on each Temple, and another on the middle of her Forehead",-,-,can talk some broken English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,no,no,Capt. Henry Lumley,-,"Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, No.18",Capt. Henry Lumley,-,"Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, No.18",,South East England,"Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, No.18",-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1706‑04‑30,r0681,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away from Daniel Sanders, a Negroe Man Servant, named Tobias, aged 18 or 19, well set, bushy Hair, a Woollen Parry Wastcoat, Breeches and Stockings the same, speaks pretty good English. Whoever shall take up the said Negroe or gives intelligence that he may be found, either at the Woolpack in Bartholomew-lane, or at the Windsor Castle at Ratcliff Cross, shall have a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tobias,18-19,Negro,,male,,"well set, bushy Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,Man Servant,"a Woollen Parry Wastcoat, Breeches and Stockings the same",no,no,Daniel Sanders,-,-,- ; -,- ; -,the Woolpack in Bartholomew-lane; the Windsor Castle at Ratcliff Cross,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges,,-,
1706‑06‑24,r0791,London Gazette,"A Blackamore Man called Cæsar, about 21 Years of Age, having a Blue Shirt on, a pair of Doe-Skin Breeches printed, lined with Leather, an old Cloth Coat with Buttons at the Hands, pretty much wore, he has gotten the Itch, and is full of Scabs. Whoever secures him, so as his Master may have him again, shall have 10s. Reward and reasonable Charges, of Mr. Henry Goodin, at two Bridges near Enfield-Wash, or at his Dwelling-House upon Wapping-wall, London.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,21,Negro,,male,,is full of Scabs,"has gotten the Itch, and is full of Scabs",-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Shirt on, a pair of Doe-Skin Breeches printed, lined with Leather, an old Cloth Coat with Buttons at the Hands, pretty much wore",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Henry Goodin,-,"two Bridges near Enfield-Wash; his Dwelling-House upon Wapping-wall, London",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,reasonable Charges,10 s. Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1706‑07‑25,r0682,Post Man and the Historical Account,"WHereas Tobham a Negroe Man, of a Tawny Skin, near 6 foot high, mark’d with the small Pox, about 36 years old, speaks good English, in a blue Coat lin’d with red, and Pewter Buttons, has absented himself from the Lady Yeomons, living at Dartford in Kent, and taken with him several things of Value. Whoever can secure him and bring him to Mr Tho. Hudson Pewterer, in Mincing-lane, London, shall have 2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tobham,36,Negro,,male,72,"Tawny Skin, mark’d with the small Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks good English, and some Portugueze [sic]",,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat lin’d with red, and Pewter Buttons",theft: several things of Value,no,Lady Yeomons,-,Dartford in Kent,Mr Tho. Hudson,Pewterer,"Mincing-lane, London",,South East England,Dartford in Kent,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1706‑09‑19,r0683,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away from his Master about a fortnight since, a lusty Negroe Boy about 18 years of age, full of [Po]c[kh]oles, had a Silver Collar about his Neck, engraved, Capt. Tho. Mitchel’s Negroe, living in G[r]iffi[n]-street in Shadwel, had on a light colour’d Drugget Coat and red Wastcoat. Whoever secures and brings him or sends to Capt. Mitchell aforesaid, shall have 10 s Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1706-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,18,Negro,,male,,"lusty, full of [Po]c[kh]oles, had a Silver Collar about his Neck",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Silver Collar about his Neck, engraved, Capt. Tho. Mitchel[l]s Negroe, living in G[]iffi[]-street in Shadwel, had on a light colour’d Drugget Coat and red Wastcoat",no,no,Capt. Tho. Mitchell,-,G[]iffi[]-street in Shadwel,Capt. Tho. Mitchell,-,G[]iffi[]-street in Shadwel,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,reasonable Charges,10 s Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1707‑01‑14,r0077,Daily Courant,"Whereas a Negro, Aged about 21 years, belonging to the Royal African Company, was left between Egham and London, coming up from Hampton last Tuesday, in a light colour’d Wastcoat and Cap, going Lame. Whoever can discover where the said Negro is, or shall bring him to the African-house in Leaden-hall-street, shall have his Charges paid and receive a gratuity to his Satisfaction.",South East England,1707-01-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,21,Negro,,male,,going Lame,-,going Lame,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a light colour’d Wastcoat and Cap,no,no,the Royal African Company,company,Leaden-hall-street,the Royal African Company,company,Leaden-hall-street,,South East England,between Egham and London,-,-,-,,,,Charges paid and receive a gratuity to his Satisfaction,Charges paid and receive a gratuity to his Satisfaction,,-,
1707‑03‑08,r0431,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A middle-siz’d thick Negro Man, with a blue Cloath Wastcoat and Breeches lin’d with red, and red Button holes, with flat brass Buttons, and a dark colour’d Fustian Frock with brass Buttons, and blue Stockings, he speaks pretty good English, his Name was Mingo, but now he has chang’d it to John, whoever will apprehend and bring him to Mr Bentley; at Mr Isbell’s, a Grocer, near Holborn-Bridge, shall have 2 Guineas Reward, or if he will return to his Master in 8 days time, he shall be kindly received. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mingo (John),,Negro,,male,middle-siz’d,thick,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Cloath Wastcoat and Breeches lin’d with red, and red Button holes, with flat brass Buttons, and a dark colour’d Fustian Frock with brass Buttons, and blue Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Mr Bentley,-,"Mr Isbell’s, a Grocer, near Holborn-Bridge",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,2 Guineas,,-,
1707‑03‑18,r0432,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Middle size thick Negro Man, with a blue Cloath Wastecoat and Breeches lin’d with red, and red Button holes with flat Brass Buttons, and a dark colour’d Fustian Frock lin'd with red and flat Brass Buttons and blue Stockings: He speaks pretty good English; his Name was Mingo, but now he has chang’d it to John. Whoever will apprehend him and bring him to Mr Guy Ball, Merchant, in Hatton Garden, shall have 4 Guineas Reward, or if he'l return to his Master in 6 days time, he shall be kindly received. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mingo (John),,Negro,,male,Middle size,thick,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Cloath Wastecoat and Breeches lin’d with red, and red Button holes with flat Brass Buttons, and a dark colour’d Fustian Frock lin'd with red and flat Brass Buttons and blue Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,,Merchant,Hatton Garden,,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,4 Guineas,,-,yes
1707‑04‑23,r0684,Daily Courant,"Run away the 17th Instant from on Board the Mary Hope, Joseph Hamerton Commander, then lying at Gravesend, a lusty well-set Negro Man, Aged about 24 Years, he had on a dark Gray-colour’d Kersy Jacket and Breeches, speaks good English, and goes by the Name of Harry. Whoever secures him, so as he may be had again, shall receive as a Reward one Guinea and reasonable Charges from J. Hammon at the Pensilvania Coffee-house in Birchin-Lane; or if he will return he shall be kindly receiv’d by his Master.",South East England,1707-04-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry,24,Negro,,male,,lusty well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a dark Gray-colour’d Kersy Jacket and Breeches,no,no,-,-,-,J. Hammon,-,the Pensilvania Coffee-house in Birchin-Lane,yes,South East England,"the Mary Hope, lying at Gravesend",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,one Guinea and reasonable Charges,,-,
1707‑05‑12,r0078,London Gazette,"RUN away the 3d Instant, a Negro Boy about 17 Years of Age, called Hermitage or Bumaree, pretty tall and slim, small Legs, goes out with his Ankles, Pockholes in his Nose, a light colour’d Drugget Coat lined with red, a strip’d Ticken Jacket and Breeches, and a Flannen Wastcoat strip’d with red; his Shirt mark’d with H. speaks pretty good English. Whoever brings him to the Three Lions at the Hermitage Bridge, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1707-05-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hermitage (Bumaree),17,Negro,,male,pretty tall,"lim, small Legs, goes out with his Ankles, Pockholes in his Nose",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light colour’d Drugget Coat lined with red, a strip’d Ticken Jacket and Breeches, and a Flannen Wastcoat strip’d with red; his Shirt mark’d with H",no,no,-,-,-,the Three Lions,-,Hermitage Bridge,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1707‑07‑16,r0685,Daily Courant,"Went away from his Master Yesterday Morning at 4 a Clock, an East-Indian Boy nam’d Cæsar, about the Age of 16, wearing his own short Hair, a sad-colour’d Fustian Frock over a black Wastcoat, a Fustian pair of Breeches, and grey Stockings. He has a handsome Face; and is tall for his Age. Whoever takes him up, and brings him to Mr. John Waterhouse’s, in Aylif-street Goodman’s-Fields, shall have 10 s. Reward.",South East England,1707-07-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,16,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,tall for his Age,"short Hair, a handsome Face",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a sad-colour’d Fustian Frock over a black Wastcoat, a Fustian pair of Breeches, and grey Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Waterhouse,-,Aylif-street Goodman’s-Fields,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s. Reward,,-,
1707‑09‑04,r0079,London Gazette,"William Jacobs, a Negro, aged about 16 Years, run away from his Master about Three Weeks ago: He is tall and slender, with a stammering Speech, hath the Mark of a Cut in his Forehead, and the Jerusalem Arms, W.I. 1706. on his left Arm. Whoever brings him to Alexander King, next Door to the Tobacco Roll in Lambeth Street in Goodman’s fields, London, shall have 10 s. Reward.",South East England,1707-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Jacobs,16,Negro,,male,tall,"slender, the Jerusalem Arms, W.I. 1706. on his left Arm [tattoo]",-,-,the Mark of a Cut in his Forehead,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Alexander King,-,"next Door to the Tobacco Roll in Lambeth Street, Goodman’s fields, London",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s,,-,
1707‑09‑04,r0686,Post Boy (1695),"A Negro Boy aged about 16 Years shor[t] N[ec]k, flat Nose and thick Lips, has several Scars about his Throat, his Head bare in one or two places, occasioned, as is supposed, by some Fall, had on a red Pair of Breeches and an Old Cinnamon Colour Bateen Coat, speaks tolerable Good English, went by the Name of Prince  The said Black run away from his Master Mr. Tobias Bowles of Deal about the middle of July last, has since been seen at Dover and Places adjacent, and supposed he may come towards London; whoever brings an Account of him, so that he may be taken, shall receive as a Reward one Guinea, and Charges, giving notice to Mr. Lloyd, at his Coffee-house in Lombardstreet, London; Mr. Joackime at Sittingborn, or at his Masters at Deal in Kent.",South East England,1707-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Prince,16,Negro,,male,,"shor[t] N[ec]k, flat Nose and thick Lips, has several Scars about his Throat, his Head bare in one or two places",-,-,has several Scars about his Throat,-,-,-,speaks tolerable Good English,,-,-,-,-,,a red Pair of Breeches and an Old Cinnamon Colour Bateen Coat,no,no,Mr. Tobias Bowles,-,"Deal, Kent",Mr. Lloyd; Mr. Joackime; Mr. Tobias Bowles,- ; - ; -,"at his Coffee-house in Lombardstreet, London; Sittingborn; Deal in Kent",,-,-,South East England,"has since been seen at Dover and Places adjacent, and supposed he may come towards London",-,1,1,,Charges,"one Guinea, and Charges",,-,
1707‑11‑27,r0687,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away on Tuesday the 18th instant, from Dormer Sheppard, Esq; at Mile-end Green, a black Boy named Lewis, about 15 years old, in a Fustian Frock with Brass Buttons, Leather Breeches and blue Stockings. Whoever gives notice of or brings him to the said Dormer Sheppard, shall have their Charges paid and be very well rewarded besides; all Persons being forbid to harbour him at their Peril. He is suspected to be aboard some Ship in the River, bound for Leghorn or Guiney.",South East England,1707-11-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lewis,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with Brass Buttons, Leather Breeches and blue Stockings",no,yes,"Dormer Sheppard, Esq",-,Mile-end Green,"Dormer Sheppard, Esq",-,Mile-end Green,,South East England,Mile-end Green,Europe; Africa,Leghorn; Guiney,-,,,,their Charges paid and be very well rewarded besides,their Charges paid and be very well rewarded besides,yes,"ibid. – 29th November 1707, p.2.",
1707‑12‑04,r0688,London Gazette,"RUN away from Dormer Sheppard Esq, at Mile-end Green, on Tuesday the 18th Instant, a Black Boy, named Lewis, about 16 Years old, in a Fustian Frock with Brass Buttons, Leather Breeches, and blue Stockings. Whoever secures him and gives Notice of, or sends him to the said Dormer Sheppard, shall have their Charges paid, and a Guinea Reward. All Persons are forbid to harbour him at their Peril.",South East England,1707-11-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lewis,16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with Brass Buttons, Leather Breeches, and blue Stockings",no,yes,"Dormer Sheppard, Esq",-,Mile-end Green,"Dormer Sheppard, Esq",-,Mile-end Green,,South East England,Mile-end Green,-,-,-,1,1,,Charges,"their Charges paid, and a Guinea Reward",,-,yes
1707‑12‑13,r0689,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away from Dormer Sheppard, Esq; at Mile-end Green, on Sunday the 7th instant, a Black Boy, named Lewis, about 16 years old, with a Hat on, in a darkish fine Cloath Coat lin’d with Red, without a Wastcoat, Leather Breeches and Blue Stockings: He speaks English very well  He has been already advertis’d of in this Paper of the 27th and 29th of November, and the Gazette of the 4th instant; and on the 5th was brought home from Her Majesties Ship the Roebuck at Sheerness, aboard of which he had continued several Days, attempting to enter himself, having changed his Name to Scipio. He is now suppos’d to be aboard some Man of Warr. Whoever secures him and gives notice of, or sends him to the said Dormer Sheppards, shall have their Charges paid, and a Guinea reward. Masters of Ships, and all other Persons are forbid to harbour him at their peril.",South East England,1707-12-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lewis (Scipio),16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very well,,-,-,-,-,,"with a Hat on, in a darkish fine Cloath Coat lin’d with Red, without a Wastcoat, Leather Breeches and Blue Stockings",no,yes,"Dormer Sheppard, Esq",-,Mile-end Green,"Dormer Sheppard, Esq",-,Mile-end Green,,South East England,-,-,suppos’d to be aboard some Man of Warr,-,1,1,,Charges paid,"Charges paid, and a Guinea reward",yes,"ibid - 16th December 1707, p.2.",
1708‑02‑13,r0690,British Apollo,"RUN away from his Master on the 2d Instant, David Marat, a Black about seventeen Years of Age, with short wooly Hair; He had on a whitish Cloath Livery, Lin’d with Blew, and Princes-mettal Buttons, with a Turbant on his Head: He sounds a Trumpet, whoever secures him and brings him to Edward Talbot Esq; by Kingstreet near Soho, shall have five Guines Reward.",South East England,1708-02-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,17,Negro,,male,,short wooly Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,sounds a Trumpet,,"a whitish Cloath Livery, Lin’d with Blew, and Princes-mettal Buttons, with a Turbant on his Head",no,no,David Marat,-,-,Edward Talbot Esq,-,by Kingstreet near Soho,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,five Guines Reward,,-,
1708‑02‑17,r0433,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Negro Maid robb’d and run away from her Mistress Ann Ely, on Monday, the 2d instant, she was call’d Beneba, pretty much Pock-fretten, mi[ddle si]z'd, pretty Slim, about 23 years of Age. Whoever brings [illegible] notice of her, so as she may be taken, to her said Mistress at the Old Excise Office in Broad-street, or to Ralph Sma[?] at the Bible under the Royal Exchange, Cornhil, shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1708-02-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Beneba,23,Negro,,female,,"pretty much Pock-frettenn, mi[ddle si]z'd, pretty Slim",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Maid,-,theft: robb’d ... from her Mistress,no,Ann Ely,-,-,Ann Ely; Ralph Sma[?],- ; -,"the Old Excise Office in Broad-street; the Bible under the Royal Exchange, Cornhil",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1708‑11‑10,r0080,Daily Courant,"Made his Escape out of London Work-house in Bishops-gate-street, on Sunday Night the 7th Instant, A Negro Boy Named Herculus, tall and slender, a little pockfretten, Aged about 18 Years, having on a gray Druggit Coat and Wastcoat, two speckled Shirts, and a black Cap. Whoever secures him and gives notice to John Lee, Cooper, in Aldermanbury, or the Keeper of the said Workhouse, shall have a Guinea Reward and Reasonable Charges.",South East England,1708-11-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Herculus,18,Negro,,male,tall,"slender, a little pockfretten",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a gray Druggit Coat and Wastcoat, two speckled Shirts, and a black Cap",no,no,-,-,-,John Lee; London Work-house,cooper; -,Aldermanbury; Bishops-gate-street,,South East England,London Work-house in Bishops-gate-street,-,-,-,1,1,,Reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and Reasonable Charges,,-,
1709‑03‑16,r0691,Observator (1702),"Went away on Sunday the 6th Instant from the Lusitania Frigat, (John Wentworth Commander) John Adams, a Negro, aged 25 Years, near 6 Foot high, full-fac’d, blubber-lipt, lisps a little in Speech, wearing a Sea Jacket lin’d with Red. Whoever secures him, and brings him to the Sun Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange, shall have five Guineas Reward.",South East England,1709-03-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Adams,25,Negro,,male,72,"full-fac’d, blubber-lipt",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Sea Jacket lin’d with Red,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Sun Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange,yes,South East England,the Lusitania Frigat,-,-,-,5,5,,-,five Guineas Reward,,-,
1709‑04‑25,r0081,Daily Courant,"An Indian young Man, Black-tawny, call’d Glamb, about 18 Years old, of middle Stature, wears his own Coal-Black Hair a little Curling, round Visage, flat Nose; he has on a Sarge light Hair Colour whole Suit; run away from his Master Capt. John Carswell, at No.5. in Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields. Whoever brings him to his Master aforesaid, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Glamb,18,India,South Asia,male,middle Stature,"Black-tawny, Coal-Black Hair a little Curling, round Visage, flat Nose",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,Sarge light Hair Colour whole Suit,no,no,Capt. John Carswell,-,"No.5, Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields",Capt. John Carswell,-,"No.5, Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields",,South East England,"No.5, Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 2nd May 1709, p.2.",
1709‑07‑13,r0082,British Apollo,"RUN away from his Master on the 28th of June last, a Negro in a Grey Suit lin’d with Blue, with a Scar over his right Eye, about 22 Years of Age; if any can give information where he is, He shall have a Guinea Reward of Tho. Harrison Esq; near Mountague-House.",South East England,1709-06-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,22,Negro,,male,,a Scar over his right Eye,-,-,a Scar over his right Eye,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Grey Suit lin’d with Blue,no,no,-,-,-,Tho. Harrison Esq,-,near Mountague-House,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1709‑09‑08,r0692,Post Man and the Historical Account,"RUn away August the 15th, from Mr. Benjamin Waren at Stepney, a Negro Man about 28 years of Age, he speaks very indifferent English, of a middle Stature, having a small Finger grows out of one Hand more than is usual; the said Negro belongs to George Whit[]horn, Master of the Ship the New Society, last from Virginia. Whoever takes up the said Negro Man, and brings him to the abovesaid Mr Benj. Waren’s, Living at Stepney, Merchant, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1709-08-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,28,Negro,,male,middle Stature,a small Finger grows out of one Hand more than is usual,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,George Whit[]horn,Master of the Ship the New Society,-,Mr. Benjamin Waren,Merchant,Stepney,,South East England,Stepney,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1709‑09‑26,r0083,Daily Courant,"Suppos’d to be enticed or lost from the Star Inn on Fish-street-hill, on Friday last the 23d Instant, a Black Negro Boy about 14 Years of Age, a slender Lad, round Visag’d, his Eye-Lids being straiter than usual, so that he cannot look up without throwing his Head back, having on a sad colour’d Coat trim’d with Red, with a Black Cap bound round with Muslin with Silver Loops and Torcel’d. Whoever can give notice of him to Mr. Collyer, Habadasher of Hats at the King’s Arms and Beaver in Exchange Alley, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1709-09-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,"slender, round Visag’d, his Eye-Lids being straiter than usual, so that he cannot look up without throwing his Head back",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a sad colour’d Coat trim’d with Red, with a Black Cap bound round with Muslin with Silver Loops and Torcel’d",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Collyer,Habadasher of Hats,"King’s Arms and Beaver, Exchange Alley",,South East England,"Star Inn, Fish-street-hill",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1709‑12‑27,r0084,Daily Courant,"Whereas a lustly young Negro Man about the Age of 20, known in and about York-Buildings by the Name of Kingston, run away from his Master the 25th Instant; whoever brings him to Mr. Norris at Will’s Coffee-house in Covent-Garden shall have a Guinea Reward. He went away in an old Black Sute and carries about him a Certificate of his being Baptiz’d by Mr. Yates, Reader of St. Martin’s in the Fields. ",South East England,1709-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kingston,20,Negro,,male,,lustly,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,an old Black Sute,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Norris,-,"Will’s Coffee-house, Covent-Garden",,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1710‑01‑17,r0088,London Gazette,"On the 4th Instant run away from the Bristol Brigantine, Capt. Daniel Hubbard Commander, Jos. James, a young Man, about 18 Years of Age, light curl’d Hair; and a Negro Man, about 28 Years of Age, of a very gram Countenance, and very lusty Stature, call’d Degoe, both in Sailor’s Habit: If any Person can bring the Negro, or both of them, to the aforesaid Captain Hubbard, at the White-hart in Broad-street, or to Stephen Blanchard o[] the Colledge-Green, Bristol, shall have 5 l. Reward, and reasonable Charges for bringing them both, or the Negro.",South East England,1710-01-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Degoe,28,Negro,,male,,"a very gram Countenance, and very lusty Stature",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,Sailor’s Habit,no,no,-,-,-,Captain Hubbard; Stephen Blanchard,Commander of the Bristol Brigantine ; -,"the White-hart in Broad-street; the College-Green, Bristol",yes,South East England,-,-,-,Jos. James,5,,,reasonable Charges,"5 l. Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1710‑01‑23,r0085,Daily Courant,"Whereas a lusty young Negro Man about the age of 20, known about York-Buildings by the Name of Kingston, Ran away from his Master on Christmas Day and enter’d himself on Board her Majesty’s Ship Essex at Chatham, was upon due Application discharg’d the said Ship and brought to London on Friday the 20th Instant, but went away agen the same Night, whoever gives notice of him to Mr. Morris at Will’s Coffee-house in Covent-Garden, so as he may be apprehended, shall have a Guineas Reward, or if brought thither shall be paid 2 Guineas with Charges by the said Mr. Morris. He went away in an old Sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockins, and carrys about him a Certificate of being Baptiz’d by Mr. Yates Reader of St. Martin’s in the Fields. Or if he’ll Return to his Service in Ten Days he shall be kindly receiv’d. ",South East England,1710-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kingston,20,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,an old Sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockins,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Morris,-,"Will’s Coffee-house, Covent-Garden",,South East England,London,,-,-,1,1,,or if brought thither shall be paid 2 Guineas with Charges,2 Guineas with Charges,,-,yes
1710‑02‑10,r0086,Daily Courant,"Whereas a lusty young Negro Man about the Age of 20, known about York-Buildings by the Name of Kingston, ran away from his Master on Christmas Day and enter’d himself on Board her Majesty’s Ship Essex at Chatham, was upon due Application discharg’d the said Ship and brought to London on Friday the 20th of January last, but went away agen the same Night. Whoever gives notice of him to Mr. Morris at Will’s Coffee-house in Covent-Garden, so that he may be Apprehended, shall have 2 Guineas Reward, or if brought thither shall be paid 2 Guineas with Charges by the said Mr. Morris. He went away in an old sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockings, and carrys about him a Certificate of being Baptiz’d by Mr. Yates Reader of St. Martin’s in the Fields.",South East England,1710-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kingston,20,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,an old sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockings,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Morris,-,"Will’s Coffee-house, Covent-Garden",,South East England,London,-,-,-,2,2,,with Charges,2 Guineas with Charges,,-,yes
1710‑02‑22,r0087,Daily Courant,"Whereas a lusty young Negro Man about the Age of 20, known about York-Buildings by the Name of Kingston, ran away from his Master on Christmas Day and enter’d himself on Board her Majesty’s Ship Essex at Chatham, was upon due Application discharg’d the said Ship and brought to London on Friday the 20th of January last, but went away agen the same Night. Whoever gives notice of him to Mr. Morris at Will’s Coffee-house in Covent-Garden, so that he may be Apprehended, shall have 4 Guineas Reward, or if brought thither shall be paid 4 Guineas with Charges by the said Mr. Morris. He went away in an old sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockings, and carrys about him a Certificate of being Baptiz’d by Mr. Yates Reader of St. Martin’s in the Fields. ",South East England,1710-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kingston,20,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,an old sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockings,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Morris,-,"Will’s Coffee-house, Covent-Garden",,South East England,London,-,-,-,4,4,,with Charges,4 Guineas with Charges,yes,ibid. - Daily Courant 13th March 1710,yes
1710‑09‑27,r0089,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master the 25th Instant, a Negro Boy call’d Stepney, of about 15 or 16 Years of Age, having 7 small Cuts on the Right side of his Forehead, and a cross Cut on his Left Cheek; he had on an old Cap and a Black Wastcoat. If he will return to his Master Mr. Isaac Barber, Commander of the Camwood Merchant now at Gravesend, he shall be kindly receiv’d; if not, whoever will secure him and bring or send him to Wm Smith, a Chymist, in Goodman’s-fields in Alyss-street, shall have 2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges: He being an Apprentice Bound it will be dangerous for any one to entertain him.",South East England,1710-09-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Stepney,15-16,Negro,Africa,male,,"7 small Cuts on the Right side of his Forehead, and a cross Cut on his Left Cheek",-,-,,"7 small Cuts on the Right side of his Forehead, and a cross Cut on his Left Cheek",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,an old Cap and a Black Wastcoat,no,yes,Mr. Isaac Barber,Commander of the Camwood Merchant,(now at) Gravesend,Mr. Isaac Barber; Wm Smith,Commander of the Camwood Merchant; Chymist,"(now at) Gravesend; Goodman’s-fields, Alyss-street",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1711‑01‑11,r0693,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away on Monday last from Capt. Benjamin Rudyerd, his Servant, William Britton, a Black, having but one Eye (with Things of some Value.) Whoever secures the said Britton, so that he may be brought to Justice, shall receive 10 s. as a Reward, inquiring for the said Capt. Rudyerd at Will’s Coffee-house under Scotland-yard-gate, Whitehall.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Britton,,Negro,,male,,having but one Eye,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,theft: with Things of some Value,no,Capt. Benjamin Rudyerd,-,-,Capt. Benjamin Rudyerd,-,"Will’s Coffee-house under Scotland-yard-gate, Whitehall",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s. as a Reward,,-,
1711‑03‑24,r0421,Post Boy (1695),"ON Monday last, a Negroe Boy, about 14 Years old, of a good Complexion, indifferent Tall, speaks good English, with a Drugget Coat, Silk Wastcoat, with Red and Yellow Stripes, ran away: Whoever gives Notice of him, so as he may be had, to Nandoe's Coffee-house near Temple [B]ar; or to Mr. Giles Batchelor, Linnen-Draper, at the Hartichoak and B[], in Cheapside, London; or to Major Day in Bristol, shall have 4 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1711-03-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,indifferent Tall,a good Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Drugget Coat, Silk Wastcoat, with Red and Yellow Stripes",no,no,-,-,-,-; Mr. Giles Batchelor; Major Day,-; Linner-Draper ; -,"Nandoe's Coffee-house near Temple [B]ar; he Hartichoak and B[], in Cheapside, London; Bristol",,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,reasonable Charges,"4 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1711‑04‑05,r0479,Post Boy (1695),"AN Indian Boy, about 18 Years Old, Tawny Complexion, long Black Hair, slender, had on a Black Cap, a thickset Coat, Silver Ear-rings in his Ears, speaks indifferent English, went away from his Master Tho. Wibergh, Esq; on Saturday Night last; whoever can discover him, so as to be had again, shall have 10 s. reward, by Mr. Smith House-keeper to the Honourable House of Commons, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1711-03-31,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,18,India,,male,,"Tawny Complexion, long Black Hair, slender",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Black Cap, a thickset Coat, Silver Ear-rings in his Ears",no,no,"Tho. Wibergh, Esq",-,-,Mr. Smith,House-keeper to the Honourable House of Commons,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,reasonable Charges,"10 s. reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1711‑04‑10,r0481,Post Boy (1695),"AN Indian Boy, about 17 Years Old, Tawny Complexion, long Black Hair, call’d Thomas Chugra, had on a thick set Coat, Black Plush Cap, Red Plush Breeches, Silver Ear-rings, speaks pretty good English, went away from his Master Tho. Wibergh, Esq; and is supposed to intend to go on board some of Her Majesty’s Ships; whoever gives Notice to Mr. Tho. Smith, House-keeper to the Honourable House of Commons, or to Mr. James Landsdown, at St. Katherine’s, so as he may be had again, shall have 20 s. reward, and reasonable Charges; and any that detain him, shall answer it at their Peril.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Chugra,17,India,South Asia,male,,long Black Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a thick set Coat, Black Plus Cap, Red Plush Breeches, Silver Ear-rings",no,yes,"Tho. Wibergh, Esq",-,-,Mr. Tho. Smith; Mr. James Landsdown,House-keeper to the Honourable House of Commons ; -,- ; St. Katherine’s,,-,-,-,is supposed to intend to go on board some of Her Majesty’s Ships,-,1,,,reasonable Charges,"20 s. reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 12th April 1711, p.4.",yes
1711‑05‑01,r0480,Post Boy (1695),"AN East-India Boy, born in Bengall, went away from his Master Tho. Wibergh, Esq; on the first of April, long Black Hair; Tawny Complexion, slender; had on a thick set Frock, Red Breeches, Silver Ear-Rings, speaks Broken English, and is supposed to be tempted away by some Officer belonging to Her Majesty’s Navy: Whoever Harbours him, he being an Indentur’d Servant, shall be liable to all Damages, if not, advice given to Mr. Smith, House-keeper to the Honourable House of Commons at Westminster, and upon such Advice, so as he may be had again, shall have 20 s. reward, with reasonable Charges.",South East England,1711-04-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"long Black Hair; Tawny complexion, slender",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks Broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a thick set Frock, Red Breeches, Silver Ear-Rings",no,yes,"Tho. Wibergh, Esq",-,-,Mr. Smith,House-keeper to the Honourable House of Commons at Westminster,-,,-,-,-,is supposed to be tempted away by some Officer belonging to Her Majesty’s Navy,-,1,,,reasonable Charges,"20 s. reward, with reasonable Charges",,-,
1711‑05‑12,r0091,London Gazette,"WHereas one George Scanderbag, a Negro of about 17 Years of Age, above 4 Foot high, having no Calves to his Legs, being splay-footed, speaks good English, went away from C[a]ptain Ramsey’s (his Master’s) House in Colledge-court in Westminster on the 7th Instant, having on an old grey Livery with Brass Buttons and blue Stockings, and took with him a new Livery Coat, being red lined with green, and the Buttons of Pewter, and white Thread Button-holes. Whoever shall safely deliver him into his said Master’s House, shall have a Guinea reward, and Charges born.",South East England,1711-05-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George Scanderbag,17,Negro,,male,>48,"no Calves to his Legs, being splay-footed",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,an old grey Livery with Brass Buttons and blue Stockings,"theft: a new Livery Coat, being red lined with green, and the Buttons of Pewter, and white Thread Button-holes",no,C[a]ptain Ramsey,-,"Colledge-court, Westminster",C[a]ptain Ramsey,-,"Colledge-court, Westminster",,South East England,"Colledge-court, Westminster",-,-,-,1,1,,Charges born,"a Guinea reward, and Charges born",yes,"ibid. - 15th May 1711, p.2.",
1711‑06‑26,r0092,Daily Courant,"Run away from Mr. Shute, Merchant in Pudding Lane, near the Monument, a Young Negro Woman, Yellowish Complexion, Middle-Stature, and Slender, with two Fl[e]sh Marks one above the Shoulder, the other above her Breast below her Collar-bone, when she went away had on a Red and Blue Pladd Gown and Petticoat, she Robbed her Master of a Trunk and several other things. Whoever shall secure the said Negro and give Notice to the said Shure, shall have 10 s. Reward and Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,young,Negro,,female,Middle-Stature,"Yellowish Complexion, Slender, with two F[le?]sh Marks one above the Shoulder, the other above her Breast below her Collar-bone",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Red and Blue Plaid Gown and Petticoat,theft: Robbed her Master of a Trunk and several other things,no,Mr. Shure,merchant,"Pudding Lane, near the Monument",Mr. Shure,merchant,"Pudding Lane, near the Monument",,South East England,"Pudding Lane, near the Monument",-,-,-,,10,,Charges,10 s. Reward and Charges,,-,
1711‑08‑10,r0048,Daily Courant,"William Hanibal aged about 20 Years, short, thick-set, big Legs, long black Hair inclinable to Friz, thick Lips, short Nose, Copper-Colour or Indian Complexion, Born on the Island of Java, speaks English well, Run from his Master Capt. J. Evans in Arlington-street St. James’s on Monday the 6th Instant, having been his Servant several Years at Sea in her Majesty’s Service. If any Officer shall Impress the said William Hanibal and give Notice to the said Captain, or to Mr. Noy Willey, Apothecary, near the Monument, shall receive 20 s. Reward; or if any Constable or other Parish Officer or Person shall secure the said Wm Hanibal, shall receive the like Reward.",South East England,1711-08-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Hanibal,20,,South Asia,male,short,"short, thick-set, big Legs, long black Hair inclinable to Friz, thick Lips, short Nose, Copper-Colour or Indian Complexion",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,no,no,Capt. J. Evans,-,-,Capt. J. Evans; Mr. Noy Willey,- ; Apothecary,- ; near the Monument,,South East England,Arlington-street St. James’s,-,-,-,1,,,-,20 s. Reward,,-,
1711‑08‑18,r0451,London Gazette,"WEnt away from Capt. Salmon Morrice, at Hempstead. near Chatham, on Saturday last, Constantine, a Negro Man, Aged about 25 Years, He is a thin Man, of a middle Stature, well-featur’d for a Black scarify’d with a Rose between the Eyebrows and on each Temple, also mark’d on the Breast like a double Diamond, speaks very little English, and had on a yellow Livery Wastcoat, and a green Beggars Velvet Frock with Metal buttons. If he will return again he shall be kindly receiv’d; if not, whoever will bring him, or give notice so as he may be secur’d, to Benj. Tooke, at the Middle Temple gate in Fleetstreet, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasouable Charges.",South East England,1711-08-11,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Constantine,25,Negro,Africa,male,middle Stature,"thin, well-featur’d for a Black scarify’d with a Rose between the Eyebrows and on each Temple, also mark’d on the Breast like a double Diamond",-,-,"scarify’d with a Rose between the Eyebrows and on each Temple, also mark’d on the Breast like a double Diamond","scarify’d with a Rose between the Eyebrows and on each Temple, also mark’d on the Breast like a double Diamond",-,-,speaks very little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a yellow Livery Wastcoat, and a green Beggars Velvet Frock with Metal buttons",no,no,Capt. Salmon Morrice,-,Hempstead near Chatham,Benj. Tooke,-,the Middle Temple gate in Fleetstreet,,South East England,Hempstead near Chatham,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1711‑10‑02,r0093,Daily Courant,"Run away the 9th of September last from on board the Ship Alexander, lying in the lower Wet Dock near Deptford; a Negro Man named Lime-house, aged 32 Years, born in Guinea, smooth faced, with short thick Fingers, about 5 Foot 6 Inches high. Whoever brings him to Capt. Richard Bond at his House near Ratcliff-Cross, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1711-09-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lime-house,32,Negro,Africa,male,66,"smooth faced, with short thick Fingers",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Richard Bond,-,near Ratcliff-Cross,yes,South East England,lower Wet Dock near Deptford,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 3rd, 4th October 1711",
1711‑10‑11,r0694,Daily Courant,"Run the 3d Instant from on board the Ship Tryal-Galley, Capt. Nath. Gerrish Commander, now lying in Cherry-Garden-Hole, a Negro Man called Ned, aged about 23 Years; he is a pretty tall Man, his Right Knee Burnt, as also one of his Hands, the Skin of which is shrivelled and shrunk up; he had on when went away a dark grey Watch Coat lined with Blue, a pair of Check Linnen Breeches, a white Shirt, a pair of grey Yarn Stockings, and a new Felt Hatt. He was seen at Bromley near Stratford the 5th Instant. Whoever brings the said Negro to Allin Buckham at Wapping-New-Stairs, shall have 3 Guineas Reward.",South East England,1711-10-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ned,23,Negro,,male,pretty tall,"his Right Knee Burnt, as also one of his Hands, the Skin of which is shrivelled and shrunk up",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark grey Watch Coat lined with Blue, a pair of Check Linnen Breeches, a white Shirt, a pair of grey Yarn Stockings, and a new Felt Hatt",no,no,-,-,-,Allin Buckham,-,Wapping-New-Stairs,yes,South East England,the Ship Tryal-Galley,-,suppos’d to be on board some Ship going to the West Indies,-,3,3,,-,3 Guineas Reward,,-,
1711‑12‑22,r0422,Post Boy (1695),"Whereas a Black East-India Boy, speaks good English, and some Portugueze, about 17 Years of Age, has had the Small-Pox, with his own Hair, (not woolly) went away from his Master on Sunday last in the Evening, with a Livery, pretty new, viz. a light Green Coat, Wastcoat, and Breeches, lin’d with Red, and seam’d with the same, and Brass Buttons. Whoever will secure the said Boy, and bring him to the 3 Crowns, the Corner of Bedford-street, in Covent-Garden, shall have half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges; and if the said Boy will return to his Master, he shall be kindly receiv’d.",South East England,1711-12-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"his own Hair, (not woolly)",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks good English, and some Portugueze",,-,-,-,-,,"a Livery, pretty new, viz a light Green Coat, Wastcoat, and Breeches, lin’d with Red, and seam’d with the same, and Brass Buttons",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the 3 Crowns, the Corner of Bedford-street, in Covent-Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,reasonable Charges,"half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1711‑12‑26,r0094,Daily Courant,"A tall proper Negro Man, aged about 32 Years, with a crooked Fore-Finger on his Right Hand, 3 Scars on each Temple, sometimes wearing a light-coloured Coat lined with Red, or a grey Suit trimmed and lined with Black, sometimes in a Pea Wastcoat, wearing his own Hair or a black Wig, which run away from the Ship Globe lying in Lyme-house-Hole, Capt. Wm Holman Commander, on Sunday Morning the 23d of December 1711. Whoever brings the said Negro to Capt. Wm Holman below Ratcliff-Cross, shall have 5 Guineas Reward, and all Charges bore.",South East England,1711-12-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,32,Negro,Africa,male,tall,"proper Negro, with a crooked Fore-Finger on his Right Hand, 3 Scars on each Temple",-,-,3 Scars on each Temple,3 Scars on each Temple,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"sometimes wearing a light-coloured Coat lined with Red, or a grey Suit trimmed and lined with Black, sometimes in a Pea Wastcoat, wearing his own Hair or a black Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Wm Holman,Commander of the Ship Globe,below Ratcliff-Cross,yes,South East England,-,-,-,-,5,5,,all Charges,"5 Guineas Reward, and all Charges bore",yes,ibid. - 27th December 1711,
1712‑01‑19,r0096,Daily Courant,"Run away from on Board the Lucitania, Capt. Holland, at Gravesend, an East-Indian Young Man by Name Cæsar, belonging to Mr. John Yeamans, aged about 17 Years, speaketh English very Plain, well-shaped, with curled Hair, having on him a Grey Cloath Coat lined with Blue, with Brass Buttons. If any Person bringeth the said Indian to Mr. Henry Palmer at Mr Hatfield’s in Little-Winchester-street, or to the said Mr. Yeamans at the Plough, a Hatter’s, in Lombard-street, shall have 3 Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"well-shaped, with curled Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaketh English very Plain,,-,-,-,-,,"a Grey Cloath Coat lined with Blue, with Brass Buttons",no,no,Mr. John Yeamans,Hatter,"the Plough, a Hatter’s, Lombard-street",Mr. Henry Palmer,- ; -,"Mr Hatfield’s, Little-Winchester-street",yes,South East England,"the Lucitania, at Gravesend",-,-,-,3,3,,-,3 Guineas,yes,"Post Man and the Historical Account - 22nd January 1712, p.2.",
1712‑01‑19,r0842,Post Boy [1695],"RUN away from on board the Lucitania, Captain Holland at Gravesend, an East-India young Man, named Caesar, belonging to Mr. Yeamans; aged about 17 Years, speaks English very plain, well shap'd, with curled Hair, having on a grey Cloth Coat lined with Blue, with Brass Buttons. Whoever brings the said Indian to Mr. Hen. Palmer, at Mr. Hatfields in Little Winchester-street; or to the said Mr. Yeamans, at the Plough, a Hatter, in Lombard-street, shall have 3 Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Caesar,17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"well shap'd, with curled Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very plain,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,Mr. [John] Yeamans,Hatter,at the Plough... in Lombard Street,Mr. Hen[ry] Palmer,-,Mr. Hatfield's in Little Winchester-street,yes,South East England,"the ship Lucitania, at Gravesend",-,-,-,3,3,,-,3 Guineas,,,yes
1712‑01‑29,r0090,London Gazette,"RUN away from her Master James Spag[g], near Limehouse-bridge, a Negro Maid, about 21 Years of Age, well set, her Name A[]n, speaks good English. Whoever secures her, and gives notice to her Master aforesaid or to Mr. Cook, at the Saw. in Lombardstreet, shall have 20 s. Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),A[n]n,21,Negro,,female,,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Maid,-,no,no,James Spag[g],-,near Limehouse-bridge,James Spag[g]; Mr. Cook,- ; -,near Limehouse-bridge; the Saw. in Lombardstreet,,South East England,near Limehouse-bridge,-,-,-,1,,,-,-,yes,"Daily Courant, 18th January 1712.",
1712‑03‑29,r0695,Daily Courant,"Wm Jacobs, a Negro, aged 22 Years, Run away from his Master on Tuesday last in the Evening, he is a middle-sized Man, with a Stammering Speech, hath the Mark of a Cut in his Forehead, and the Jerusalem Arms W.I. 1706, on his Left Arm. Whoever brings him to his Master, Alexander King, Surgeon of her Majesty’s Ship the Rye Galley, either on board the said Ship at Woolwich, or to his House in Lambeth-street in Goodman’s-Fields, shall have a Guinea Reward, or if he will voluntarily return, he shall be pardoned.",South East England,1712-03-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Wm Jacobs,22,Negro,,male,middle-sized,"the Mark of a Cut in his Forehead, and the Jerusalem Arms W.I. 1706, on his Left Arm",-,-,the Mark of a Cut in his Forehead,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Alexander King,Surgeon,Lambeth-street in Goodman’s-Fields,Alexander King,Surgeon,her Majesty’s Ship the Rye Galley at Woolwich; Lambeth-street in Goodman’s-Fields,yes,South East England,her Majesty’s Ship the Rye Galley,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1712‑05‑17,r0696,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Run away from a Merchant Ship at Portsmouth, an East India Black Boy, Named Titus, about 15 Years Old, indifferent long Black Hair and very full a top, well shaped, and a mark on the right Cheek near the Eye. Whoever secures him and brings him to Mr Tho. Cobrin Boats-maine of the Hulk at Portsmouth, or to Mrs Staples in Marine Square; near the Tower of London, shall have a Guinea and reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Titus,15,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"indifferent long Black Hair and very full a top, well shaped, and a mark on the right Cheek near the Eye",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr Tho. Cobrin; Mrs Staples,Boats-maine; -,the Hulk at Portsmouth; Marine Square; near the Tower of London,yes,South East England,a Merchant Ship at Portsmouth,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea and reasonable Charges,,-,
1712‑09‑08,r0697,Daily Courant,"Whereas a short thick East-Indian black Boy, whose Name is Scany or Scanderbag, about 16 or 18 Years of Age, having only on a blue Cloth Wastcoat and Breeches with blue Buttons, his Hair short not cut off above a Month, and wears a black Cap, has absented from his Masters Service ever since Tuesday the 26th of August 1712  ‘Tis said he is in Company with one John Scultrop a Barber’s Boy in Leaden-hall-Market, who Sings about the Town and Country. Whoever will secure the black Boy and bring him to Wm Cotesworth’s, Esq, in Lime street, London, shall have 10 s. Reward, and if taken in the Country Reasonable Charges besides.",South East England,1712-08-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scany (Scanderbag),16-18,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"short thick, his Hair short not cut off above a Month",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Cloth Wastcoat and Breeches with blue Buttons, and wears a black Cap",no,no,-,-,-,"Wm Cotesworth, Esq",-,"Lime street, London",,-,-,-,-,John Scultrop,,10,,if taken in the Country Reasonable Charges besides,"10 s. Reward, and if taken in the Country Reasonable Charges besides",yes,"ibid. – 11th September 1712, p.2.",
1713‑01‑14,r0097,Daily Courant,"A tall Negro Man, aged about 20, called by the Name of Joe, speaks good English, had on a Pea Jacket and Breeches lined with Blue, and a Pair of long Breeches over the other down to his Ancles, a speckled Shirt, mill’d Cap Cloath Colour, a pair of grey Stockings, an Iron fastned on his Right Leg, a Sore on his Left Skin Bone, went away from his Master Capt. Jeremiah Turner, at Ratcliff-Cross, on Monday Morning last. Whoever brings him to his said Master, or sends word to Mr. Mount, Stationer, on Tower-hill, shall have 2 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1713-01-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe,20,Negro,,male,tall,"an Iron fastned on his Right Leg, a Sore on his Left Skin Bone",-,a Sore on his Left Skin [sic] Bone,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Pea Jacket and Breeches lined with Blue, and a Pair of long Breeches over the other down to his Ancles, a speckled Shirt, mill’d Cap Cloath Colour, a pair of grey Stockings, an Iron fastned on his Right Leg",no,no,Capt. Jeremiah Turner,-,Ratcliff-Cross,Capt. Jeremiah Turner; Mr. Mount,- ; stationer,Ratcliff-Cross; Tower-hill,,South East England,Ratcliff-Cross,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"2 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1713‑01‑17,r0095,London Gazette,"A Negro called Scipio (his Negro Name Ossion) of middle Stature aged about 24 Years, speaks imperfect English, somewhat Splayfooted, run away from his Master, Captain Foye of Bristol, about the 5th of November last, wearing at that time a great Coat of light brown Cloth, a Jackcoat and old Leather Breeches, both with brass Buttons. Whoever gives Notice of him, so as he may be secured, to his Master at Bristol, or to Mr. John Merriwether at Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombardstreet, shall receive 5 l. reward.",South East England,1712-11-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio (Ossion),24,Negro,,male,middle Stature,somewhat Splayfooted,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks imperfect English,,-,-,-,-,,"a great Coat of light brown Cloth, a Jackcoat and old Leather Breeches, both with brass Buttons",no,no,Captain Foye,-,Bristol,Captain Foye; Mr. John Merriwether,- ; -,"Bristol; Lloyd’s Coffee-house, Lombardstreet",,-,-,-,-,-,5,,,-,"5 l. Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1713‑01‑22,r0698,Post Boy (1695),"RAN away from his Master, on the 20th instant, An East India Black, about 19 Years old, middle-siz’d, pretty well shap’d, his Hair of a moderate Length and curls, is something hollow-ey’d, and a small Face, having a Streak down the upper part of his Forehead a little blacker than the rest, streight Limb’d, and goes with his Toes out, unusual for People of that Colour; had a grey Coat trim’d with the same Colour, with Brass Buttons, black Wastcoat and Breeches, speaks English pretty well. Whoever will take him up and secure him, so that his Master may have him again, shall have 2 Guineas Reward; and to be heard of at the Widow Hurts Coffee-house in the Strand, overagainst Katharine street, and at the Virginia Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange.",South East England,1713-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,19,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,middle-siz’d,"pretty well shap’d, his Hair of a moderate Length and curls, is something hollow-ey’d, and a small Face, having a Streak down the upper part of his Forehead a little blacker than the rest, streight Limb’d, and goes with his Toes out, unusual for Peo",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English pretty well,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Coat trim’d with the same Colour, with Brass Buttons, black Wastcoat and Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Widow Hurts Coffee-house in the Strand, overagainst Katharine street; the Virginia Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,2 Guineas Reward,,-,
1713‑03‑14,r0598,Daily Courant,"Madam Davis, lodging at Mr. Slann’s at the White House in Lime-street, at the hither-end near leaden-hall-street, had a Mallato Maid, tall and slender, about 17 Years old, went away from her said Mistress the 2d Instant, her Apparel was a Sad Colour Stuff Gown and Petticoat. Whoever gives Notice to her said Mistress, or Mr. Slann, so that he or she may have Information where she is, so that her said Mistress may have her again, shall receive a Guinea Reward: If she will come home shall be kindly received.",South East England,1713-03-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,17,Mulatto,,female,tall,slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Maid,a Sad Colour Stuff Gown and Petticoat,no,no,Madam Davis,-,"lodging at Mr. Slann’s at the White House in Lime-street, at the hither-end near leaden-hall-street",Madam Davis; Mr Slann,- ; -,"the White House in Lime-street, at the hither-end near leaden-hall-street",,South East England,"Mr. Slann’s at the White House in Lime-street, at the hither-end near leaden-hall-street",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1713‑03‑16,r0699,Daily Courant,"Run away the 3d Instant from on Board the Ship Arden lying at Deptford and bound to Maryland, an Indian Black named Will Ralph, aged about 18 or 20 Years, middle sized, wearing his own Hair which is inclin’d to Curl. Whoever brings him, or gives Notice where he is, (so that he be taken) to Captain Richard Read Commander of the said Ship at his House in Rotherhith, or to Mr John Bodicoate next Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street, shall have 10 s. Reward.",South East England,1713-03-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Will Ralph,18-20,Black East Indies,,male,middle sized,wearing his own Hair which is inclin’d to Curl,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Captain Richard Read; Mr John Bodicoate,Commander of the Ship Arden; -,his House in Rotherhith; next Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street,yes,South East England,the Ship Arden lying at Deptford,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s. Reward,,-,
1713‑04‑28,r0098,Daily Courant,"A Tawny Negro named Andrew, of a middle Stature, [illegible] 23 Years old, 4 of his Teeth of his upper Jaw out before, pitted with the Small-Pox, has short Nails on his Fingers, speaks good English, wears a light-grey Cloath Livery Coat, lined with Red, the Lace Worsted, above an Inch broad, mixed with White and Red, with a little Black, the Buttons White and Red. Run away from his Master Colonel Edmund Edlyne from King’s-Cleare in Hampshire, and ‘tis believed he is In or about London: Whoever secures and gives Notice of him to Mr. William Nai[]h, Jeweller, in Prince'-street, near the Stocks-Market, London, shall have 2 Guineas Reward and Charges born.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Andrew,23,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"Tawny; 4 of his Teeth of his upper Jaw out before, pitted with the Small-Pox, has short Nails on his Fingers",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light-grey Cloath Livery Coat, lined with Red, the Lace Worsted, above an Inch broad, mixed with White and Red, with a little Black, the Buttons White and Red",no,no,Colonel Edmund Edlyne,-,Colonel Edmund Edlyne,Mr. William Nai[]h,jeweller,"Prince'-street, near the Stocks-Market, London",,South England,King’s-Cleare in Hampshire,South East England,London,-,2,2,,Charges Born,2 Guineas Reward and Charges Born,,-,
1713‑05‑02,r0099,Daily Courant,"A lusty Negro Man named Johnno, speaks broken English, but pretty good French, short Negro Hair, wears a Cinnamon or light-colour Stuff Coat, commonly has a Violin with him, Run away from his Master the 18th of April last. Whoever secures him, or gives Advice of the same, to Capt. Tho. Jeffers at the Sun Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange, London, so that his Master may have him again, shall receive as a Reward 10 s. and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1713-04-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Johnno,man,Negro,,male,,"lusty, short Negro Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks broken English, but pretty good French",,-,-,-,plays the violin,,a Cinnamon or light-colour Stuff Coat,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Tho. Jeffers,-,"the Sun Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange, London",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,reasonable Charges,10 s. and reasonable Charges,,-,
1713‑07‑31,r0100,Daily Courant,"A Negro Boy, called Oroonoco, about 13 Years old, lost his Way; he had on a Blue Coat trim’d with Red, a Hat, and Brown Linnen Breeches, and belongs to Capt. Robert Jackson. Whoever brings him to Mr. Nath. Carpenter, Merchant, in Clements-Lane, shall have half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Oroonoco,13,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Coat trim’d with Red, a Hat, and Brown Linnen Breeches",no,no,Capt. Robert Jackson,-,-,Mr. Nath.,"Carpenter, Merchant",Clements-Lane,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1713‑09‑03,r0423,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away from Mr. Hen. Godwin of Stifford-Clayes, near Graies in Essex, on the 26th of Aug. last, a Negro Boy aged about 14 Years, small of Stature, having on a Light-colour’d Fustian Wastcoat and Breeches, and without a Hat. Whoever will give Account where he is, so as he may be had again; or will bring him to Mr. Godwin aforesaid; or to Mr. Wm Lane in Little St. Helens in Bishopgate-street, London, shall receive a satisfactory Reward.",South East England,1713-08-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,small of Stature,,-,-,-,-,,--,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Light-colour’d Fustian Wastcoat and Breeches, and without a Hat",no,no,Mr. Hen. Godwin,-,"Stifford-Clayes, near Graies in Essex",Mr. Hen. Godwin; Mr. Wm Lane,- ; -,"Stifford-Clayes, near Graies in Essex; Little St. Helens in Bishopgate-street, London",,South East England,"Stifford-Clayes, near Graies in Essex",-,-,-,,,,a satisfactory Reward,a satisfactory Reward,,-,
1713‑10‑10,r0700,Daily Courant,"A Tawny Boy, named Cæsar, about 11 Years of Age, in Black Cloaths, speaks a little broken English, suppos'd to be stolen on Thursday last. Whoever brings him to Mr. Manwaring’s over-against the Church in Threadneedle-street, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1713-10-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,11,Tawny,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks a little broken English,,-,-,-,-,,in Black Cloaths,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mr. Manwaring’s over-against the Church in Threadneedle-street,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1714‑01‑06,r0101,Daily Courant,"Went away from his Master, an Indian Slave of a middle Stature, about 22 Years of Age, lank black Hair, a blue Livery lined with Yellow, his Visage thin and somewhat Tawney, and is called by the Name of Haddington. Whoever brings him, or any certain Account where he is to be found, to his Master who is to be heard of at the Jerusalem Coffee-house in Exchange-Alley, shall have One Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Haddington,22,India,,male,middle Stature,"lank black Hair, his Visage thin and somewhat Tawney",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Livery lined with Yellow,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Jerusalem Coffee-house in Exchange-Alley,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1714‑03‑09,r0605,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away on Sunday last, with several Things of good Value, from a Gentleman at Merton in Surry, Elias Blake, commonly call’d Cæsar, a Tawny Moor, with short curl’d Hair, born at Rygate, he’s 19 Years of Age, and was lately Page to the Rt. Hon. the Countess of Neuburgh; he had on a brown Silk Camble Coat, and a new Cream colour’d Coat of Thickset, lin’d with red Shalloon, and with red Loops; a Pair of white cloth Breches, and a pair of brown Silk Stockings to role, and a new Hat with gold Lace; his Shirts are new, and mark’d E.B. on the Breast, he has a habit of spitting thro’ his Teeth. Whoever apprehends him, and gives Notice where he is secur’d to the King’s-Head-Inn at Merton aforesaid, shall be well rewarded; or, if the said Blake do within 7 Days make appear where any Moneys, &c belonging to his Master, are mislay’d, so that it be had again, he shall be favourably dealt by.",South East England,1714-03-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Elias Blake (Caesar),19,Tawny,United Kingdom,male,,"short curl’d Hair, he has a habit of spitting thro’ his Teeth",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Page [lately Page to the Rt. Hon. the Countess of Neuburgh],"a brown Silk Camble Coat, and a new Cream colour’d Coat of Thickset, lin’d with red Shalloon, and with red Loops; a Pair of white cloth Breches, and a pair of brown Silk Stockings to role, and a new Hat with gold Lace; his Shirts are new, and mark’d E.B. on the Breast",theft: several Things of good Value,no,-,-,-,-,-,the King’s-Head-Inn at Merton,,South East England,Merton in Surry,-,-,-,,,,be well rewarded,be well rewarded,,-,
1714‑06‑19,r0102,London Gazette,"WHereas a Negroe, of about 21 Years of Age, above 5 Feet high, having on a Snuff-colour’d Frock with Brass Buttons, run away about a Fortnight since from his Master Mr. William Saunders, Merchant in Bristol, and took with him several things of considerable Value. Whoever secures him, and give notice to the said Mr. William Saunders, or to Garraway’s Coffee-house in Exchange-Alley, shall have a Guinea Reward, with Charges.
 ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,21,Negro,,male,>60,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Snuff-colour’d Frock with Brass Buttons,theft: several things of considerable Value,no,Mr. William Saunders,merchant,Bristol,Mr. William Saunders; -,merchant; -,Bristol; Garraway’s Coffee-house in Exchange-Alley,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,with Charges,"a Guinea Reward, with Charges",,-,
1714‑08‑04,r0103,Daily Courant,"Whereas one John Christian a black middle-sized Fellow, an East-Indian, with black curl’d Hair (not Woolly,) aged about 20 Years, had on a grey Wastcoat with Brass Buttons, has run away from his Mistress Mrs. Sarah Yeamans (in Grigg-street by Soho-Square) to whom he is a Servant by Indenture for about 6 Years to come: This is to give Notice, that whoever secures him and brings him to his said Mistress at Mr. Smith’s, a Glazier, in the aforesaid Street, shall have three Guineas for a Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Christian,20,Black East Indies,East India,male,,"black curl’d Hair (not Woolly,)",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a grey Wastcoat with Brass Buttons,no,no,Mrs. Sarah Yeamans,-,Grigg-street by Soho-Square,Mrs. Sarah Yeamans,-,"Mr. Smith’s, a Glazier, Grigg-street by Soho-Square",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,three Guineas,,"ibid. - 11th-14th, 16th, 17th August 1714, p.2.",
1714‑09‑06,r0701,Daily Courant,"Went away from Sir Joseph Martin’s in Rood-Lane, on Wednesday the 1st Instant, a Black Boy named Castor, about 12 Years of Age, with long Hair, thin Visag’d, had on an old Blue Livery Coat and edg’d Hat. Whoever will bring him to the Place aforesaid, shall have 20 s. Reward, and Charges.",South East England,1714-09-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Castor,12,Negro,,male,,"long Hair, thin Visag’d",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,an old Blue Livery Coat and edg’d Hat,no,no,-,-,Rood-Lane,-,-,Rood-Lane,,South East England,Rood-Lane,-,-,-,1,,,Charges,"20 s. Reward, and Charges",,-,
1714‑10‑05,r0104,Daily Courant,"A Negro Man call’d London, nigh 6 Foot high, aged about 24 Years, having a very Black Cross in his Right Cheek, and two of his Teeth (seconds from the middle of his Right upper Jaw) out, speaks English very indifferent, (a Gold-Coast-Slave) now goes by the Name of William Darby, wearing an old Blue Cloth Coat and Serge Wastcoat, Green shag Breeches, Doctor S. Page his Negro and Covenanted Servant went away from King street Covent Garden the 3d Instant, carrying with him several of his Master’s Goods and Cloths. If any one can secure the said Negro Man, and bring him to Capt. Francis Stuart in Leaden-hall street, shall receive two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges. If he surrenders himself to the said Capt. Stuart by Saturday next, he shall have his Master’s Pardon, and be kindly received. Whoever entertains and conceals the said Negro, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1714-10-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),London (William Darby),24,Negro,Africa,male,72,"a very Black Cross in his Right Cheek, and two of his Teeth (seconds from the middle of his Right upper Jaw) out",-,-,a very Black Cross in his Right Cheek,-,-,-,speaks English very indifferent,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Blue Cloth Coat and Serge Wastcoat, Green shag Breeches",theft: several of his Master’s Goods and Cloths,yes,Doctor S. Page,-,"King Street, Covent Garden",Capt. Francis Stuart,-,Leaden-hall street,,South East England,"King street, Covent Garden",-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 6th October 1714,
1714‑11‑02,r0105,Daily Courant,"Whereas Ben (alias) Benjamin Wright, a lusty streight Negro, aged about 19, born in Barbadoes, speaks very good English, had on a light-coloured Frize Coat, a Stuff Wastcoat with frosted Button-Holes, and a pair of black Plush Breeches, run away from his Master Capt. John Opie, on Tuesday the 17th of October, and carried away several things with him: These are to give Notice, that if he returns to his Master in 10 Days from the publication hereof, shall be kindly received; or whoever gives Notice of him to J. Gauthorne at the Sun Coffee-house on the Backside of the Royal Exchange, shall receive one Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges. N.B. He is a Covenant Servant, therefore whoever entertains him will be sued. ",South East England,1714-10-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Benjamin Wright (Ben),19,Negro,West Indies,male,,a lusty streight Negro,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,,,"a light-coloured Frize Coat, a Stuff Wastcoat with frosted Button-Holes, and a pair of black Plush Breeches",theft: carried away several things with him,yes,Capt. John Opie,-,-,J. Gauthorne,-,the Sun Coffee-house on the Backside of the Royal Exchange,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"one Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 4 November 1714.,
1714‑12‑28,r0604,Daily Courant,"Whereas a tawny Boy went away from Mr. Abr. Dawes on Christmas-Day in the Morning, and was since seen at Greenwich: He is short, thick, and very strong Limbs, with strait Hair, little Eyes and Mouth, and very flat Nose, speaks very good English, has a Blue Livery with Red Button-Holes and Brass Buttons. Whoever brings him to Mr. Wm Singleton’s in Basing-lane, Bread-street. shall have 10 s. Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1714-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Tawny,,male,short,"thick, and very strong Limbs, with strait Hair, little Eyes and Mouth, and very flat Nose",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,a Blue Livery with Red Button-Holes and Brass Buttons,no,no,Mr. Abr. Dawes,-,-,Mr. Wm Singleton,-,"Basing-lane, Bread-street",,-,-,South East England,Greenwich,-,,10,,reasonable Charges,"10 s. Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1715‑05‑05,r0452,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Run away the 27th of April from his Master Mr Francis Willis of Battersea, a Mulatto Fellow about 19 Years of Age, goes by the Name of Tho. Gosling, well set, round Visage, his own long black curl’d Hair, wearing a Fustian Frock, and a Cinnamon colour’d Wastcoat and Breeches, trimm’d with Red and Brass Buttons; he Stole several Things belonging to his said Master. Whoever brings him or gives Notice so that he may be had again, to his Master aforesaid, or to Mr John Bully at the Virginia Coffeehouse in Cornhil, shall receive of him or either of them four Pounds Reward. If he returns again, his Fault shall be forgiven.",South East England,1715-04-27,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Tho. Gosling,19,Mulatto,,male,,"well set, round Visage, his own long black curl’d Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock, and a Cinnamon colour’d Wastcoat and Breeches, trimm’d with Red and Brass Buttons",theft: Stole several Things belonging to his said Master,no,Mr Francis Willis,-,Battersea,Mr Francis Willis; Mr John Bully,- ; -,Battersea; the Virginia Coffeehouse in Cornhil,,-,-,-,-,-,4,,,-,four Pounds,,-,
1715‑05‑07,r0702,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away the 27th of April last, from his Master Mr Francis Willis of Battersea, a Mollatoe Fellow about 19 Years of Age, goes by the Name of Thomas Gosling, well set, round Visage, his own long Black curl’d Hair, wearing a Fustian Frock and a Cinamond colour’d Wastcoat and Breeches, trimed with Red, and Brass Buttons; he took with him several things belonging to his said Master: Whoever brings him, or gives Notice so as he may be had again, to his Master; or to Mr John Bulley at the Virginia Coffee house, Cornhill, shall receive of him, or either of them 5 l. Reward; if he return again, his Fault shall be forgiven.",South East England,1715-04-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Gosling,19,Mulatto,,male,,"well set, round Visage, his own long Black curl’d Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock and a Cinamond colour’d Wastcoat and Breeches, trimed with Red, and Brass Buttons",theft: took with him several things belonging to his said Master,no,Mr Francis Willis,-,Battersea,Mr Francis Willis; Mr John Bulley,- ; -,"Battersea; the Virginia Coffeehouse, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,5,,,-,5 l. Reward,,-,yes
1715‑06‑02,r0435,Post Man and the Historical Account,"John Cuffee, a Negro Man, aged 27 Years, near 6 Foot high, mark’d with the Small Pox, and some Cuts cross his Cheek, wearing a yellowish Coat and Wastcoat, went from his Master Mr Joseph Wheeler in Bristol the 24th of May last. Whoever gives Notice of him to Mr Benj. Gibson at the Green Dragon in King Edward Street in Wapping, or to his said Master, so that he may be secured, shall receive a Guinea Reward and all Charges.",South East England,1715-05-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Cuffee,27,Negro,Africa,male,71-72,"mark’d with the Small Pox, and some Cuts cross his Cheek",smallpox,-,some Cuts cross his Cheek,some Cuts cross his Cheek,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a yellowish Coat and Wastcoat,no,no,Mr Joseph Wheeler,-,Bristol,Mr Benj. Gibson; Mr Joseph Wheeler,- ; -,the Green Dragon in King Edward Street in Wapping; Bristol,,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,1,1,,all Charges,a Guinea Reward and all Charges,,-,
1715‑07‑05,r0106,London Gazette,"Bristol, June 27, 1715. A Negro about 20 years of Age, well sett, having 3 or 4 marks on each Temple, and the same on each Cheek (who was called Scipio) run away from this place last Night about 10 a Clock, having on a Fustian Frock with yellow Mettal Buttons, and with him a blue Livery Coat lined with red, with yellow Mettal Buttons, a red Wastcoat, Breeches and Stockings, his Hat laced with Silver Orris. If any Person take him, and bring him to his Master Captain Stephen Courtney, or to Mr. Henry Pyne, Postmaster here, he shall have two Guineas reward, and Charges paid.",South East England,1715-06-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,20,Negro,Africa,male,,"well sett, having 3 or 4 marks on each Temple, and the same on each Cheek",-,-,"3 or 4 marks on each Temple, and the same on each Cheek","3 or 4 marks on each Temple, and the same on each Cheek",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with yellow Mettal Buttons, and with him a blue Livery Coat lined with red, with yellow Mettal Buttons, a red Wastcoat, Breeches and Stockings, his Hat laced with Silver Orris",no,no,Captain Stephen Courtney,-,Bristol,Captain Stephen Courtney; Mr. Henry Pyne,- ; Postmaster,Bristol; Bristol,,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,2,2,,Charges,"two Guineas reward, and Charges paid",,-,
1715‑10‑11,r0434,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Run away some time ago from Mr James Ruffiat of Plymouth, a Negro Boy named Jonas, of about 16 or 17 Years of Age, pretty Tall, a slight and tawney Complexion, wearing a grey Cloth Coat, trimm’d with Blue; he is a Native of Jamaica, speaks both English and French. If any Body takes up the said Negro Boy and delivers him unto his above named Master at Plymouth, shall have 2 Guineas Reward, and if delivered in London at Mr Lawrence Galdy, a Merchant in Austin Fryers, they shall have 4 Guineas Reward, paid them on delivery of the said Negro Boy.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jonas,16-17,Negro,West Indies,male,pretty tall,slight and tawney Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks both English and French,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Cloth Coat, trimm’d with Blue",no,no,Mr James Ruffiat,-,Plymouth,Mr James Ruffiat; Mr Lawrence Galdy,- ; Merchant,Plymouth; Austin Fryers,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,"if delivered in London at Mr Lawrence Galdy, a Merchant in Austin Fryers, they shall have 4 Guineas Reward","2 Guineas Reward, and if delivered in London at Mr Lawrence Galdy, a Merchant in Austin Fryers, they shall have 4 Guineas Reward",,-,
1715‑10‑18,r0054,London Gazette,"WHereas on Friday last run away from his Master, and carried with him several things of value, a Tawny coloured thin faced Man, about 5 Foot 6 Inches high, he wears usually a brown Coat with blue Velvet Sleeves bound with Gold Lace, or a blue Coat and red facings, a brown Wig, speaks French and nothing else; he goes by the Name of Minar. Whosoever apprehends and secures the said Person, and gives Notice to Mr. Thomas Patterson, Banker in Pell-mell by the Hay-Market, shall have 5 l. reward.",South East England,1715-10-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Minar,,Tawny,,male,66,thin faced,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks French and nothing else,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Coat with blue Velvet Sleeves bound with Gold Lace, or a blue Coat and red facings, a brown Wig",theft: carried with him several things of value,no,-,-,-,Mr. Thomas Patterson,Banker,Pell-mell by the Hay-Market,,-,-,-,-,-,5,,,-,5 l. reward,,"Post Man [1695] - 18th Oct. 1715.
London Gazette - 22nd Oct. 1715.",
1715‑10‑27,r0703,Daily Courant,"A Black Boy, about 14 Years of Age, was taken up on the Royal Exchange on Tuesday the 25th Instant, supposed to have absconded his Master’s Service. Any Person making it appear he hath a Right to the said Boy, may have him again. Enquire of Mr. John Hoe at the Falcon in Lothbury, or Edward Smith, Constable of the Royal Exchange.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Hoe; Edward Smith,- ; Constable,the Falcon in Lothbury; the Royal Exchange,,-,-,South East England,the Royal Exchange,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1716‑02‑09,r0436,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Whereas a short Negro Black Man, lately having had the Small Pox, a Gold Ring in his Left Ear somewhat crook’d Legg’d, and the Tip of his second Finger cut off, wears a Blue Coat with Brass Buttons fac’d with Red Plush, and goes by the Name of Johnhee, having run away from his Master before his Time was expired. Whoever secures him and brings him to Mr John Williams at his House in Vinestreet near the Horse Ferry in Westminster, shall have two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Johnhee,,Negro,,male,,"a Gold Ring in his Left Ear somewhat crook’d Legg’d, and the Tip of his second Finger cut off",smallpox,the Tip of his second Finger cut off,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,Blue Coat with Brass Buttons fac’d with Red Plush,no,no,-,-,-,Mr John Williams,-,his House in Vinestreet near the Horse Ferry in Westminster,,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1716‑03‑21,r0704,Daily Courant,"Run from his Master from Upton in Essex, the 15th Instant, a Black Boy aged about 10 Years: He has long lank Hair, a Mould on his Nose, which is a little flat: He had a Red pair of Breeches, Coat and Waistcoat of a deep Olive, with Brass Buttons, and a Calicoe Shirt. Whoever brings him to Mr. Jos. Jackson’s in Pump-Court in Crouched-Fryars, or to his House in Upton in Westham Parish, shall have a Guinea Reward, and no Questions asked.",South East England,1716-03-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,10,Negro,,male,,"long lank Hair, a Mould on his Nose, which is a little [?]",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Red pair of Breeches, Coat and Waistcoat of a deep Olive, with Brass Buttons, and a Calicoe Shirt",no,no,-,-,Upton in Essex,-,-,Mr. Jos. Jackson’s in Pump-Court in Crouched-Fryars; his House in Upton in Westham Parish,,South East England,Upton in Essex,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1716‑05‑19,r0705,London Gazette,"RUN away on Tuesday the 1st of this Instant May, a Black Moore Boy about 18 or 19 Years old, and about 5 Foot high, well and strong grown, having on a Grey Coat lac’d with Black, or a Brown Coat, a Speckled Shirt, such as the Seamen wear, and a Leather Pair of Breeches. Whoever takes and secures him, shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges. giving Notice to Mr. Harman Mackelean in Maiden-Lane, or to Mr. Jorden at the Rose and Crown on Snow-hill, London; or to Mr. Hudson at the Two Bells and Candlestick in Philip-Lane, or to John [T?]ustin in Ballance-Street, Bristol.",South East England,1716-05-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,18-19,Negro,,male,60,well and strong grown,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Grey Coat lac’d with Black, or a Brown Coat, a Speckled Shirt, such as the Seamen wear, and a Leather Pair of Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Harman Mackelean; Mr. Jorden; Mr. Hudson; John [T?]ustin,- ; - ; - ; -,"Maiden-Lane; the Rose and Crown on Snow-hill, London; the Two Bells and Candlestick in Philip-Lane; Ballance-Street, Bristol",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1716‑06‑23,r0107,Flying Post or The Post Master,"A Negro Man, about 21 Years of Age, whose Name is London, of a Coal Black Complexion, smooth Face, middle Stature, and speaks good English, lately come from New England, run away last Wednesday Night, from his Master Mr. Parker, from on Board the Sloop call’d the John and Sara, lately come from Carolina, and took away with him several Things: He wears either a Seaman’s Habit, or a Dark [illegible] Suite of Cloaths. If he will return on Board the said Vessel, or to his said Master immediately, he shall be kindly receiv’d; or if any one will discover him, so as he may be had again, or shall take and secure him, and deliver him to Mrs. Parker, at her House in Brook-street in Holborne, he shall have paid to him by the said Mrs. Parker 5 l. for a Reward; or if any one Conceals or Detains him, they may expect to be prosecuted to the utmost severity of the Law.",South East England,1716-06-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),London,21,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"a Coal Black Complexion, smooth Face",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"either a Seaman’s Habit, or a Dark [illegible] Suite of Cloaths",theft: took away with him several Things,yes,Mr. Parker,-,-,Mrs. Parker,-,Brook-street in Holborne,yes,South East England,the Sloop call’d the John and Sara,-,-,-,5,,,-,5 l.,,-,
1716‑07‑21,r0108,Daily Courant,"Whereas a Negro Boy named Bristol, aged about 17 Years, with a large Cut under one of his Eyes, belonging to Mr. John Baker of Bristol, Merchant, deserted the Service of his said Master about 16 Months ago: Whoever can give any Account of the said Negro to John Baker in Bristol, Mr. John Smalwood near Union-Stairs, Wapping, or Samuel Clark, Stationer, the Corner of Change-Alley in Birchin-lane, so as that he may be had, shall have a Guinea Reward, besides all Charges.",South East England,1715,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bristol,17,Negro,,male,,a large Cut under one of his Eyes,-,a large Cut under one of his Eyes,a large Cut under one of his Eyes,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Mr. John Baker,merchant,Bristol,Mr. John Baker; Mr. John Smalwood; Samuel Clark,merchant; -; stationer,"Bristol; near Union-Stairs, Wapping; the Corner of Change-Alley in Birchin-lane",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,all Charges,"a Guinea Reward, besides all Charges",,-,
1717‑03‑28,r0109,Daily Courant,"A Negro Boy named James Thomas, aged about 18, he is very black and smooth fac’d, and about 5 Foot high; he wears a green Livery Coat turned up with yellow Velvet, and hath been absent from his Master’s Col. Oldfeild’s House in Great Russell-street in Bloomsbury-Square several Days. Whoever shall bring him to his Master, shall receive as a Reward one Guinea, and have their reasonable Charges born by the said Col. Oldfeild. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Thomas,18,Negro,,male,60,very black and smooth fac’d,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a green Livery Coat turned up with yellow Velvet,no,no,Col. Oldfeild,-,"Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury-Square",Col. Oldfeild,-,"Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury-Square",,South East England,"Great Russell-street, Bloomsbury-Square",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"one Guinea, and have their reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 4th, 5th April 1717",
1717‑08‑20,r0706,London Gazette,"RUn away from his Master Benjamin Wood, at the Printing-House in Coverly’s-Fields, over against White Chappel Mount, on the 11th Instant, one John Cæsar, a Malotto, or Indian, and is supposed to have taken Things of Value with him: If any Person secures the said John Cæsar, and brings him, or gives Notice to his said Master, shall have half a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges. Note, The said John Cæsar is a lawful Servant to his said Master, and that no Person entertains or imploys the said John Cæsar upon their Peril; but if the said John Cæsar will immediately return to his said Master, he will be kindly received.",South East England,1717-08-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Caesar,,Mulatto,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft (possibly): is supposed to have taken Things of Value with him,yes,Benjamin Wood,-,-,Benjamin Wood,-,"the Printing-House in Coverly’s-Fields, over against White Chappel Mount",,South East England,"the Printing-House in Coverly’s-Fields, over against White Chappel Mount",-,-,-,,10,6,reasonable Charges,"half a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1717‑11‑19,r0454,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Went away the 10th instant from Mrs Eliz. Holman, living in Limehouse, a lusty Negroe, having on a light coloured Pea Jacket lin’d with Blue, and a strip’d Flannel Wastcoat underneath, and a Red Cap edged with White on his Head. He is a lusty tall Negroe, named Cæsar, aged 21 Years. Whoever gives Notice of him to his Mistress above mentioned, shall have two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1717-11-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,21,Negro,,male,tall,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light coloured Pea Jacket lin’d with Blue, and a strip’d Flannel Wastcoat underneath, and a Red Cap edged with White on his Head",no,no,Mrs Eliz. Holman,-,Limehouse,Mrs Eliz. Holman,-,Limehouse,,South East England,Limehouse,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1717‑11‑19,r0707,Daily Courant,"Went away the 28th of October last, from Capt. William [T]ucker, Commander of the Sloop Mary, lying at the Hermitage Stairs, a Negro Man, by Name Daniel, about 30 Years of Age, a thick, square, well-set Man, very black, round Visage, down look, born in Bermuda, talks very good English, went away in a light brown Wastcoat and Breeches. If he’d return to the Vessel, he shall be kindly receiv’d, or if any Person will secure him, or give Notice to Mr. Parsons, at the Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin-lane, so that he may be secur’d, shall have 3 Guineas Reward.",South East England,1717-10-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Daniel,30,Negro,West Indies,male,,"thick, square, well-set, very black, round Visage, down look",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,a light brown Wastcoat and Breeches,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Parsons,-,the Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin-lane,yes,South East England,"the Sloop Mary, lying at the Hermitage Stairs",-,-,-,3,3,,-,3 Guineas Reward,,-,
1717‑11‑23,r0455,Weekly Journal or Saturday’s Post,"A Black Servant, nam’d Cæsar, about 21 Years of Age, wearing a light coloured Pea Jacket lin’d with blue, a strip’d Flannel Jacket, with light coloured Breeches, a red Cap edg’d with white and light coloured Stockings, went away from Madam Holman’s the 10th of this Instant: If any one will bring him to Madam Holman’s in Ratcliff, they shall have four Guineas Reward.",South East England,1717-11-10,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Caesar,21,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a light coloured Pea Jacket lin’d with blue, a strip’d Flannel Jacket, with light coloured Breeches, a red Cap edg’d with white and light coloured Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Madam Holman,-,Ratcliff,,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,four Guineas,,-,yes
1717‑12‑17,r0110,Daily Courant,"Whereas on Thursday last between 2 and 3 in the Afternoon, a Negro Boy about 14 Years of Age, called Cuff[], absented himself from his Master Edward Man; he is very black, hath a high Nose, had on a green Livery Coat and Wastcoat, with Orange Holes and Brass Buttons, and a pair of white Linnen Breeches. Whoever will bring him to Mr. Robert Man’s, Woollen Draper in the Strand, or to John’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street, shall have a Guinea Reward, or if he will return to his Master, he shall be forgiven.",South East England,1717-12-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cuff[],14,Negro,,male,,"very black, hath a high Nose",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Livery Coat and Wastcoat, with Orange Holes and Brass Buttons, and a pair of white Linnen Breeches",no,no,Edward Man,-,-,Mr. Robert Man; -,woollen draper; -,the Strand; John’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1718‑01‑23,r0438,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Went away from his Master, the 20th Instant, a Negro Boy, named James, aged Fifteen, in a light coloured Livery, turned up with Yellow; whoever brings him to the Jamaica Coffee House in Cornhill, shall have Ten Shillings Reward. ‘Tis supposed he is gone the Bath Road.",South East England,1718-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light coloured Livery, turned up with Yellow",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Jamaica Coffee House in Cornhill,,-,-,-,supposed he is gone the Bath Road,-,,10,,-,Ten Shillings,,-,
1718‑01‑24,r0111,Daily Courant,"Went away from his Master the 20th Instant, a Negro Boy named James, aged 15, in a light colour’d Livery, turn’d up with Yellow. Whoever brings him to the Jamaica-Coffee house in Cornhill, shall have 10 s. Reward. ‘Tis suppos’d he is gone the Bath Road.",South East England,1718-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"light colour’d Livery, turn’d up with Yellow",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Jamaica-Coffee house in Cornhill,,-,-,-,the Bath Road,-,,10,,-,10 s.,,-,
1718‑01‑25,r0424,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away the 20th Instant, from William Hedges of Erith, in the County of Kent, Esq; a Guinea Negro Boy Servant, about 15 Years of Age, having on a blue Livery-Coat lin’d with Red, brass Buttons, and red Button-Holes, a red Cloth Wastcoat, and red Shag Breeches, and carrying with him a blue Riding Coat lined with Serge, with a double Cape, red Button-Holes, and brass Buttons; a dark colour’d Fustian Frock lined with Red, the Sleeves turn’d up with Red, and red Button-Holes, several Shirts, and other Things; he speaks pretty good English, and goes by his Country-Name of Abohe: Whoever shall apprehend him, and secure him to his Master at Erith aforesaid, or to Mr. John Wheatley at Cordwainers-Hall, London, shall receive a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1718-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Abohe,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a blue Livery-Coat lin’d with Red, brass Buttons, and red Button-Holes, a red Cloth Wastcoat, and red Shag Breeches, and carrying with him a blue Riding Coat lined with Serge, with a double Cape, red Button-Holes, and brass Buttons; a dark colour’d Fustian Frock lined with Red, the Sleeves turn’d up with Red, and red Button-Holes, several Shirts, and other Things",no,no,"William Hedges, Esq",-,"Erith, in the County of Kent","William Hedges, Esq; Mr. John Wheatley",- ; -,"Erith, in the County of Kent; Cordwainers-Hall, London",,South East England,"Erith, in the County of Kent",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1718‑05‑01,r0112,Daily Courant,"A Negro Boy named Tom, who was sometime call’d Monmouth, about 16 Years of Age, of a middling Stature, drest in a Frock fac’d with red Plush, and had on a Wastcoat and Breeches of dark grey Serge, and a Lac’d Hat, run away from his Master on Tuesday the 22d of April last, in London. If any Person will give Notice of him to Mr. Macham, in Thames-street, so that his Master may have him again, shall have half a Guinea Reward and all Charges.",South East England,1718-04-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom (Monmouth),16,Negro,,male,middling Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Frock fac’d with red Plush, and had on a Wastcoat and Breeches of dark grey Serge, and a Lac’d Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Macham,-,Thames-street,,South East England,London,-,-,-,,10,6,all Charges,half a Guinea Reward and all Charges,,-,
1718‑07‑05,r0708,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away about twelve Days ago from his Master, a Black Boy with Wool Hair, about twelve Years old, with a gray Livery, trim’d with Green, and brass Buttons, and a Steel Collar on his Neck; whereon is engraved thus: (Quaw, belonging to Mr. G. Woodcraft, Attorney at Law in the Poultry, London)  Whoever will bring him to his said Master, shall be satisfied for their trouble.",South East England,1718-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quavo,12,Negro,,male,,Wool Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a gray Livery, trim’d with Green, and brass Buttons, and a Steel Collar on his Neck",no,no,Mr. G. Woodcraft,Attorney at Law,"the Poultry, London",Mr. G. Woodcraft,Attorney at Law,"the Poultry, London",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be satisfied for their trouble,be satisfied for their trouble,,-,
1718‑08‑21,r0437,Post Man and the Historical Account,"A Negro about 20 Years old, his Name William Thomas Stepeny, alias Stemmen, very streight, he speaks bad English, sounds a Trumpet a little, and pretends to draw Teeth and let Blood, ran from his Master the 4th instant. He had a Blue Cloth Livery laced with Red Mohair Lace, and some Stripes of yellow, the Sleeves faced with red Plush, and his Hat laced with Silver. Whoever shall give Notice of him to Mr Stephen Lee at the Queen’s Arms near the Marshalsea Gate, Southwark, or to Mr. Richard Hart in Alimarth, Devonshire, so that he may be secured, shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges, all Persons being hereby forbid to entertain him as being a Servant.",South East England,1718-08-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Thomas Stepeny (Stemmen),20,Negro,,male,,very streight,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,"sounds a Trumpet a little, and pretends to draw Teeth and let Blood",,"a Blue Cloth Livery laced with Red Mohair Lace, and some Stripes of yellow, the Sleeves faced with red Plush, and his Hat laced with Silver",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr Stephen Lee; Mr. Richard Hart,- ; -,"the Queen’s Arms near the Marshalsea Gate, Southwark; Alimarth, Devonshire",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1718‑09‑05,r0113,Daily Courant,"A Negro Boy about 16 Years of Age, slight Limb’d, goes by the Name of Scipio, cloth’d in a light and blue Livery linn’d with Yellow and Brass Buttons, a black Velvit Cap with a Turpet; went away from his Master Mr. James Lytton at Camberwell last Tuesday the 2d Instant. Whoever gives Notice to the said Mr. Lytton, or Mr. Richard Clay, Oylman, against the Monument, so as he may be secur’d, shall receive 10 s. Reward. ",South East England,1718-09-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,16,Negro,,male,,slight Limb’d,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light and blue Livery linn’d with Yellow and Brass Buttons, a black Velvit Cap with a Turpet",no,no,Mr. James Lytton,-,-,Mr. James Lytton; Mr. Richard Clay,-; oylman,-; against the Monument,,South East England,Camberwell,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s.,yes,ibid. - 6th September 1718,
1718‑10‑18,r0114,Weekly Journal or British Gazetteer,"  A Well-set Negro, commonly call’d Sugar,AGed about Twenty Years, Teeth broke before, and several Scars in both his Cheeks and Forehead, having absented from his Master, whoever secures him, and gives Notice to Benjamin Maynard at the Angel and Still at Deptford shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sugar,20,Negro,Africa,male,,"Well-set, Teeth broke, several Scars in both his Cheeks and Forehead",-,-,several Scars in both his Cheeks and Forehead,several Scars in both his Cheeks and Forehead,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Benjamin Maynard,-,the Angel and Still at Deptford,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1719‑01‑27,r0115,Daily Courant,"A Negro Woman named Phoebe, of a very black Complexion, about 22 Years of Age; middle-stature, and well-flesh’d, has a Scar on one Side of her Throat, has absented herself from her Master’s House 14 Days, and taken with her several things. Whoever brings the said Negro Woman to her Master Waterhous Ferneley, Merchant in Dunstan’s Court, Mincing-lane, shall receive of him two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1709-01-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Phoebe,22,Negro,,female,middle-stature,"a very black Complexion, well-flesh’d",-,-,a Scar on one Side of her Throat,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: taken with her several things,no,Waterhous Ferneley,merchant,-,Waterhous Ferneley,merchant,"Dunstan’s Court, Mincing-lane",,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas Reward,,-,
1719‑01‑31,r0439,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Run from his Master last Week, a Negro Boy named Tom. about Eleven Years old, a Scar on his Fore head and Left Cheek. Whoever brings him to Mr Davis’s next Door to the Three Crowns in Watlingstreet shall be rewarded for their Pains.",South East England,1719-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom.,11,Negro,,male,,a Scar on his Fore head and Left Cheek,-,-,a Scar on his Fore head and Left Cheek,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr Davis,-,next Door to the Three Crowns in Watlingstreet,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,rewarded for their Pains,rewarded for their Pains,,-,
1719‑02‑26,r0456,Post Boy (1695),"WHereas an East-India black Boy, named Leander, went away from his Master near Tower-Hill, on Monday the 23d instant, and is supposed to be decoy’d on board a Ship: Whoever shall give Notice of him, so as he may be had again, to Mr. Lyth at Laurence’s Coffee-House in Freeman’s-Yard near the Royal-Exchange, shall have three Guineas Reward. He is about twelve Years of Age, having on a Fustian Frock, and a Pair of blue Cloth Breeches, and speaks pretty good English.",South East England,1719-02-23,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Leander,12,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock, and a Pair of blue Cloth Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Lyth,-,Laurence’s Coffee-House in Freeman’s-Yard near the Royal-Exchange,,South East England,near Tower-Hill,South East England,is supposed to be decoy’d on board a Ship,-,3,3,,-,three Guineas,,-,
1719‑05‑18,r0001,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"These are to give Notice, that there is run away from a West-Country Gentleman, a Black, he is a handsome gentile young Fellow as any of his Kind: Any Person or Persons who shall apprehend and secure said Black, so as that he may be got back to the Owner, let them come to Mr. Colin Mackenzie Gold-Smith in the Parliament-Closs in Edinburgh, or to Mr. Patrick Huston Merchant in Glasgow, and they shall have Three Guineas Reward, and Charges born them, and the Gentleman’s Kindness besides.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,young,Negro,,male,,handsome,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,West-Country Gentleman,-,-,Mr. Colin Mackenzie; Mr. Patrick Huston,Gold Smith; Merchant,"Parliament Closs, Edinburgh; Glasgow",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,"Charges born them, and the Gentleman’s Kindness besides.","Three Guineas Rewards and Charges born them, and the Gentleman’s Kindness besides.",yes,"ibid. - 19th May 1719, p.402.",
1719‑06‑11,r0116,Daily Courant,"A Negro, aged about 11 Years, well set, a Scar on his right Temple, run away from Mr. Thomas Llewellin’s Dwelling house at Whitston, near Plymouth, Devon, the Beginning of March last. Whoever has the said Negro, is desired to let the said Thomas Llewelinn have an Account of it, at the aforesaid Dwelling-house, or at his Dwelling House in St. Saviour’s Church-yard, South-wark, London, to bring him to either House shall have a Guinea Reward, with reasonable Charges. ",South East England,1719-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,11,Negro,,male,,"well set, a Scar on his right Temple",-,a Scar on his right Temple,a Scar on his right Temple,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Mr. Thomas Llewellin,-,"Whitston, near Plymouth, Devon; St. Saviour’s Church-yard, South-wark, London",Mr. Thomas Llewellin,-,"Whitston, near Plymouth, Devon; St. Saviour’s Church-yard, South-wark, London",,South West England,"Mr. Thomas Llewellin’s Dwelling house at Whitston, near Plymouth, Devon",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, with reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 18th, 25th June 1719.",
1719‑06‑16,r0117,Daily Courant,"A Negro Girl, aged 17 Years, well set, wearing a strip’d short Wastcoat and Petticoat, and on her Head a Curgee Handkerchief, run away from Captain Cayley at Chelsea the 8th Instant. Whoever has the said Negro, is desired to bring her to the said Capt. Cayley, over-against the Physick Garden at Chelsea, shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges.
 ",South East England,1719-06-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,17,Negro,,female,,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a strip’d short Wastcoat and Petticoat, and on her Head a Curgee Handkerchief",no,no,Captain Cayley,-,-,Captain Cayley,-,over-against the Physick Garden at Chelsea,,South East England,Chelsea,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1719‑06‑30,r0393,Daily Courant,"A Negro Boy that was mentioned in the last Thursday's Courant, I understand he is with some Person in Durham Yard, or thereabouts, in the Strand, London, I do hereby certify that the aforesaid Person has no Property in that said Negro. Whoever bring the said Negro to Mr. Thomas Llewellin's as aforementioned, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Thomas Llewellin,-,-,,-,-,South East England,"is with some Person in Durham Yard, or thereabouts, in the Strand, London",-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,yes
1719‑09‑08,r0118,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master on Wednesday Night the 2d Instant, a Negro Boy, aged about 15 Years, a short well-set Lad, called Neptune. If any one will bring him to Mr. Clark’s, a Stationer, in Burchin lane, or Mr. John Smallwoods in Wappin, shall have 10 s. Reward, and all Charges paid.",South East England,1719-09-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Neptune,15,Negro,,male,short,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Clark; Mr. John Smallwoods,stationer; -,Burchin lane; Wappin,,South East England,-,-,-,-,,10,,all Charges,"10 s. Reward, and all Charges",,-,
1719‑09‑10,r0440,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Lost or stray’d on Monday Morning last, from the House of Mr Tobias Bowles, Merchant, in Buttolph Lane, a sturdy, thick, squat Negro Boy, aged about twelve Years, speaks very good English, inclinable to a tawny Complection and woolly Hair close to his Head, a dark Cinnamon Coat, a strip’d Holland Jacket and Breeches: His Name is Mat, born in Maryland. If any Person brings him to the said Mr Bowles, they shall have full Satisfaction for their Pains.",South East England,1719-09-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mat,12,Negro,North America,male,,"sturdy, thick, squat,  inclinable to a tawny Complection and woolly Hair close to his Head",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Cinnamon Coat, a strip’d Holland Jacket and Breeches",no,no,Mr Tobias Bowles,Merchant,Buttolph Lane,Mr Tobias Bowles,Merchant,Buttolph Lane,,South East England,"the House of Mr Tobias Bowles, Merchant, in Buttolph Lane",-,-,-,,,,full Satisfaction for their Pains,full Satisfaction for their Pains,,-,
1719‑09‑19,r0441,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Lost or stray’d on Friday the 11th instant, from the House of Mr Tobias Bowles, Merchant, in Buttolph Lane, a sturdy, thick, squat Negro Boy, aged about twelve Years, speaks very good English, inclinable to a tawny Complection and woolly Hair close to his Head, a dark Cinnamon Coat, a strip’d Holland Jacket and Breeches; His name is Mat, born in Maryland. If any Person brings him to the said Mr Bowles, they shall have full Satisfaction for their Pains.",South East England,1719-09-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mat,12,Negro,North America,male,,"sturdy, thick, squat,  inclinable to a tawny Complection and woolly Hair close to his Head",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Cinnamon Coat, a strip’d Holland Jacket and Breeches",no,no,Mr Tobias Bowles,Merchant,Buttolph Lane,Mr Tobias Bowles,Merchant,Buttolph Lane,,South East England,"the House of Mr Tobias Bowles, Merchant, in Buttolph Lane",-,-,-,,,,full Satisfaction for their Pains,full Satisfaction for their Pains,,-,
1719‑09‑29,r0425,Post Boy (1695),"WHereas a Negro Boy, nam’d Prince, about 18 Years of Age, an Apprentice to Mr. Rich. Woodhouse, run away from his Master on the 22d instant, from the Spread Eagle Inn in Gracechurch-street. Whoever will bring or give Notice to Mr. Waterhouse Ferneley, Merchant in Mincing-Lane, so as he may be secured, shall have Two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges; or if will return, he shall be kindly received; and whoever entertains him after this Notice, be it at their Peril. NB. He is tall and thin, has three Cuts on each side his Temples, and thick Lips; had on when he went away a Drab Riding-Coat, and under that a grey Coat trimm’d with black, and a pair of Drab colour’d Cloth Breeches, blue Stockings, and a pair of large square-to’d Shoes. ",South East England,1719-09-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Prince,18,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, has three Cuts on each side his Temples, and thick Lips",-,-,has three Cuts on each side his Temples,has three Cuts on each side his Temples,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Drab Riding-Coat, and under that a grey Coat trimm’d with black, and a pair of Drab colour’d Cloth Breeches, blue Stockings, and a pair of large square-to’d [sic] Shoes",no,yes,Mr. Rich. Woodhouse,-,-,Mr. Waterhouse Ferneley,Merchant,Mincing-Lane,,South East England,the Spread Eagle Inn in Gracechurch-street,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,Two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges,yes,"ibid. - 1st october 1719, p.2.",
1719‑10‑06,r0119,Daily Courant,"Whereas a Negro Boy named Sharper, about 13 Years old, was lost Yesterday in or about Little Dean’s Yard, Westminister. Whoever will bring him to Tom’s Coffee-house in Devereux Court, near the Temple, shall have a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges. N.B. He is thin and slender, about 4 Foot high, and wears bushy Hair, and had on when lost a new light Green Livery trim’d with Scarlet, and he wore red Stockings.",South East England,1719-10-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sharper,13,Negro,,male,48,"thin and slender, and wears bushy Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a new light Green Livery trim’d with Scarlet, and he wore red Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"Tom’s Coffee-house in Devereux Court, near the Temple",,South East England,"Little Dean’s Yard, Westminister",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1719‑12‑15,r0709,Evening Post,"WHereas an Indian Servant Man call’d Pompey, about 22 Years old, curl’d Hair, about 5 Foot 6 Inches high, well set, pitted with the Small-Pox, a large Nose and Mouth, with a down Look, a little bow’d knee’d, wearing a chequer’d Plad Wastcoat and Breeches, yellow Ground, and a dark Indian Banyon Coat went from his Master in Redlion-street, the 28th of Nov. last, about 5 or 6 a-clock in the Evening, carried away with him an Indian Chest full of Cloaths and a Bundle, both belonging to his said Master. If any Person can discover and secure the said Servant, giving Notice to the Person that keeps the Duke of Ormond’s Head the Corner of Ormond-street shall have 2 Guineas Reward.",South East England,1719-11-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey,22,India,South Asia,male,66,"curl’d Hair, well set, pitted with the Small-Pox, a large Nose and Mouth, with a down Look, a little bow’d knee’d",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a chequer’d Plad Wastcoat and Breeches, yellow Ground, and a dark Indian Banyon Coat","theft: carried away with him an Indian Chest full of Cloaths and a Bundle, both belonging to his said Master",no,-,-,-,-,the Person that keeps the Duke of Ormond’s Head,the Duke of Ormond’s Head the Corner of Ormond-street,,South East England,Redlion-street,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1720‑01‑04,r0120,Daily Courant,"Dec. 26, 1719. Run away from Capt. Edmund Saunders of Bristol, two Negroes call’d Pompey and G[]oster, about 23 Years of Age, of a middle Size, both have dark-coloured Fustian Coats lined with blue Shalloons, blue Buttons and blue Holes, with open Sleeves. Whoever secures them may apply to Mr. John Smallwood in Wapping, and shall have 5 Guinea Reward for both, and reasonable Charges, or proportionable for one of them.",South East England,1719-12-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey,23,Negro,,male,middle Size,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"dark-coloured Fustian Coat lined with blue Shalloons, blue Buttons and blue Holes, with open Sleeves",no,no,Capt. Edmund Saunders,-,Bristol,Mr. John Smallwood,-,Wapping,,-,-,-,-,G[]oster,2,12,6,reasonable Charges,"5 Guinea Reward for both, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1720‑01‑04,r0121,Daily Courant,"Dec. 26, 1719. Run away from Capt. Edmund Saunders of Bristol, two Negroes call’d Pompey and G[]oster, about 23 Years of Age, of a middle Size, both have dark-coloured Fustian Coats lined with blue Shalloons, blue Buttons and blue Holes, with open Sleeves. Whoever secures them may apply to Mr. John Smallwood in Wapping, and shall have 5 Guinea Reward for both, and reasonable Charges, or proportionable for one of them.",South East England,1719-12-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),G[]oster,23,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"dark-coloured Fustian Coat lined with blue Shalloons, blue Buttons and blue Holes, with open Sleeves",no,no,Capt. Edmund Saunders,-,Bristol,Mr. John Smallwood,-,Wapping,,-,-,-,-,Pompey,2,12,6,reasonable Charges,"5 Guinea Reward for both, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1720‑01‑20,r0122,Daily Courant,"Whereas Jos. Black, an East-Indian, about 24 Years of Age, a tall comely Man, with his own Hair, in a Fustian Frock with flat brass Buttons, blue Wastcoat and Breeches, went away from his Master on Monday the 18th Instant, in the Evening, supposed to be gone on board some Ship: Whoever secures and brings him to John Bradford, at the Sign of the Gate in Sice-Lane, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1720-01-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jos. Black,24,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,tall,"a comely Man, with his own Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with flat brass Buttons, blue Wastcoat and Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,John Bradford,-,the Sign of the Gate in Sice-Lane,,-,-,-,supposed to be gone on board some Ship,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges,,-,
1720‑02‑06,r0426,Post Boy (1695),"JOhn Henry, a Negro Molatto, of a Morisco Cast, talks French, Italian, Spanish and Arabick, a small limb’d Man, and looks very old; went from Capt. Fra. Pery’s House in Rochester the 30th of January last. If he will return, he shall be forgiven, and be receiv’d by his said Master. He was seen lately at Redriff.",South East England,1720-01-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Henry,,Mulatto,,male,,"small limb’d Man, and looks very old",-,-,-,-,-,-,"talks French, Italian, Spanish and Arabick",,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Capt. Fra. Pery,-,Rochester,Capt. Fra. Pery,-,Rochester,,South East England,Rochester,South East England,seen lately at Redriff,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1720‑02‑22,r0123,Daily Post,"Run away from his Master about a Week since, a tall young Negro Fellow nam’d John Buff. pretty much mark’d with the Small Pox; he wears an old Drugget-Plush Livery fac’d with Yellow, and generally over it a deep Blue riding Coat of his Masters, which he carry’d off, with several other Things. Whoever shall charge a Constable with, apprehend, or give Notice of the Lodging of the said John Buff, so as he may be secur’d, or deliver’d to his Master Coll. Valentine Morris at his Lodging at Mr. Cotton’s, Surgeon, in Church Court in the Strand, shall receive a Guinea Reward; or if the said John Buff will return to his said Master within a Week, he shall be well receiv’d.",South East England,1720-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Buff,young,Negro,,male,tall,pretty much mark’d with the Small Pox,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Drugget-Plush Livery fac’d with Yellow, and generally over it a deep Blue riding Coat","theft: a deep Blue riding Coat of his Masters, which he carry’d off, with several other Things",no,Coll. Valentine Morris,-,"Mr. Cotton’s, Surgeon, in Church Court in the Strand",Coll. Valentine Morris,-,"Mr. Cotton’s, Surgeon, in Church Court in the Strand",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1720‑03‑17,r0124,Daily Courant,"Whereas on Tuesday the 8th Instant, a Negro Boy called Ebo, about 15 Years old, well favour’d, having a Scar on the right side of his Head, like a half Moon, an Impediment in his Speech, wearing only a torn dark Fustian Wastcoat lin’d with blue, and brass Buttons, Leather Breeches and red Stockings; went away from his Master Mr. Robert Bird, Merchant, in Philpot-lane. Whoever shall secure the said Negro Boy, that he may be delivered to his said Master, shall have 2 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges. N.B. ‘Tis supposed he is gone on board some Ship.",South East England,1720-03-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ebo,15,Negro,,male,,"well favour’d, having a Scar on the right side of his Head, like a half Moon",-,"a Scar on the right side of his Head, like a half Moon","a Scar on the right side of his Head, like a half Moon",-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a torn dark Fustian Wastcoat lin’d with blue, and brass Buttons, Leather Breeches and red Stockings",no,no,Mr. Robert Bird,Merchant,Philpot-lane,Mr. Robert Bird,Merchant,Philpot-lane,,South East England,Philpot-lane,-,supposed he is gone on board some Ship,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"2 Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 19th March 1720.,
1720‑04‑28,r0030,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"TAken up a Strolling Negro, who ever owns him, and gives Sufficient Marks of his being theirs before the End of two Weeks after the Date hereof, to Mr. Andrew Ramsay Merchant in Glasgow, may have him again upon Payment of Expences laid out on him, otherwise the present Possessor will dispose of him at his Pleasure.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Andrew Ramsay,Merchant,Glasgow,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1720‑06‑10,r0125,Daily Courant,"A lusty Negro Fellow, about 18 Years of Age, in a grey Sagathy Coat, stript Wastcoat double breasted, and Breeches of the same, a speckled Shirt, and Woollen Cap, went away from Fleet-lane on Wednesday Night last: Whoever shall give Notice where he is, or bring him to Mr. Joseph Harrison, Distiller, in Fleet-lane, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward, have his Charges bore, and no Questions asked.",South East England,1720-06-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,18,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Sagathy Coat, stript Wastcoat double breasted, and Breeches of the same, a speckled Shirt, and Woollen Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Joseph Harrison,Distiller,Fleet-lane,,South East England,Fleet-lane,-,-,-,,10,6,"Charges bore, and no Questions asked","Half a Guinea Reward, have his Charges bore, and no Questions asked",,-,
1720‑08‑04,r0126,Daily Post,"Went away the 22d of July last, from the House of William Webb in Limehouse Hole, a Negro Man, about 20 Years old, call’d Dick, yellow Complection, Wool Hair, about 5 Foot 6 Inches high, having on his right Breast the Word HARE burnt. Whoever brings him to the said Mr. Webb’s, shall have half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1720-07-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dick,20,Negro,,male,66,"yellow Complection, Wool Hair",-,-,-,-,on his right Breast the Word HARE burnt,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,William Webb,-,Limehouse Hole,William Webb,-,Limehouse Hole,,South East England,Limehouse Hole,-,-,-,,10,6,reasonable Charges,"half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1720‑11‑02,r0127,Daily Post,"Ann Moor, a Negro Woman, belonging to Lieut. Coll. John Perry, left her Service on the 22d of October last, and hath not been heard of since; if she will return to her said Master she shall be kindly received. And if any Person will discover where the said Negro Servant is, so that her said Master may recover her, they shall receive a Reward of One Guinea. And if any Person shall entertain or conceal the said Servant from her said Master, they shall be prosecuted according to the utmost Severity of the Law.",South East England,1720-10-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ann Moor,,Negro,,female,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,no,yes,Lieut. Coll. John Perry,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1721‑01‑09,r0710,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master Capt. Robert Coleman, of Rochester in Kent, a Negro, about 5 Foot 10 Inches high, having had the Small Pox, aged about 25 Years, in a light Drab Cloth Coat trim’d with Brass Buttons, commonly call’d Pompey, but sometimes Francis. Whoever shall give Notice of the said Negro, so that he may be had again, to Wm. Hodsoll, Goldsmith, at the Sun against Katherine-street in the Strand, or to Capt. Coleman aforesaid, shall have 10 s. Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey (Francis),25,Negro,,male,70,,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a light Drab Cloth Coat trim’d with Brass Buttons,no,no,Capt. Robert Coleman,-,Rochester in Kent,Wm. Hodsoll; Capt. Robert Coleman,Goldsmith; -,the Sun against Katherine-street in the Strand; Rochester in Kent,,South East England,Rochester in Kent,-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s. Reward,,-,
1721‑02‑14,r0457,Post Man and the Historical Account,"Whereas there is lately run away from the Lady Stapleton, a Negroe Man, Tall, Slender, and mark’d with the Small Pox, who goes by the Name of John Pompey; This is to certify that he is a very great Rogue and to prevent any Body being abused by hiring him as a Servant.                                                      Frances Stapleton.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),John Pompey,,Negro,,male,Tall,"Slender, and mark’d with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Lady Frances Stapleton,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1721‑02‑24,r0128,Daily Courant,"On Thursday the 15th Instant, a Negro Man named Pompey, ran away from Captain George Winter, of Bethnal Green, marked as follows He has a Cross cut in his Forehead, and several small Scars in his Face, and a Cut of one Side his Neck, with two Jackets on, one a Sailor’s Pee-Jacket, the other a white Cloth ditto, with a coloured Shirt, he is a well-set Fellow, and sounds the Trumpet. Whoever brings him to the said Capt. Winter, or secures him, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1721-02-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey,,Negro,Africa,male,,"a well-set Fellow, He has a Cross cut in his Forehead, and several small Scars in his Face, and a Cut of one Side his Neck",-,"a Cross cut in his Forehead, and several small Scars in his Face, and a Cut of one Side his Neck","a Cross cut in his Forehead, and several small Scars in his Face, and a Cut of one Side his Neck","a Cross cut in his Forehead, and several small Scars in his Face, and a Cut of one Side his Neck",-,-,-,,-,-,-,plays the trumpet,,"two Jackets on, one a Sailor’s Pee-Jacket, the other a white Cloth ditto, with a coloured Shirt",no,no,Captain George Winter,-,Bethnal Green,Captain George Winter,-,Bethnal Green,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1721‑02‑25,r0214,Daily Post,"Whereas by Virtue of an Advertisement in the Daily Post of the 2d of November last, Lieutenant Colonel John Perry received Notice of his Negro Servant, Ann Moore, from a Person unknown. If the said Person will discover himself to the said Lieut. Coll. John Perry, by leaving a Note at the African House in Leadenhell-street, of his Name and Place of Abode, he shall receive the Remainder of the Reward promised in the said Advertisements, and also a further Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ann Moore,,Negro,,female,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,no,no,Lieutenant Colonel John Perry,-,-,-,-,the African House in Leadenhell-street,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,"Remainder of the Reward promised in the said Advertisements, and also a further Reward",,-,yes
1721‑03‑17,r0129,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master Major Joseph Salmon, on Wednesday the 15th Instant, a Negro Man, or rather a great Boy, called Agnes, aged about 19 Years, he had on a blue Livery and laced Hat, but grey Stockings, he is of a large Size for his Age, and pretty fat, hath a long Foot, and his Legs almost all Bone and Sinews, and a long Nose for that sort of People. Whoever shall bring the said Negro to his Master above-named, at his Lodgings, at the House of Mr. Atterbury, in Copthall Court in Throgmorton-street, near the Royal Exchange, shall receive a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1721-03-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Agnes,19,Negro,,male,a large Size for his Age,"pretty fat, hath a long Foot, and his Legs almost all Bone and Sinews, and a long Nose for that sort of People",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery and laced Hat, but grey Stockings",no,no,Major Joseph Salmon,-,-,Major Joseph Salmon,-,"the House of Mr. Atterbury, in Copthall Court in Throgmorton-street, near the Royal Exchange",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1721‑03‑30,r0130,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master, Major Joseph Salmon, on Wednesday the 15th Instant, a Negro Man, or rather a great Boy, called Agnes, but pretends to be Christened by the Name of John, aged about 19 Years: He hath on a Blue Livery and laced Hat, but grey Stockings, he is of a large Size for his Age, and pretty Fat, hath a long Foot, and his Legs almost all Bone and Sinews, a long Nose for that sort of People. Whoever shall bring the said Negro to his Master above-named, at his Lodgings, at the House of Mr. Atterbury, in Copthall-Court in Throgmorton-street, near the Royal Exchange, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and Reasonable Charges.",South East England,1721-03-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Agnes (John),19,Negro,,male,a large Size for his Age,"pretty Fat, hath a long Foot, and his Legs almost all Bone and Sinews, a long Nose for that sort of People",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,"a blue Livery and laced Hat, but grey Stockings",no,no,Major Joseph Salmon,-,-,Major Joseph Salmon,-,"the House of Mr. Atterbury, in Copthall-Court in Throgmorton-street, near the Royal Exchange",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,Reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and Reasonable Charge",,-,yes
1721‑04‑08,r0019,Applebee’s Original Weekly Journal,"RUN away from Lieutenant Smith, of his Majesty’s Ship the Grayhound, an Indian Boy. He is very slight made, of about fourteen Years of Age; he hath on a shagg Demity Jacket and Breeches, with Brass Buttons; and he hath a Blue Rugg Coat, and went away without any Hat on his Head. Whoever secures the aforesaid Indian Boy, that he may be brought to his Master Lieutenant Smith, of Dover in Kent, or to Mr. Thomas Sturz[]ker, at the Spread Eagle at Battle Bridge, Southwark, London, shall have two Guineas Reward. N.B. He hath short curled Hair, not woolly, and a very likely Boy of an Indian.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,14,India,,male,,"very slight made, hath short curled Hair, not woolly, and a very likely Boy of an Indian",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a shagg Demity Jacket and Breeches, with Brass Buttons; and he hath a Blue Rugg Coat, and went away without any Hat on his Head",no,no,Lieutenant Smith,-,"Dover, in Kent",Lieutenant Smith; Mr. Thomas Sturzaker,- ; -,"Dover, in Kent; the Spread Eagle at Battle Bridge, Southwark, London",yes,South East England,his Majesty’s Ship the Grayhound,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1721‑05‑17,r0711,Daily Post,"A Tawney Boy, aged about 14, with thick, curled, black Hair, having on an old green Coat with Brass Buttons, made Frock Fashion, lined with Yellow, and dark grey Breeches and Stockings, and in his Shoes one Brass and one Mourning Buckle, went away from his Master on Thursday last; with some Keys and other Things. Whoever will bring him to the South-Sea Coffee-house in Broadstreet, shall be sufficiently rewarded.",South East England,1721-05-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Tawny,,male,,"thick, curled, black Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old green Coat with Brass Buttons, made Frock Fashion, lined with Yellow, and dark grey Breeches and Stockings, and in his Shoes one Brass and one Mourning Buckle",theft (possibly): some Keys and other Things,no,-,-,-,-,-,the South-Sea Coffee-house in Broadstreet,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded,sufficiently rewarded,,-,
1721‑08‑24,r0458,Evening Post,"RUN away about a Month since, from his Master, a Negroe Boy, of about 12 Years of Age, call’d Cæsar. Whoever brings him to Mrs. Arnold’s Coffee-house in Rochester, or gives Notice there by a Post Letter where he is, shall besides their Charges, be well rewarded for their Pains.",South East England,1721-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,12,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mrs. Arnold’s Coffee-house in Rochester,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"besides their Charges, be well rewarded for their pains","besides their Charges, be well rewarded for their pains",yes,"ibid. 25th, 26th August 1721, p.2.",
1721‑08‑28,r0131,Daily Post,"An East India Tawney Boy, with black long curled Hair, about 15 Years of Age, run away from his Master about a Fortnight ago, with some Keys and other Things; he had on a dark grey Coat, green Plush Breeches, black Stockings, and a Gold edg’d Hat, and went by the Name of Joe. Whoever brings him to Mr. Chambers at the Flying-Horse and Half Moon near the Work-house in Bishopsgate-street, shall be sufficiently rewarded.",South East England,1721-08-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe,15,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"Tawney Boy, with black long curled Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark grey Coat, green Plush Breeches, black Stockings, and a Gold edg’d Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Chambers,-,the Flying-Horse and Half Moon near the Work-house in Bishopsgate-street,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded,sufficiently rewarded,,-,
1721‑08‑29,r0459,Whitehall Evening Post,"About three Weeks since, run away from his Master, a Negro Boy of about twelve Years of Age, call’d Cæsar, in a black Wastecoat, and without a Coat. Whoever brings him, or gives Notice at Mrs. Arnold’s Coffeehouse in Rochester, so that he may be had again, shall, besides their Charges, be well rewarded for their Pains.",South East England,1721-08,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Caesar,12,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Wastecoat, and without a Coat",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mrs. Arnold’s Coffeehouse in Rochester,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"besides their Charges, be well rewarded for their Pains","besides their Charges, be well rewarded for their Pains",,-,yes
1721‑09‑15,r0394,Daily Post,"September 8, 1721. Run away from on Board the Pompey. – Penninton, Commander, a lusty Negro Man named Aaron, belonging to Major John Marshall of Beenham in Berkshire, a sour looked Fellow, of a surly dogged Disposition, wearing a Silver laced Hat, a grey Cloth Coat and Breeches trimm’d with the same Colour, and white Block-Tin Buttons. Whoever secures the said Fellow so as that he may be deliver’d to his said Master, or to Mr. John Sorocold, Merchant, in Love-Lane, London, shall have a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges, or if he returns shall be received by his Master, or be it at the Peril of any one that entertains him. ",South East England,1721-09-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Aaron,,Negro,,male,,a sour looked Fellow,-,-,-,-,-,of a surly dogged Disposition,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Silver laced Hat, a grey Cloth Coat and Breeches trimm’d with the same Colour, and white Block-Tin Buttons",no,yes,Major John Marshall,-,Beenham in Berkshire,Major John Marshall; Mr. John Sorocold,- ; Merchant,"Beenham in Berkshire; Love-Lane, London",yes,South East England,from on Board the Pompey,-,-,-,1,1,,all reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges,,-,
1721‑09‑18,r0395,Daily Post,"September 8, 1721. Run away from on Board the Pompey. – Penninton, Commander, a lusty Negro Man named Aaron, belonging to Major John Marshall of Beenham in Berkshire, a sour looked Fellow, of a surly dogged Disposition, wearing a Silver laced Hat, a black Horse Hair Wig, a grey Cloth Coat and Breeches trimm’d with the same Colour, and white Block-Tin Buttons. Whoever secures the said Fellow so as that he may be deliver’d to his said Master, or to Mr. John Sorocold, Merchant, in Love-Lane, London, shall have a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges, or if he returns shall be received by his Master, or be it at the Peril of any one that entertains him.",South East England,1721-09-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Aaron,,Negro,,male,,a sour looked Fellow,-,-,-,-,-,of a surly dogged Disposition,-,,-,-,-,-,,"wearing a Silver laced Hat, a black Horse Hair Wig, a grey Cloth Coat and Breeches trimm’d with the same Colour, and white Block-Tin Buttons",no,yes,Major John Marshall,-,Beenham in Berkshire,Major John Marshall; Mr. John Sorocold,- ; Merchant,"Beenham in Berkshire; Love-Lane, London",yes,South East England,from on Board the Pompey,-,-,-,1,1,,all reasonable Charges,a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges,,-,yes
1721‑09‑19,r0712,Daily Courant,"A Negro Man, about 20 Years of Age, very Black, smooth faced, round visaged, a blue Livery trimm’d with Red, Shag Breeches Blue and Red, a proper Fellow near six Foot high: ran away from his Master at Humerton, on Monday the 18th Instant. If apprehended and brought to Tho. Mayleigh, Apothecary, at the Black Swan and Plow in Grace-Church-street, shall have One Guinea Reward",South East England,1721-09-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,,male,72,"very Black, smooth faced, round visage, proper",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery trimm’d with Red, Shag Breeches Blue and Red",no,no,-,-,-,Tho. Mayleigh,Apothecary,the Black Swan and Plow in Grace-Church-street,,South East England,Humerton,-,-,-,1,1,,-,one Guinea Reward,,-,
1722‑01‑04,r0132,Daily Post,"Whereas John Pye, a Black, Servant to Mr. Mabbot in Warwick-Court in Holborn, did on Monday last, the 1st Instant, run away from his said Master’s Service, he is about 20 Years of Age, a thick well-set Fellow, 5 Foot high, Pockholes in his Face, two front Teeth in his Under-Jaw wanting, speaks very bad English, has on a white Fustian Frock turn’d up with red Plush on the Sleeves, or else a blue Great Coat. Whoever will discover the said John Pye, so that he may be brought to his said Master, shall have a reasonable Reward. Note, if any Person after this Advertisement entertains the said John Pye, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1722-01-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Pye,20,Negro,,male,48,"a thick well-set Fellow, Pockholes in his Face, two front Teeth in his Under-Jaw wanting",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a white Fustian Frock turn’d up with red Plush on the Sleeves, or else a blue Great Coat",no,yes,Mr. Mabbot,-,"Warwick-Court, Holborn",Mr. Mabbot,-,"Warwick-Court, Holborn",,South East England,"Warwick-Court, Holborn",-,-,-,,,,a reasonable reward,a reasonable reward,,-,
1722‑01‑06,r0133,Daily Courant,"Run away from Mrs. Cole, in Arundel-street, a Negro Maid, pretty short, inclining to Fat, of a yellowish Complexion, down Look, about 22 Years of Age, goes by the Name of Kitty, wears sometimes a black and white Callico Gown, and sometimes a red and white Wastcoat. If she return she shall be kindly received, or whoever discovers her, and brings her to Mr. Isaac Hill, Attorney, in Lad-lane, against Milk-street, shall have two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kitty,22,Negro,,female,pretty short,"inclining to Fat, of a yellowish Complexion, down Look",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Maid,"sometimes a black and white Callico Gown, and sometimes a red and white Wastcoat",no,no,Mrs. Cole,-,Arundel-street,Mr. Isaac Hill,Attorney,"Lad-lane, against Milk-street",,South East England,Arundel-street,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas Reward,,-,
1722‑02‑19,r0713,Daily Courant,"Capt. Henry Cornwall, Commander of the Royal African Packet, had an Indian Servant, about 18 Years of Age, left him at Stoney-Stairs, at 11 on Friday Night last, and carried his Wife’s Watch, a Gold Pick-Tooth Case, and 7 Guineas in Gold with him. Whoever secures him, shall have Ten Guineas Reward, giving Notice to Mr. Morrice at Garraway’s Coffee-house in Exchange-Alley.",South East England,1722-02-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,18,India,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,"theft: [carried] a Gold Pick-Tooth Case, and 7 Guineas in Gold with him",no,Capt. Henry Cornwall,Commander of the Royal African Packet,-,Mr. Morrice,-,Garraway’s Coffee-house in Exchange-Alley,,South East England,Stoney-Stairs,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas Reward,,-,
1722‑06‑21,r0461,Evening Post,"WHereas a Negro Boy of 13 Years of Age, called by the Name of Bandy, ran away on Saturday Evening last, from his Master Mr. Edward Boothe in the Inner Temple, London, having on a green Wastcoat, a blue pair of Breeches, an old Hat with a little Gold Edging, and has a Mark like a Burn on his left Shoulder. Whoever will secure the said Boy, and thereof give Notice to the said Edward Boothe, shall be well rewarded for their pains; on the contrary, let any one receive or harbour the said Boy at their Peril, the sole Property of the Boy being in the said Edward Boothe.",South East England,1722-06-16,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Bandy,13,Negro,,male,,a Mark like a Burn on his left Shoulder,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Wastcoat, a blue pair of Breeches, an old Hat with a little Gold Edging",no,yes,Mr. Edward Boothe,-,-,Mr. Edward Boothe,-,-,,South East England,"the Inner Temple, London",-,-,-,,,,well rewarded for their pains,well rewarded for their pains,,-,
1722‑07‑18,r0134,Daily Courant,"Run away from the Ship Gilbert, Othniel Beale Master, lying at King-Stairs Rotherith, a Negro called Adam, tollerably tall and slender, round Visage, three Scars near each Temple downwards, a Scar under one of his Eyes, his right Leg sore, speaks broken English, had on when run away a light coloured Coat trimmed with Black, with Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches. Whoever secures the said Negro, so that he may be brought on board the said Ship to his Master, shall have three Guineas Reward; and any Person found to harbour or conceal the said Negro, shall be prosecuted according to Law. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Adam,,Negro,Africa,male,tollerably tall,"slender, round Visage, three Scars near each Temple downwards, a Scar under one of his Eyes",-,"three Scars near each Temple downwards, a Scar under one of his Eyes, his right Leg sore","three Scars near each Temple downwards, a Scar under one of his Eyes","three Scars near each Temple downwards, a Scar under one of his Eyes",-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light coloured Coat trimmed with Black, with Brass Buttons, and a Pair of leather Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Othniel Beale,the Ship Gilbert,"King-Stairs, Rotherith [sic]",yes,South East England,"King-Stairs, Rotherith [sic]",-,-,-,3,3,,-,three Guineas,yes,-,
1722‑07‑18,r0460,Daily Post,"Run away from the Ship Gilbert, (lying at King Stairs, Rotherith), Othniel Beale, Master, a Negro Man call'd Adam being tollerably tall and slender, round Visage, having three Scars near each Temple downward, and a Scar under one of his Eyes, his Right Leg sore, speaks broken English, he had on when he went away, a light colour’d Coat trimm'd with black, and Brass Buttons, a a Pair of Leather Breeches. Whoever shall secure the said Negroe, so that he may be brought on board the said Ship to his Master, shall have Three Guineas Reward. And any Person found to coneal or entertain the said Negroe, shall be prosecuted according to Law.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Adam,,Negro,Africa,male,tollerably tall,"slender, round Visage, three Scars near each Temple downward, and a Scar under one of his Eyes, his Right Leg sore",-,his Right Leg sore,"three Scars near each Temple downward, and a Scar under one of his Eyes","three Scars near each Temple downward, and a Scar under one of his Eyes",-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light colour’d Coat trimmed with black, and Brass Buttons, a Pair of Leather Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Othniel Beale,-,"the Ship Gilbert, lying at King Stairs, Rotherith",yes,South East England,"the Ship Gilbert, lying at King Stairs, Rotherith",-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,yes
1722‑09‑29,r0135,Daily Courant,"London, Sept. 28, 1722. Whereas a Negro Woman-Servant, known by the Name of Peggy, tall, slender, and well-shaped, dressed in a red and white Callico Gown, and round-ear’d Cap, and oftentimes in a white short Jacket, went away this Morning at 8 a Clock from her Mistress Anne Crofts, at Mr. Thomas Plumsted’s, Ironmonger, in Grace-Church-street, near East-cheap : This is to give Notice, That if she the said Peggy will return to her said Mistress Anne Crofts within eight Days, she shall meet with a kind Reception; or if any Person shall bring her to the said Mrs. Crofts at the Place aforesaid, shall have Two Guineas Reward. N.B. She is bound an Apprentice to the said Mrs. Crofts, therefore this is to give Notice, that whosoever shall detain her be it at their Peril.",South East England,1722-09-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peggy,,Negro,,female,tall,slender and well-shaped,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a red and white Callico Gown, and round-ear’d Cap, and oftentimes in a white short Jacket",no,yes,Mrs. Anne Crofts,-,-,Mrs. Anne Crofts,-,"Mr. Thomas Plumsted’s, Ironmonger, in Grace-Church-street, near East-cheap",,South East England,"Mr. Thomas Plumsted’s, Ironmonger, in Grace-Church-street, near East-cheap",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1722‑10‑06,r0462,Weekly Journal or Saturday’s Post,"LOndon Septem. 28, 1722. Whereas a Negro Woman-Servant, known by the Name of Peggy, tall, slender, and well-shaped, dressed in a red and white Callico Gown, and round-ear’d Cap, and oftentimes in a white short Jacket; went away this Morning at 8 a Clock from her Mistress Anne Crofts. at Mr. Thomas Plumpsted’s, Ironmonger in Grace-Church-Street, near Eastcheap: This is to give Notice, That if the said Peggy will return to her said Mistress Anne Crofts, within 8 Days, she shall meet with a kind Reception; or if any Person shall bring her to the said Mrs. Crofs at the Place aforesaid, shall have 4 Guineas Reward. N.B. She is bound an Apprentice to the said Mrs. Crofts; therefore this is to give Notice, that whosoever shall detain her be it at their Peril.",South East England,1722-09-28,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Peggy,,Negro,,female,tall,"slender, and well-shaped",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a red and white Callico Gown, and round-ear’d Cap, and often times in a white short Jacket",no,yes,Mrs. Anne Crofts,-,-,Mrs. Anne Crofts,-,"Mr. Thomas Plumpsted’s Ironmonger in Grace-Church-Street, near Eastcheap",,South East England,"at Mr. Thomas Plumpsted’s Ironmonger in Grace-Church-Street, near Eastcheap",-,-,-,4,4,,-,4 Guineas,,-,yes
1722‑11‑21,r0136,Daily Courant,"This is to give Notice, that a short thick Negro Woman, named Nanny, went away clandestinely from her Master Mr. Jacob Satur, Merchant, in Mark-Lane, the 19th Instant; therefore it is desired that no Person do entertain her; and if any one will discover her, so as she may be brought to her said Master, they shall receive a handsome Gratuity for so doing; or if the said Negro Woman will return to her said Master, will be kindly entertained.",South East England,1722-11-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Nanny,,Negro,,female,short,thick,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Jacob Satur,merchant,Mark-Lane,Jacob Satur,merchant,Mark-Lane,,South East England,-,-,-,-,,,,a handsome Gratuity,a handsome Gratuity,yes,ibid. - 22nd November 1722.,
1723‑01‑29,r0714,Daily Post,"Whereas a Black, commonly call’d Dick, and Servant to Capt. Dawes, went away from his Master on Sunday the 27th Instant. He had on a Green Livery very much wore, faced with Red Plush, and Brass Buttons; he is short, with his own lank Hair, very well set, flat Faced and Nosed, little Eyes, aged about 20. Whoever brings him to the Horseshoe against the King’s-Bench, shall have Half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1723-01-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dick,20,Negro,,male,short,"his own lank Hair, very well set, flat Faced and Nosed, little Eyes",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a Green Livery very much wore, faced with Red Plush, and Brass Buttons",no,no,Capt. Dawes,-,-,-,-,the Horseshoe against the King’s-Bench,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1723‑04‑30,r0463,Post Boy (1695),"RUN away from his Master Capt. Smart, of Twickenham in Middlesex, on Sunday Night the 28th instant, a Negro Man-Servant, about 30 Years of Age, 5 Foot odd Inches High, his Person thin, his Nose not flat, but raised; the Cloaths he had on were a double-breasted dark colour’d Fustian Frock, lined and faced at the Breast and Sleeves with Blue, his Wastcoat and Stockins Blue, Canvas Breeches, and a Hat laced with broad Gold Lace: He is mark’d in the Skin on one of his Shoulders with the Letters I.A. and has lost one of his great Toes. Whoever secures and brings him back to his said Master, shall receive of him two Guineas, and reasonable Charges: And all Persons are forbid to harbour or entertain him at their Peril.",South East England,1723-04-28,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,30,Negro,,male,>60,"thin, his Nose not flat, but raised, is mark’d in the Skin on one of his Shoulders with the Letters I.A. and has lost one of his great Toes",-,-,-,-,is mark’d in the Skin on one of his Shoulders with the Letters I.A.,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a double-breasted dark colour’d Fustian Frock, lined and faced at the Breast and Sleeves with Blue, his Wastcoat and Stockins Blue, Canvas Breeches, and a Hat laced with broad Gold Lace",no,yes,Capt. Smart,-,Twickenham in Middlesex,Capt. Smart,-,Twickenham in Middlesex,,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"two Guineas, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1723‑05‑20,r0137,Daily Courant,"Run away from his Master on the 17th Instant at Night, with several Things of Value, a Negro Man named Scipio, about five Foot six Inches high, and pretty thin, had on a light-colour’d Coat, and hath a Scar under his Left Eye, and is lame in his Feet; he speaks French, and a little English. Whoever shall apprehend him and give Notice thereof to Mr. Eedy, a Packer, in Cateaton-street, near Blackwell-Hall, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1723-05-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,,Negro,,male,66,"pretty thin, hath a Scar under his Left Eye, and is lame in his Feet",-,"a Scar under his Left Eye, and is lame in his Feet",a Scar under his Left Eye,-,-,-,"speaks French, and a little English",,-,-,-,-,,a light-colour’d Coat,theft: several Things of Value,no,-,-,-,Mr. Eedy,Packer,"Cateaton-street, near Blackwell-Hall",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,ibid. - 21st May 1723.,
1723‑05‑30,r0464,St James’s Evening Post,"  Left his Service the 14th Instant in Bristol, a well grown black Boy, pretty long curl’d Hair, of a tawny Colour, a dirty Drab-Colour’d Coat with Brass Buttons, no Wastcoat, ordinary Breeches, gray Stockings, has a stoppage in his Speech, and a Pearle on one of his Eyes (tho’ not very remarkable) Whoever gives an Account of him, so as he may be found to Mr. Henry Pyne, Post-master in Bristol, shall have one Guinea Reward; and if any one Entertains him after this publick Notice he shall be prosecuted as the Law directs, or if he will return to his Service, he shall be receiv’d without Punishment for his Desertion.",South East England,1723-05-14,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,,Negro,,male,well grown,"pretty long curl’d Hair, of a tawny Colour",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a dirty Drab-Colour’d Coat with Brass Buttons, no Wastcoat, ordinary Breeches, gray Stockings",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. William Rowse,Post-master,Bristol,,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,1,1,,-,one Guinea,,-,
1723‑07‑23,r0138,Daily Courant,"A Negro young Man, about 20 Years of Age, who ran away from his Master the 7th Instant; he is of a short Stature, full Face, Scars about both his Eyes, wears a dark Duroy Coat and Wastcoat, and a light-colour Pair of Plush Breeches; with a Steel Collar about his Neck, with his Master’s Name ingrav’d upon it; (Paul Moon in Bristol). Whoever will secure the said Negro Fellow, and give Notice to Mr. Wm Green of the Post-Office, so that his Master may have him again, shall have two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1723-07-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,Africa,male,short stature,"full Face, Scars about both his Eyes",-,-,Scars about both his Eyes,Scars about both his Eyes,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Duroy Coat and Wastcoat, and a light-colour Pair of Plush Breeches; with a Steel Collar about his Neck, with his Master’s Name ingrav’d upon it",no,no,Paul Moon,-,Bristol,Mr. Wm Green,-,Post-Office,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1723‑11‑05,r0482,Evening Post,"WHereas a Melatto Negro of about 21 Years of Age, about 5 Foot and half high, or thereabouts, strong made, and brought up a Sailor, has run away from his Master (Bryan Hawarden, Merchant in Liverpool) These are to give Notice, that if any Person or Persons can apprehend, or secure the said Mellatto, so that the said Mr. Hawarden may have him again, they shall have two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges. Or if the said Melatto will return to his Master he shall be kindly receiv’d. N.B. The Melatto has a Mark in his left Arm, betwixt his Elbow and his Shoulder, occasion’d by the Cut of a Knife,",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,21,Mulatto,,male,66,"strong made, has a Mark in his left Arm, betwixt his Elbow and his Shoulder, occasion’d by the Cut of a Knife",-,-,"has a Mark in his left Arm, betwixt his Elbow and his Shoulder, occasion’d by the Cut of a Knife",-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,sailor,-,no,no,Mr. Bryan Hawarden,merchant,Liverpool,Mr. Bryan Hawarden,Merchant,Liverpool,,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges,yes,"ibid. – 7th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 26th, 28th November 1723.",
1724‑01‑11,r0139,Daily Post,"A Negroe Slave, going by the Name of Beatrix, aged about 15 Years, tall of her Age, with a flat Nose, and Scars on each of her Temples, from bleeding, and very thick Lips; who is also bound Apprentice; went from her Service in Devonshire-street, near Queen Square, Holborn, on Tuesday last about 8 a-Clock in the Evening, taking several Things of her Mistresses. She is used to go with a coloured or white Handkerchief about her Wooly Head, wearing a Stuff Crimson and White strip’d Jacket, with a brown and white strip’d Sattin Petticoat, or a blue and white chequer’d Holland one; sometimes a strip’d white Dimmity Gown and Petticoat: She is supposed to be deluded away. Whoever gives Notice where she may be found, to Mrs. Smith, Stationer in Boswell-Court, or to Mrs. Church, a Glover, next the Fountain Tavern in the Strand, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1724-01-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Beatrix,15,Negro,,female,tall of her Age,"a flat Nose, and Scars on each of her Temples, from bleeding, and very thick Lips, Wooly Head",-,"Scars on each of her Temples, from bleeding","Scars on each of her Temples, from bleeding",-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"used to go with a coloured or white Handkerchief about her Wooly Head, wearing a Stuff Crimson and White strip’d Jacket, with a brown and white strip’d Sattin Petticoat, or a blue and white chequer’d Holland one; sometimes a strip’d white Dimm",theft: taking several Things of her Mistresses,no,-,-,-,Mrs. Smith; Mrs. Church,stationer; glover,Boswell-Court; next the Fountain Tavern in the Strand,,South East England,"Devonshire-street, near Queen Square, Holborn",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 13th, 14th January 1724.",
1724‑04‑17,r0140,Daily Post,"A Black Boy, with short woolly Hair, disfigur’d with the small Pox, aged about 14, having on a blue Wastcoat and Breeches, with Brass Buttons, with an Impediment in his Speech, went away from his Master Robert Lyell, living in Mansel-street, Goodman’s-fields, about a Week ago. Whoever brings him to his said Master, or gives Intelligence where he may be found, shall have 10 s. Reward.",South East England,1724-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,"short woolly Hair, disfigur’d with the small Pox",smallpox,-,disfigur’d with the small Pox,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Wastcoat and Breeches, with Brass Buttons",no,no,Robert Lyell,-,"Mansel-street, Goodman’s-fields",Robert Lyell,-,"Mansel-street, Goodman’s-fields",,South East England,"Mansel-street, Goodman’s-fields",-,-,-,,10,,-,10 s.,,-,
1724‑08‑08,r0141,Daily Courant,"On the 13th of July last past, went from his Master an East-India Boy, about Nine Years old, by Name Pompey; when he went away he had on a dark-colour’d Frock turn’d up with Red, and Brass Buttons, a plain Hat, and Red Stockings; he has short black Hair, a Hole through his Right Nostril, and an Ear-Ring in his Left Ear. Whoever brings him or gives Notice, so that he may be taken, to Mr. Gooding, Apothecary, in Maxfield-street, near St. Ann’s Church in Soho, shall have a Guinea Reward, and Charges.",South East England,1724-07-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey,9,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"short black Hair, a Hole through his Right Nostril, and an Ear-Ring in his Left Ear",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-colour’d Frock turn’d up with Red, and Brass Buttons, a plain Hat, and Red Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Gooding,Apothecary,"Maxfield-street, near St. Ann’s Church in Soho",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and Charges",,-,
1724‑09‑09,r0142,Daily Post,"Run away from the Ship Mary and Anne, a Negroe Man, named Cudgoe, middle Aged, having a strip’d Jackets on, and a great Scar in his Face from his Mouth to his Ear, and one of his Ears cut off. Whoever will bring the said Negroe to his Master at Mr. Thomas Thwaits, Sailmaker at Rotherhith Stairs, shall have half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cudgoe,middle aged,Negro,,male,,"a great Scar in his Face from his Mouth to his Ear, and one of his Ears cut off",-,"a great Scar in his Face from his Mouth to his Ear, and one of his Ears cut off",a great Scar in his Face from his Mouth to his Ear,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a strip’d Jackets on,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Thomas Thwaits,Sailmaker,Rotherhith Stairs,yes,South East England,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1724‑09‑12,r0143,Daily Post,"Whereas a Negroe Boy, nam’d Cæsar, belonging to Capt. Charles Hallifax at Redriff, was on Thursday last about 5 in the Evening sent of an Errand, and not having since been heard of is suppos’d to be trapan’d away: He is about 10 Years old, short of his Age, and Bow-leg’d, having on a dark colour’d Carsey-Jacket, and a white Pair of Stockings: has a Scar under his Left Breast, and speaks broken English. Whoever secures the abovesaid Boy, so as his Master may have him again, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1724-09-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,10,Negro,,male,short of his Age,Bow-leg’d; has a Scar under his Left Breast,-,a Scar under his Left Breast,a Scar under his Left Breast,-,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark colour’d Carsey-Jacket, and a white Pair of Stockings",no,no,Capt. Charles Hallifax,-,Redriff,-,-,-,,South East England,Redriff,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1724‑09‑21,r0715,Daily Post,"A Black Boy about 14 Years of Age, went from his Service on Monday last the 14th of this Instant September. He had on a dark Fustian Frock, lin’d with red, and Brass Buttons, a green Apron, and grey Stockings, and was without a Hat. Whoever well give Notice of him to his Master Mr. Mullen’s at the Golden-Lyon near St. George’s Church in Southwark, shall have half Guinea Reward; and whoever entertains him, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1724-09-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Fustian Frock, lin’d with red, and Brass Buttons, a green Apron, and grey Stockings, and was without a Hat",no,yes,Mr. Mullen’s,-,-,Mr. Mullen’s,-,the Golden-Lyon near St. George’s Church in Southwark,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half Guinea Reward,,-,
1724‑10‑19,r0599,Parker’s London News or the Impartial Intelligencer,"AN Indian Boy, nam’d Hector, of a Tawny Complection, about 14 Years of Age, with short black lank Hair, left his Master’s Service on Friday the 17th instant: Whoever will bring the aforesaid Boy to Mr. Pomfrit, an Apothecary in Mark-Lane, or to Mr. Percival Gooding, Apothecary, near St. Ann’s Church Soho, shall receive a Guinea Reward. N.B. The Boy went away in a Fustian Frock, fac’d and turn’d up with green, which, as informed, he has chang’d since his Elopement.",South East England,1724-10-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hector,14,India,,male,,"a tawny Complection, with short black lank Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock, fac’d and turn’d up with green, which, as informed, he has chang’d since Elopement",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Pomfrit; Mr. Percival Gooding,Apothecary; Apothecary,Mark-Lane; near St. Ann’s Church Soho,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1724‑12‑17,r0144,Daily Post,"Run away from his Master Philip Reynolds of James River Virginia, and suppos’d to have come over into England, a Negro Man, nam'd Scipio, (but now calls himself John Whitt) He is a short Fellow, Coal Black, and round faced; aged about 24 Years; he hath a Hole through his left Ear, and a Sort of a Star between his Shoulders on his Back; he work’d there as a Glazier and a Tinker, and plays on the Violin. Whoever shall secure the said Negro, and bring him to Mr. John Midford, Merchant, in Mincing Lane, shall have Ten Pounds Reward. N.B. Another lusty Negro is suppos’d to be with him, who was Coachman to Col. Diggs of York River.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio (John Whitt),24,Negro,,male,short,"Coal Black, and round-faced, a Hole through his left Ear, and a Sort of a Star between his shoulders on his Back",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,plays the violin,"glazier, tinker",-,no,no,Philip Reynolds,-,"James River, Virginia",Mr. John Midford,Merchant,Mincing Lane,,North America,"James River, Virginia",-,suppos’d to have come over into England,"Another lusty Negro is suppos’d to be with him, who was Coachman to Colonel Diggs of York-River",10,,,-,Ten Pounds,yes,"ibid. - 8th January 1725.
British Journal - 26th December 1724, p.6. [different spelling: Cole-black, glasier]
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1724‑12‑17,r0606,Daily Post,"Run away from his Master Philip Reynolds of James River Virginia, and suppos’d to have come over into England, a Negro Man, nam'd Scipio, (but now calls himself John Whitt) He is a short Fellow, Coal Black, and round faced; aged about 24 Years; he hath a Hole through his left Ear, and a Sort of a Star between his Shoulders on his Back; he work’d there as a Glazier and a Tinker, and plays on the Violin. Whoever shall secure the said Negro, and bring him to Mr. John Midford, Merchant, in Mincing Lane, shall have Ten Pounds Reward. N.B. Another lusty Negro is suppos’d to be with him, who was Coachman to Col. Diggs of York River.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Coachman,-,no,no,Col. Diggs,-,York River,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,"[supposed to be with] Scipio, (but now calls himself John Whitt)",,,,-,-,yes,"ibid. - 8th January 1725.
British Journal - 26th December 1724, p.6.",
1725‑02‑02,r0716,Daily Post,"Elop’d away the 20th of December last, a Negroe Boy, named Morson Pride, Apprentice to Mrs. Susanna Cole, aged about 12 Years. Whoever will bring him, (or give Notice where he may be found) to Mr. Isaac Hill, Attorney at Law, in Lad lane, near Guild-Hall, London, shall receive two Guineas Reward. And all Persons are hereby forbid to to entertain him at their Peril.",South East England,1724-12-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Morson Pride,12,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Mrs. Susanna Cole,-,-,Mr. Isaac Hill,Attorney at Law,"Lad lane, near Guild-Hall, London",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas Reward,,-,
1725‑10‑08,r0717,Daily Post,"Whereas Andrew Clark, an Indian, of small Statue, black Hair somewhat curl’d, wearing a light colour’d Cloth Coat and grey Stockings, having absented himself from his Master October the 7th, early in the Morning. This is to give Notice, that if the said Andrew Clark will return to his Master within three Days after this Publication, he shall be kindly receiv’d; or if any Person will give Notice to Mr. Thomas Blackall at Mrs. Lacounts in Steward-street, Old Artillery Ground near Bishopsgate-street, so that the said Andrew Clark may be found, shall have Half a Guinea Reward, and any Body entertain him at their Peril.",South East England,1725-10-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Andrew Clark,,India,,male,small Statue,black Hair somewhat curl’d,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a light colour’d Cloth Coat and grey Stockings,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Thomas Blackall,-,"at Mrs. Lacounts in Steward-street, Old Artillery Ground near Bishopsgate-street",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1725‑12‑10,r0145,Daily Post,"Lately run away from the Ship Succession, Joseph Wilson, Master, (at Cherry-Garden Chain) a Negroe Man, named Scipio, aged about 30 Years; he’s short and well set, speaks Broken English, hath on a long brown Coat, and is mark’d on the Cheek with a Cross, after the Manner of his Country. Whoever can take up the said Negroe, and bring him to the New England Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange, or on board the said Ship, shall have two Guineas Reward, and all Charges paid.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,30,Negro,Africa,male,short,"well set, mark’d on the Cheek with a Cross",-,-,mark’d on the Cheek with a Cross,"mark’d on the Cheek with a Cross, after the Manner of his Country",-,-,speaks Broken English,,-,-,-,-,,a long brown Coat,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Ship Succession (at Cherry-Garden Chain); the New England Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange,yes,South East England,"the Ship Succession, Cherry-Garden Chain",-,-,-,2,2,,all Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and all Charges",,-,
1726‑03‑19,r0146,Daily Post,"Run or inticed away the 2d Instant from her Mistress, a tall well-shaped slim Mulatto Woman, called Susan, about twenty Years of Age, wearing at that Time a white Linnen Wastcoat and Pettycoat, with a round-ear’d Cap: Whoever will bring her to the Crown-Tavern over-against St. Dunstan’s Church in Fleet-street, or give Intelligence where the said Mulatto is harbour’d, shall have two Guineas Reward, she being a Covenant Servant: Or if she will return of her own Accord, she shall be kindly received.",South East England,1726-03-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Susan,20,Mulatto,,female,tall,"well-shaped, slim",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Linnen Wastcoat and Pettycoat, with a round-ear’d Cap",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Crown-Tavern over-against St. Dunstan’s Church in Fleet-street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1726‑07‑07,r0147,Daily Post,"Run away from his Master Robert Johnson, Esq; July the 2d, a Negro Man about 21 Years old, called Robin, a short, strong, well-set Fellow, not very black, his Face very much marked and scarr’d with the Small Pox, talks pretty good English, a brown Fustian Frock, close slieved, turned up with yellow and Brass Buttons, and a blue Wastcoat and leathern Breeches: If any Person will discover him so as that he be apprehended, or brings him to Mr. Glanistor’s, at the Black and White Peruke in Tavistock-street, Covent Garden, shall have two Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges. He is an Indentured Apprentice, and any Body that harbours or detains him from his Master’s Service will be prosecuted according to Law; but if he voluntarily returns he will be forgiven.",South East England,1726-07-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robin,21,Negro,,male,short,"strong, well-set Fellow, not very black, his Face very much marked and scarr’d with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,his Face very much marked and scarr’d with the Small Pox,-,-,-,talks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Fustian Frock, close slieved, turned up with yellow and Brass Buttons, and a blue Wastcoat and leathern Breeches",no,yes,"Robert Johnson, Esq",-,-,Mr. Glanistor,-,"the Black and White Peruke in Tavistock-street, Covent Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1726‑08‑13,r0148,London Gazette,"RUN away from Bristol, two Negro Men, one short the other tall can speak English, they are round visaged, their Names Joseph and Anthony, had on when they went away Sailors Habits, slopped Hats, and white Stockings; 'tis thought they are got to London by the Assistance of a white Man who is supposed to be with them. Whoever will bring them to Mr. William Rowse, in Sherburne-Lane, Lombard-Street, shall receive five Guineas Reward. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph,,Negro,,male,one short the other tall,round visaged,-,-,-,-,-,-,can speak English,,-,-,-,-,,"Sailors Habits, slopped Hats, and white Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. William Rowse,-,"Sherburne-Lane, Lombard-street",yes,South West England,Bristol,South East England,London,Anthony and a white Man who is supposed to be with them,5,5,,-,five Guineas,yes,"Evening Post - 13th August 1726, p.3; 16th August 1726.",
1726‑08‑13,r0149,London Gazette,"RUN away from Bristol, two Negro Men, one short the other tall can speak English, they are round visaged, their Names Joseph and Anthony, had on when they went away Sailors Habits, slopped Hats, and white Stockings; 'tis thought they are got to London by the Assistance of a white Man who is supposed to be with them. Whoever will bring them to Mr. William Rowse, in Sherburne-Lane, Lombard-Street, shall receive five Guineas Reward. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Anthony,,Negro,,male,one short the other tall,round visaged,-,-,-,-,-,-,can speak English,,-,-,-,-,,"Sailors Habits, slopped Hats, and white Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. William Rowse,-,"Sherburne-Lane, Lombard-street",yes,South West England,Bristol,South East England,London,Joseph and a white Man who is supposed to be with them,5,5,,-,five Guineas,yes,"Evening Post - 13th August 1726, p.3; 16th August 1726.",
1726‑10‑01,r0150,London Gazette,"RObbed and run away from his Master Robert Johnson, a Negro Man, called Robin, a short well-set Fellow, about 24 Years old, very much pitted and scar’d with the Small-Pox, not very Black, wore a Blue Livery double breasted, and lined and turned up with Yellow; was seen near Dartmouth the 25th past. Whoever apprehends and secures him in Goal, and gives Notice to Mr. Glanister in Tavistock-street, Covent-Garden, shall have Two Guineas Reward: He is an Indian hired Servant.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robin,24,Negro,,male,short,"well-set, very much pitted and scar’d with the Small-Pox, not very Black",smallpox,-,very much pitted and scar’d with the Small-Pox,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a Blue Livery double breasted, and lined and turned up with Yellow",theft: Robbed ...  his Master,no,Robert Johnson,-,-,Mr. Glanister,-,"Tavistock-street, Covent-Garden",,-,-,South West England,seen near Dartmouth,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,yes
1726‑10‑12,r0151,Daily Post,"Robb’d and ran away from his Master, to whom he is an Apprentice, a Negroe Man call’d Robin, a short strong well-set Fellow, not very black, very much pitted and seamed with the Small Pox, about 23 Years Old, supposed to be about London: Whoever apprehends and secures him in Prison, or gives Notice of him, so as he may be apprehended, to Mr. Glanister at the Black and White Peruke in Tavistock-street, Covent Garden, shall have Three Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robin,23,Negro,,male,short,"well-set, not very black, very much pitted and seamed with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,very much pitted and seamed with the Small Pox,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: Robbed ...  his Master,no,-,-,-,Mr. Glanister,-,"the Black and White Peruke in Tavistock-street, Covent Garden",,-,-,South East England,supposed to be about London,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,yes
1726‑10‑24,r0152,Daily Journal,"                                 October 24. 1726.Whereas a Negro Boy call’d J E M M Y, belonging to the Bermuda Sloop, Content, Captain David Tines, Commander, lying at the Hermitage Stairs, Run away from the said Sloop on Saturday Night last, being the 22d Instant: He is a lusty Negro Boy, speaks good English; and was commonly known about the Hermitage, and St. Katharine’s, by his imitating the Monkey: He had on an Ozirgbays Jacket, lined with White Woollen, and a Dutch Duroy Pair of Breeches. Whoever secures him, and gives Notice to Mr. Stevens, at the White-Hart, in St. Katherine’s, shall have 2 Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1726-10-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jemmy,boy,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"an Ozirgbays* Jacket, lined with White Woollen, and a Dutch Duroy Pair of Breeches - *author is likely to have mispelled Osnaburg, which was a coarse linen",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Stevens,-,"the White-Hart, in St. Katherine’s",yes,South East England,"the Bermuda Sloop, Content, lying at the Hermitage Stairs",-,-,-,2,2,,-,2 Guineas,,-,
1726‑11‑24,r0466,Post Man and the Historical Account,"  Went away from Mr. William Hammond of Deal, a thin Negro Black 5 Foot high, whose Name is Maio, he mark’d with a Diamond, prick’d in the Flesh in each Temple, and 4 or 5 in his Breast. Whoever secures him and gives Notice to Mr George Bridger at the Harp in Harp Lane near Bear Key shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Maio,,Negro,Africa,male,60,"thin, mark’d with a Diamond, prick’d in the Flesh in each Temple, and 4 or 5 in his Breast",-,-,"mark’d with a Diamond, prick’d in the Flesh in each Temple, and 4 or 5 in his Breast","mark’d with a Diamond, prick’d in the Flesh in each Temple, and 4 or 5 in his Breast",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Mr. William Hammond,-,Deal,Mr George Bridger,-,"Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar",,South East England,Deal,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1727‑01‑10,r0153,Daily Post,"Run away from his Master the 8th Instant, an Indian Man Servant of a Tawny Complexion, having on a yellow Vest dark Frock turned up with yellow, aged about Twenty-two. Whoever brings or gives Intelligence of him at Forrest’s Coffee-house, Charing-Cross, shall have a reasonable Reward.",South East England,1727-01-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,22,India,,male,,Tawny Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a yellow Vest dark Frock turned up with yellow,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"Forrest’s Coffee-house, Charing-Cross",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,a reasonable Reward,a reasonable Reward,,-,
1727‑01‑26,r0154,Daily Post,"Run away on Sunday Night last from her Mistress, Mrs. Mary Patterson in Suffolk-street, a Negro Servant-Maid named Betty, aged about 17 Years, flat Nosed, very thick Lips, had on when she went away a red Stuff Gown faced and lined with green, a blue quilted Chintz Petticoat. Whoever shall bring her to Munday’s Coffeehouse in New Round Court, or to the Sword-blade Coffee-house in Birchin-lane, or give Account of her so that she may be had again, shall have a Guinea Reward.  N.B. Whoever shall entertain her shall be prosecuted according to Law.",South East England,1727-01-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Betty,17,Negro,,female,,"flat Nosed, very thick Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Stuff Gown faced and lined with green, a blue quilted Chintz Petticoat",no,yes,Mrs. Mary Patterson,-,Suffolk-street,-,-,Munday’s Coffeehouse in New Round Court; or to the Sword-blade Coffee-house in Birchin-lane,,South East England,Suffolk-street,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1727‑02‑10,r0718,Daily Courant,"Whereas a Black, named Congo, alias John Freeman (about 20 Years of Age, about Five Foot Six Inches high, has a Scar on the Back of the Right Hand that was done by a Burn in his Childhood, the Wool on his Head cut pretty close, with a Parting in the Middle; he has on a Drugget Coat and Breeches Chocolate Colour, a Cloth Wastcoat something lighter than his Coat, a Hat with a Silver Button and long twisted Loop, has a white Shirt) run way from his Master Capt. Benj. Phip[p]s of Bristol, the 31st of January last, and is believed to be come to London. whoever can give any Account of him; so that he may be brought to his Master at Bristol, or to Samuel Mercer, in Red-Lyon-street, Whitechappel, shall have Three Guineas Reward: But if any Person offers to entertain him, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1727-01-31,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Congo (John Freeman),20,Negro,,male,66,"a Scar on the Back of the Right Hand that was done by a Burn in his Childhood, the Wool on his Head cut pretty close, with a Parting in the Middle",-,-,a Scar on the Back of the Right Hand that was done by a Burn in his Childhood,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Drugget Coat and Breeches Chocolate Colour, a Cloth Wastcoat something lighter than his Coat, a Hat with a Silver Button and long twisted Loop, has a white Shirt",no,yes,Master Capt. Benj. Phip[]s,-,Bristol,Master Capt. Benj. Phip[]s; Samuel Mercer,- ; -,"Bristol; Red-Lyon-street, Whitechappel",,-,-,South East England,is believed to be come to London,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas Reward,,-,
1727‑02‑13,r0002,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"RUN away on the 7th Instant from Dr. Gustavus Brown’s Lodgings in Glasgow, a Negro Woman, named Ann, being about 18 Years of Age, with a green Gown and a Brass Collar about her Neck, on which are engraved these Words [“Gustavus Brown in Dalkieth his Negro, 1726.”] Whoever apprehends her, so as she may be recovered, shall have two Guineas Reward, and necessary Charges allowed by Laurance Dinwiddie Junior Merchant in Glasgow, or by James Mitchelson, Jeweller in Edinburgh.",Central belt Scotland,1727-02-07,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Ann,18,Negro,,female,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Gown and a Brass Collar about her Neck, on which are engraved these Words [“Gustavus Brown in Dalkieth his Negro, 1726.”]",no,no,Dr Gustavus Brown,-,Glasgow,Laurance Dinwiddie; James Mitchelson,Merchant; Jeweller,Glasgow; Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,2,2,,necessary Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and necessary Charges",yes,ibid. - 7th - 9th March 1727.,
1727‑02‑22,r0155,Daily Post,"Run from his Master, on Feb. 19. from Greenwich, a Negroe Man, wearing a Pea Jacket, lined with blue, and blue Buttons, aged about 24 Years, six Foot high, with a Cut on each Cheek, and one Cut on his Forehead, and a Lump also on the Forehead, speaks but little English; whoever shall apprehend this Negroe Man, and bring him to the Jamaica Coffee-house, or to the New England Coffee-house, shall receive one Guinea Reward.",South East England,1727-02-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,24,Negro,Africa,male,72,"a Cut on each Cheek, and one Cut on his Forehead, and a Lump also on the Forehead",-,-,"a Cut on each Cheek, and one Cut on his Forehead","a Cut on each Cheek, and one Cut on his Forehead",-,-,speaks but little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Pea Jacket, lined with blue, and blue Buttons",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Jamaica Coffee-house; the New England Coffee-house,,South East England,Greenwich,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1727‑06‑08,r0156,Daily Post,"A Negroe Man of about 20 Years of Age, named Quamono, ran away from his Master the rst of June; he has on a Woollen Cap under a Felt Hat, and a Sailor’s Pea-Jacket of a darkish Colour, lined with blue, a speckled Shirt, a Pair of Breeches the same of his Pea-Jacket, with Stockings much of the same Colour; he speaks good English. Whoever will bring or send the said Negroe to Mr. Quintre’s at the Jamaica House in Cherry-Garden Street in Rotherhith near London shall have a Guinea Reward. ",South East England,1727-06-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quamono,20,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Woollen Cap under a Felt Hat, and a Sailor’s Pea-Jacket of a darkish Colour, lined with blue, a speckled Shirt, a Pair of Breeches the same of his Pea-Jacket, with Stockings much of the same Colour",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Quintre,-,the Jamaica House in Cherry-Garden Street in Rotherhith near London,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1727‑06‑08,r0467,St James’s Evening Post,"  A Negro Man, whose Name is Quamono, of about 20 Years of Age, speaks English, run away from his Master, June the 1st. He had on his Head, a Woollen Cap under a Felt Hat; with a dark colour’d Sailors Pea-Jacket, lin’d with Blue, a speckled Shirt, his Breeches of the same Piece as his Jacket, and Stockings much of the same Colour. If any Person will bring or send the said Negro to Mr. Quintre’s, at the Bowling-Green House in Cherry-Garden Street in Rotherhith, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1727-06-01,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Quamono,20,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Woollen Cap under a Felt Hat; with a dark colour’d Sailor’s Pea-Jacket, lin’d with Blue, a speckled Shirt, his Breeches of the same Piece as his Jacket, and Stockings much of the same Colour",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mr. Quintre’s at the Bowling-Green House in Cherry-Garden Street in Rotherhith,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1727‑06‑22,r0157,Daily Post,"Whereas a Negroe Boy, about fifteen Years of Age, is run or stray’d from his Master; whoever brings him to the Hand-Inn in Barnaby-street in Southwark, or to the Black Lyon in Greenwich, shall have a Guinea Reward.    N.B. He has on a dirty red Waistcoat, a speckled Shirt, a Pair of Old Leather Breeches, and was bare-headed when he went away; when he stands or walks his Knees meet together, he was seen in Greenwich Park the 19th, and going into Gravesend the 20th of this Instant June.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,15,Negro,,male,,when he stands or walks his Knees meet together,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dirty red Waistcoat, a speckled Shirt, a Pair of Old Leather Breeches, and was bare-headed",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Hand-Inn in Barnaby-street in Southwark; to the Black Lyon in Greenwich,,-,-,South East England,"Greenwich Park the 19th, and going into Gravesend the 20th",-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1727‑07‑06,r0719,Daily Post,"Run away from his Master, Capt. John Stevenson, Master of the Guinea Hen, the 4th of this Instant July, a Negroe Boy aged about Twenty Years, called Alabaster; he had on when he went away a Pea Jacket and a striped Flannel Wastecoat and Canvas Trowzers. Whoever will secure him and give Notice to the said Capt. Stephenson in Queen–street, Ratcliff, or to Mr. Tho. Jemson at Lloyd’s Coffee-house, shall receive a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1727-07-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Alabaster,20,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Pea Jacket and a striped Flannel Wastecoat and Canvas Trowzers,no,no,Capt. John Stevenson (or Stephenson),Master of the Guinea Hen,-,Capt. John Stevenson (or Stephenson); Mr. Tho. Jemson,Master of the Guinea Hen; -,"Queen –street, Ratcliff; Lloyd’s Coffee-house",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1727‑09‑02,r0158,Daily Post,"Ran away from his Master Robert Johnson, a Negro Fellow call’d Robin, being an Indentured Apprentice; he is a short well-set Fellow, not very black, speaks pretty good English, about 26 Years Old, very much pitted and seamed upon the Side of his Nose with the Small Pox, he pretended to be lame when he went away. Whoever brings or gives Advice of him to Mr. Johnson at Mr. Glanister’s in Tavistock-street, Covent Garden, so as he may be taken, shall have Five Guineas Reward; and whoever harbours him will be prosecuted according to Law.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robin,26,Negro,,male,short,"well-set, not very black, very much pitted and seamed upon the Side of his Nose with the Small Pox, he pretended to be lame when he went away",smallpox,-,very much pitted and seamed upon the Side of his Nose with the Small Pox,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Robert Johnson,-,-,Mr. Johnson,-,"Mr. Glanister’s in Tavistock-street, Covent Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward,,-,
1727‑11‑03,r0396,Daily Journal,"          This is to give Notice,  That an East India Black, who goes by the Name of Tower-Hill, a middle size thin Man, with bush Hair, a white Camblet Coat, and light-coloured Silk Stockings on, run away from his Master last Monday se’ennight: Whoever can bring the said Black, or cause him to be brought to Governor Smith, in Shad-Thames, Southwark, shall have 10s. Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1727,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tower-Hill,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,middle size,"thin, bush hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Camblet Coat, and light-coloured Silk Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Governor Smith,-,"Shad-Thames, Southwark",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,reasonable Charges,"10s. Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1727‑12‑08,r0159,Daily Post,"Whereas a Negroe Man named Dick being a strong well-set Man, Aged about 30 Years, and an Apprentice to Capt. William Harris, is deserted or stray’d from the Service of his said Master, by quitting the Ship named the King George, whereof the above-named William Harris is Commander; This is to give Notice; that whoever shall bring the said Negroe, or give Notice of him at Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street, so that he may be deliver’d to his Master, or to Capt. William Harris in Spring-street in Shadwell, shall of the said Capt. Harris have Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dick,30,Negro,,male,,strong well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,- ; Capt. William Harris,- ; Commander of the King George,Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street; Spring-street in Shadwell,yes,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1728‑01‑17,r0720,Daily Journal,"Run away from Mr. BROWN, in Great-Ormond-Street, London, a Negro Man Servant, named CHARLES PHYLIPS, and carried with him several Things belonging to his said Master: Any Person that will secure or give Intelligence of him, so as he may be caught, shall have One Guinea or more Reward, and all reasonable Charges defray’d. He is a squat well-set Fellow, about Five Foot high, a Scar under one of his Eyes, and is about 35 Years of Age; he had on when he went away a Fustian Frock faced with Red, an old Red Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, and Red Stockings. Give Notice either to his said Master, or to Mr. NORTON, at his Coffee-House in James-Street by Bedford-Row, London. If the Fellow will come home, he shall be forgiven, and kindly received.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles Phylips,35,Negro,,male,60,"squat well-set, a Scar under one of his Eyes",-,-,a Scar under one of his Eyes,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Man Servant,"a Fustian Frock faced with Red, an old Red Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, and Red Stockings",theft: carried with him several Things belonging to his said Master,no,Mr. Brown,-,"Great-Ormond-Street, London",Mr. Brown; Mr. Norton - ; -,,"Great-Ormond-Street, London; at his Coffee-House in James-Street by Bedford-Row, London",,South East England,"Great-Ormond-Street, London",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"One Guinea or more Reward, and all reasonable Charges defray’d",,-,
1728‑01‑24,r0160,Daily Journal,"Run away from on Board the Great Sicilian at Limehouse, on Tuesday Night, the 16th of this Instant January, belonging to Capt. Peacock of the said Ship, Peter Bristol, alias John Price, a Negro Man-servant, of about 18 Years of Age, of a Copper Colour Complexion, a large Scar in the Nape of his Neck; this is to give Notice, That if any Body entertains the said Negro indentured Servant, they will be prosecuted according to Law. Any one that shall bring him to the Swan and Rummer in Finch-lane Cornhill, they shall have half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1728-01-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter Bristol (John Price),18,Negro,,male,,"a Copper Colour Complexion, a large Scar in the Nape of his Neck",-,a large Scar in the Nape of his Neck,a large Scar in the Nape of his Neck,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Capt. Peacock,-,-,-,-,the Swan and Rummer in Finch-lane Cornhill,yes,South East England,from on Board the Great Sicilian at Limehouse,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1728‑02‑03,r0161,Daily Journal,"Whereas on Sunday Night last, a Negro Man, about 20 Years of Age, 5 Foot 6 Inches high, with a Scar in his Face, and goes by the Name of Emanuel, ran away from on board the Antigua Merchant, Edward Jones Commander, at Church-stairs, Redcriff; whoever secures him, and gives Notice to Mr. Humphrey Hill, Merchant in Friday-street, shall have One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges.
 ",South East England,1728-01-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Emanuel,20,Negro,,male,66,a Scar in his Face,-,-,a Scar in his Face,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Humphrey Hill,merchant,Friday-street,yes,South East England,"Church-stairs, Rederiff",-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1728‑03‑01,r0721,Daily Post,"RUN away from the Success of Sunderland, Tho. Ayres, Master, a thick, short, black, rude, young Fellow, about 18 Years of Age; he had on when he went away, a white Sailor’s Jacket; and took along with him a Silver Watch, Green, London, Maker, and Ten Pounds in Money, which did not belong to him; whoever secures the said young Fellow, and brings him to George Ord’s at the Sign of the Sunderland Pink in Red Lion Yard near Wapping New-Stairs, shall have a Guinea Reward, and all other Charges allow’d.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,young,Negro,,male,short,"thick, rude",-,-,-,-,-,rude (possibly),-,,-,-,-,-,,a white Sailor’s Jacket,"theft: took along with him a Silver Watch, Green, London, Maker, and Ten Pounds in Money, which did not belong to him",no,-,-,-,-,-,George Ord’s at the Sign of the Sunderland Pink in Red Lion Yard near Wapping New-Stairs,yes,South East England,the Success of Sunderland,-,-,-,1,1,,all other Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and all other Charges allow’d",,-,
1728‑03‑02,r0722,Daily Post,"RUN away from Mr. Walker’s in York-street, Covent Garden, last Tuesday Morning, a Black Boy about 14 Years of Age, and pretty short, having on a dark grey Livery, with a little Cape to the Coat lined with black Velvet, and took with him a blue great Coat, three Holland Shirts, two speckled Shirts, and several other Things; his Name is Sedden, but call’d for Shortness Sed. Whoever secures him and gives Notice as above, shall be well rewarded; and whoever entertains him be it at their Peril. As the Boy is a Stranger, there is great Reason to believe he has been either stolen or enticed away from his Lady, whoever can discover the Person or Persons concerned in stealing or inticing the Boy away, are desired to give Notice to the said Mr. Walker, and upon Conviction of such Person they shall be very well rewarded. If the Boy should be offered to be sold or sent abroad, pray stop him and the Party, and give Notice as above.",South East England,1728-02-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sedden (Sed),14,Negro,,male,pretty short,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark grey Livery, with a little Cape to the Coat lined with black Velvet, and took with him a blue great Coat, three Holland Shirts, two speckled Shirts","theft (possibly): took with him a blue great Coat, three Holland Shirts, two speckled Shirts, and several other Things",yes,-,-,-,Mr. Walker,-,"York-street, Covent Garden",,South East England,"Mr. Walker’s in York-street, Covent Garden",-,-,-,,,,very well rewarded,very well rewarded,,-,
1728‑03‑19,r0468,Whitehall Evening Post,"RUN away from his Master, Robert Johnson, Esq; a Negro Man, call’d Robert, a short, strong, well-set Fellow, not very black, about 26 Years old, very much pitted with the Small Pox: Whoever apprehends him, and gives Notice to Mr. GLANISTER in Tavistock street, shall have two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Carges: He is an Indentur’d Apprentice, and whoever conceals him will be prosecuted according to Law, Damages having been recover’d already, from one Carlton a Black, for the said Offence.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Robert,26,Negro,,male,short,"strong, well-set, not very black, very much pitted with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,"Robert Johnson, Esq",-,-,Mr. Glanister,-,Tavistock street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Carges,"two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Carges",,-,
1728‑04‑19,r0162,Daily Journal,"Whereas a Negro Servant ran away from his Master the 10th Instant; he is about 27 Years of Age, small Stature, thin made, round Visage, his Nose flattish, and went away with a Drab-colour’d Livery turn’d up and trim’d with Green, and Brass Buttons, a Gold-laced Hat, well wore; he wears sometimes a Wig, and sometimes a Cap: Whosoever brings or secures him, and gives Notice to Mr. VERNON, at the Swan and Rummer in Finch-Lane, by the Royal-Exchange, shall receive One Guinea Reward, to be paid by the said VERNON.
 ",South East England,1728-04-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,27,Negro,,male,small Stature,"thin made, round Visage, his Nose flattish",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a Drab-colour’d Livery turn’d up and trim’d with Green, and Brass Buttons, a Gold-laced Hat, well wore; he wears sometimes a Wig, and sometimes a Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr Vernon,-,"the Swan and Rummer in Finch-lane, by the Royal-Exchange",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,yes,ibid. - 22nd April 1728.,
1728‑07‑23,r0163,London Evening Post,"WHEREAS A NEGROE BOY RAN AWAY from his Master, Mr. JOHN BEARPACKER, Attorney at Law in Bristol, on the 14th of this Instant July, being about fifteen Years of Age, with tawny Complexion, and pitted with the Small-Pox; he had on when he went away, a light Grey Coat, trimm’d with Black, and is suppos’d to be gone towards London to embark for Jamaica; any Person apprehending him shall be well rewarded by Mr. HOGG of Clements-Inn, London, or the said Mr. BEARPACKER at Bristol. ",South East England,1728-07-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,15,Negro,,male,,"tawny Complexion, and pitted with the Small-Pox",smallpox,-,pitted with the Small-Pox,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light Grey Coat, trimm’d with Black",no,no,Mr. John Bearpacker,Attorney at Law,Bristol,Mr. John Bearpacker; Mr. Hogg,Attorney at Law; -,"Bristol; Clements-Inn, London",,South West England,Bristol,South East England,suppos’d to be gone towards London to embark for Jamaica,-,,,,well rewarded,well rewarded,,,
1728‑08‑08,r0164,Daily Journal,"Run away from her Master at Black-Heath, A Negro Woman, aged about 25 Years, pretty fat, (went by the Name of Cælia) and is indented by the Name of Cælia Edlyne, and has several Years to serve. She has a Cross, the Mark of her Country, on one Cheek, just under her Eye, and walks lame, being a little inclinable to the Dropsy: She Washes, Irons, Clear-starches, and remarkably Darns well. Whoever secures her, and gives Notice at the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House, so that she be brought to Justice, shall have Two Guineas Reward; but whosoever entertains her, shall be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caelia Edlyne,25,Negro,Africa,female,,"pretty fat, has a Cross, the Mark of her Country, on one Cheek, just under her Eye, and walks lame, being a little inclinable to the Dropsy",Dropsy,walks lame,"a Cross, the Mark of her Country, on one Cheek, just under her Eye","a Cross, the Mark of her Country, on one Cheek, just under her Eye",-,-,-,,-,-,-,"Washes, Irons, Clear-starches, and remarkably Darns well",,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House,,South East England,Black-Heath,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 9th August 1728.
Post Boy [1695] - 8th August 1728, p.2: 10th August 1728, p.2.",
1728‑08‑21,r0165,Daily Journal,"Run away from his Master a Negro Man, named NORWICH, who assumes the Name of JEREMIAH CLARKE, a middle-sized, very black, smooth faced Fellow, wears a Black Wig, and a Grey Livery lined with Red, and trimmed with Brass Buttons: This is to forewarn all Persons from entertaining the said Negro at their Peril.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Norwich (Jeremiah Clarke),,Negro,,male,middle-sized,"very black, smooth faced",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Black Wig, and a Grey Livery lined with Red, and trimmed with Brass Buttons",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1728‑08‑26,r0166,Daily Journal,"Run away on Friday Night, the 23d Instant, from on board the Ship Francis, S A M U E L  C A R Y Master, lying at Shadwell Dock, a Negro Man, known by the Name of PETER, well set, aged about 40 Years; had on, when he left the Ship, a dark Cloth Waistcoat, with Brass Buttons, and speckled Shirt. Whoever shall bring the said Negro to the said Master, on board his Ship, or at the New-England Coffee-house, in Threadneedle-street, shall have 40 Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges bore.  N.B. He has been us’d to go about Streets, with a Strum Strum.",South East England,1728-08-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,40,Negro,,male,,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,musical: stringed instrument [strum strum],,"a dark Cloth Waistcoat, with Brass Buttons, and speckled Shirt",no,no,-,-,-,Samuel Cary,-,"the New-England Coffee-house, in Threadneedle-street",yes,South East England,Shadwell Dock,-,-,-,2,,,reasonable Charges,"40 Shillings Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1729‑02‑22,r0469,London Journal,"ABsented from the Sloop the Swallow, William Jeggles Master, when at Bristol in England in August last, a Negro Man Servant named Peter Joyner, middle aged, pretty tall, square shoulder’d, slender Waste broad Forehead, thin jaw’d, irregular Teeth, one of his fore under Teeth beaten out. If he will return to his Owner Mr. William Walton, Merchant in New York, he shall be kindly received, or to Mess. David and John Peloquin, Merchants at Bristol, or to Mr. Richard Janway, Merchant in London; or if any one can inform any of those Gentlemen where he can be found, so as to be delivered into their Hands, he shall have two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1728-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter Joyner,middle aged,Negro,,male,pretty tall,"square shoulder’d, slender Waste broad Forehead, thin jaw’d, irregular Teeth, one of his fore under Teeth beaten out",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,no,no,Mr. William Walton,Merchant,New York,Mr. William Walton; Mess. David and John Peloquin; Mr. Richard Janway,Merchant; Merchants; Merchant,New York; Bristol; London,yes,South West England,"the Sloop the Swallow, when at Bristol",-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1729‑05‑09,r0475,Daily Post Boy,"WHereas a Negroe Man, named William, an Indented Servant to Joseph Dickinson, Esq; of Jamaica, lately in London, run away from his said Master, on Monday the 28th of April last, and hath taken from him several valuable things, together with all his Livery and other Cloaths. He is about 26 Years old, speaks quick, well sett, wears a Blue Livery turn’d up with red Plush, and Mohair Button Holes, Brass Buttons, Plush Breeches, a Gold Laced Hat; has several Fustian Frocks, and strip’d Holland Wastecoats, Silver Buckles in his Shooes, a likely Fellow of that Kind. Whoever secures him, and brings him to Mr. William Grigson, Attorney at Law in the Old Jury, shall receive of him the said Grigson Ten Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1729-04-28,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),William,26,Negro,,male,,well sett,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks quick,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Livery turn’d up with red Plush, and Mohair Button Holes, Brass Buttons, Plush Breeches, a Gold Laced Hat; has several Fustian Frocks, and strip’d Holland Wastecoats, Silver Buckles in his Shooes","theft: several valuable things, together with all his Livery and other Cloaths",no,"Joseph Dickinson, Esq",-,"of Jamaica, lately in London",Mr. William Grigson,Attorney at Law,the Old Jury,,South East England,London,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 10th, 12th May 1729. [both p.2]",
1729‑05‑15,r0476,Daily Journal,"Whereas a NEGRO MAN, named WILLIAM, an indented Servant to JOSEPH DICKINSON, Esq; of Jamaica, lately in London, run away from his said Master on Monday the 28th of April last, and hath taken from him several Things of Value, together with all his Livery and other Cloaths: He is about 26 Years old, about 5 Foot 8 Inches high, well set, speaks quick, wore a blue Livery turn’d up with red Plush, Mohair Button-holes, Brass Buttons, Plush Breeches, a black Wig, a Gold lac’d Hat, has several Fustian Frocks and strip’d Holland Waistcoats, Silver Buckles in his Shoes, a likely Fellow of that Kind. Whoever secures and brings him to Mr. WILLIAM GRIGSON, Attorney at Law in the Old Jury, shall receive of him the said GRIGSON Ten Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1729-04-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William,26,Negro,,male,68,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks quick,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery turn’d up with red Plush, Mohair Button-holes, Brass Buttons, Plush Breeches, a black Wig, a Gold lac’d Hat, has several Fustian Frocks and strip’d Holland Waistcoats, Silver Buckles in his Shoes","theft: several Things of Value, together with all his Livery and other Cloaths",no,"Joseph Dickinson, Esq",-,"of Jamaica, lately in London",Mr. William Grigson,Attorney at Law,the Old Jury,,South East England,London,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,yes,"Fog’s Weekly Journal - 17th May, 1729, p.4.",yes
1729‑09‑16,r0168,London Gazette,"Bristol, Sept. 13, 1729.RUN away last Thursday from Nathaniel Day, Esq; of Bristol, a Negro Boy called Robin, aged 18, 5 Foot 7 Inches high, wearing a blue Wastcoat and blue Shag Breeches and Silver Buckles; he took with him a black Suit of Clothes, and a Suit of white Fustian, with Metal Buttons, speaks English, and had the Small Pox eight Month since. Whoever secures him, so as to be had again, and gives Notice to the said Nathaniel Day, or Mr. Ardley on Ludgate-Hill, shall receive three Guineas Reward. If he will return she shall be kindly received.",South East England,1729-09-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robin,18,Negro,,male,67,,smallpox (eight months previously),-,-,-,-,-,speaks English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Wastcoat and blue Shag Breeches and Silver Buckles; he took with him a black Suit of Clothes, and a Suit of white Fustian, with Metal Buttons","theft: a black Suit of Clothes, and a Suit of white Fustian, with Metal Buttons",no,"Nathaniel Day, Esq",-,Bristol,Nathaniel Day; Mr. Ardley,- ; -,Bristol; Ludgate-Hill,,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,three Guineas,,-,
1730‑02‑04,r0723,Daily Post,"WHereas A Negro Man about twenty-five Years of Age, and about four Foot and a Half high, or not exceeding five Foot, went away from his Master on Thursday Morning last: Whoever secures or brings the said Negro to Mr. Martyn, at the Smyrna Coffee-house in Pall-Mall, or to the New England Coffee-house behind the Royal-Exchange, shall receive a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges.  N.B. He speaks very bad English, and had on a light colour’d Coat, trim’d with white Metal Buttons, a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey Cap.",South East England,1730-01-29,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,25,Negro,,male,54-60,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light colour’d Coat, trim’d with white Metal Buttons, a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Martyn,-,the Smyrna Coffee-house in Pall-Mall; the New England Coffee-house behind the Royal-Exchange,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1730‑04‑03,r0442,Daily Journal,"Whereas a proper well-made Negroe Man, a Native of the Gold Coast of Guiney, brought from thence about three Years ago, was pressed from the Ship Matilda, belonging to the Port of Bristol, in or about May last, and carried aboard his Majesty’s Ship of War, the Lively, and from thence removed aboard his Majesty’s Ship the Advice, and was discharged from her at Spithead about the latter End of November last; and he being a Servant, ‘tis supposed may be gone aboard some Ships bound to Africa or the West-Indies: Whoever can give a certain Account of the Ship he may be in, shall have a sufficient Reward, or secure him if found ashore, and give Notice thereof to Mr. WINTLE at Old Man’s Coffee-house, Charing-Cross, or to Mr. ISAAC HOBHORSE, Merchant in Bristol, shall have four Guineas Reward for the same, and all Charges.",South East England,1729-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,Africa,male,,proper well-made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Wintle; Mr. Isaac Hobhorse,- ; Merchant,Old Man’s Coffee-house Charing-Cross; Bristol,,-,-,Africa: West Indies,-,-,4,4,,"Whoever can give a certain Account of the Ship he may be in, shall have a sufficient Reward; or secure him if found ashore, shall have Four Guineas Reward for the same, and all Chargef","Whoever can give a certain Account of the Ship he may be in, shall have a sufficient Reward; or secure him if found ashore, shall have Four Guineas Reward for the same, and all Chargef",yes,"London Evening Post - 11th April 1730, p.2.",
1730‑04‑03,r0447,Daily Post Boy,"WHereas a proper tall made Negro Man, a Native of the Gold Coast of Guinea, brought from thence about three Years ago, was press’d from the Ship Matilda, belonging to the Port of Bristol, in or about May last, and carried on Board his Majesty’s Ship of War, the Lively, and from thence removed on Board his Majesty’s Ship the Advice, and was discharged from her at Spithead, about the latter End of November last; and he being a Servant, it is supposed may be gone on Board some Ship bound to Africa, or the West Indies. Whoever can give a certain Account of the Ship he may be in, shall have a sufficient Reward; or secures him if found on Shore, and gives Notice thereof to Mr. Wintle at Old Man’s Coffeehouse, Charing Cross; or to Mr. Isaac Hobhouse, Merchant, at Bristol, shall have Four Guineas Reward for the same, and all Charges.",South East England,1729-11,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,,Negro,Africa,male,tall,proper tall made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Wintle; Mr. Isaac Hobhouse,- ; Merchant,"Old Man’s Coffeehouse, Charing Cross; Bristol",,-,-,Africa: West Indies,-,-,4,4,,"Whoever can give a certain Account of the Ship he may be in, shall have a sufficient Reward; or secure him if found ashore, shall have Four Guineas Reward for the same, and all Charges","Whoever can give a certain Account of the Ship he may be in, shall have a sufficient Reward; or secure him if found ashore, shall have Four Guineas Reward for the same, and all Charges",,,yes
1730‑07‑04,r0169,Daily Journal,"Whereas a small Negro Black Boy, about 11 Years old, was lost out of York-Buildings on Friday the 3d Instant: Whoever brings him to the Martin Alehouse, in York-Buildings in the Strand, shall have half a Guinea Reward.  N.B. He has on a Blue Livery turn’d up with Red, and Brass Buttons to his Coat, a Black Velvet Cap, with Muslin round it, a Silver Lace and Tassel upon it, his Name Cæsar Ripsford.
 ",South East England,1730-07-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar Ripsford,11,Negro,,male,small,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Livery turn’d up with Red, and Brass Buttons to his Coat, a Black Velvet Cap, with Muslin round it, a Silver Lace and Tassel upon it",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,York-Buildings in the Strand,,South East England,York-Buildings in the Strand,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1730‑07‑29,r0170,Daily Post,"A Negro Man, that goes by the Name of London, run away from his Master the 12th of this Instant, from on board the Isaac and Peter, John Henderson, Commander, lately arrived from St. Christopher’s. Whoever shall bring him, or give Intelligence where he is, so that he may be secured to his said Master, or to Isaac Pirou, Merchant, in Mason’s-Court, Brick-Lane, near Whitechapel, they shall receive Five Guineas Reward, besides Charges, to be paid by the said Isaac Pirou. ",South East England,1730-07-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),London,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Isaac Pirou,merchant,"Mason’s-Court, Brick-Lane, near Whitechapel",yes,South East England,from on board the Isaac and Peter,-,-,-,5,5,,Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, besides Charges",yes,ibid. - 31st July 1730.,
1730‑10‑13,r0470,Daily Post Boy,"WENT away from his Master Captain Richard Williams in Princess-Street, Rotherhith, a Negroe Fellow five Foot five Inches high, a full Leg, on one Shoulder a Cross Rose pretty high above the Flesh, goes by the Name of Robert Clapham or Grey. Whoever will bring him to Captain Williams aforesaid, shall have Two Guineas Reward; or if he will return to his Master, he shall be kindly received.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Robert Clapham (Robert Grey),,Negro,,male,65,"a full Leg, on one Shoulder a Cross Rose pretty high above the Flesh",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Captain Richard Williams,-,-,Captain Richard Williams,-,-,,South East England,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1730‑10‑17,r0171,Daily Post,"                Friday, Oct. 16, 1730.THIS Day at Twelve o’Clock a Negroe Lad, call’d Michael Oronoko, an Indented Servant, Aged about 19 or 20 Years, run away from his Master at Gravesend; he had on a light-blue Coat, lined and faced with yellow, Scarlet Stockings, a black bob Wig and a laced Hat.  Whoever brings the said Negroe to the Faulcon at Gravesend, to Mess. Murry and Mac Culloh, Merchants in Well Court in Queen-street, London, or to Mr. Lynch above the Church at Richmond, shall have Half a Guinea Reward and all Charges defray’d; or if they secure the said Negroe, and advise ether Mess. Murry and Mac Culloh, or Mr. Lynch, as above, they shall have the aforesaid Reward. 
 ",South East England,1730-10-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Michael Oronoko,19-20,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light-blue Coat, lined and faced with yellow, Scarlet Stockings, a black bob Wig and a laced Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mess. Murry and Mac Culloh; Mr. Lynch,merchants; -,"Well Court in Queen-street, London; above the Church at Richmond",,South East England,Gravesend,-,-,-,,10,6,all Charges defray’d,Half a Guinea Reward and all Charges defray’d,yes,ibid. - 19th October 1730.,yes
1730‑12‑15,r0829,Gloucester Journal,"Whereas a short black Man (who says his Name is Thomas Price) about 5 Foot 6 Inches high, having on a white Cloth Coat, a thin Tickin Pair of Breeches, and a strip’d Worsted Cap; made his Escape from the House of Thomas Evans, one of the Constables for the Town of Ross, on the 2d Inst. Whoever shall give Intelligence of the abovementioned Person, so as he may be brought to Justice, shall be very well rewarded by me,                                         THOMAS EVANS.",South West England,1730-12-02,See notes,Thomas Price,,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Cloth Coat, a thin Tickin Pair of Breeches, and a strip’d Worsted Cap",no,no,Thomas Evans,Constable for the Town of Ross,Gloucester,Thomas Evans,Constable for the Town of Ross,Gloucester,,South West England,Gloucester,-,-,-,,,,very well rewarded,very well rewarded,,-,
1731‑01‑02,r0173,Daily Journal,"A Thin Negro Woman, named Billow, run away from Capt. Healey Harris on Christmas-day in the Morning; when she went away had on a Blue Stuff Gown, and took with her two other Gowns, one a Strip’d Cotton Gown, the other an Olive Colour Gown fac’d with Blue; and likewise a Bed and 1 Pair of Blankets, &c. Whosoever will bring the said Negro Woman to the abovesaid Capt. Harris in Dolphin-Court in Tower-Street, shall have TWO GUINEAS Reward. If any Person shall harbour the said Negro Woman, he shall be prosecuted according to Law. ",South East England,1730-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Billow,,Negro,,female,,thin,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Stuff Gown, and took with her two other Gowns, one a Strip’d Cotton Gown, the other an Olive Colour Gown fac’d with Blue","theft: two other Gowns, one a Strip’d Cotton Gown, the other an Olive Colour Gown fac’d with Blue; and likewise a Bed and 1 Pair of Blankets, &c.",yes,Capt. Healey Harris,-,Dolphin-Court in Tower-Street,Capt. Healey Harris,-,Dolphin-Court in Tower-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"Fog's Weekly Journal - 9th January 1731; Issue 120, p.3",
1731‑01‑09,r0172,Fog's Weekly Journal,"A Thin Negro Woman, named Bellow, run away from Captain Healey Harris on Christmas-day in the Morning; when she went away had on a Blue Stuff Gown, and took with her two other Gowns, one a Strip’d Cotton Gown, the other an Olive Colour Gown fac’d with Blue; and likewise a Bed and one Pair of Blankets, &c. Whosoever will bring the said Negro Woman to the abovesaid Capt. Harris in Dolphin-Court in Tower-Street, shall have Two Guineas Reward. If any Person shall harbour the said Negro Woman, he shall be prosecuted according to Law. ",South East England,1730-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bellow,,Negro,,female,,thin,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Stuff Gown, and took with her two other Gowns, one a Strip’d Cotton Gown, the other an Olive Colour Gown fac’d with Blue","theft: two other Gowns, one a Strip’d Cotton Gown, the other an Olive Colour Gown fac’d with Blue; and likewise a Bed and one Pair of Blankets, &c.",yes,Captain Healey Harris,-,Dolphin-Court in Tower-Street,Captain Healey Harris,-,Dolphin-Court in Tower-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,Daily Journal - 2nd January 1731. [different spelling of name],yes
1731‑03‑13,r0174,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master, Capt. John Yeo of Plymouth, about five Weeks ago, John Lyon, alias Serialonas, a Negro-Servant, about twenty Years of Age, has lost a Tooth before on the upper Jaw, supposed to be in London. Whoever will bring him to the Portugal Coffee-House in Sweeting’s-Alley near the Royal Exchange, shall have two Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1731-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Lyon (Serialonas),20,Negro,,male,,lost a Tooth before on the upper Jaw,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Capt. John Yeo,-,Plymouth,-,-,the Portugal Coffee-House in Sweeting’s-Alley near the Royal Exchange,,South West England,Plymouth,South East England,supposed to be in London,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,ibid. - 15th March 1731.,
1731‑05‑27,r0175,London Evening Post,"RUN away the 15th Instant from Mr. THO. CANEY at the Lamb within Bishopgate, a Negroe Boy, about 14 Years of Age; he had on when he left his Master a dark brown Fustian Frock trimm’d with green, and Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches; he has a little Scar upon his Left Eye-lid, and another over his Right Eye-brow. Whoever will bring him to his said Master, or give Information where he may be found, shall receive of his said Master half a Guinea.",South East England,1731-03-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,"a little Scar upon his Left Eye-lid, and another over his Right Eye-brow",-,"a little Scar upon his Left Eye-lid, and another over his Right Eye-brow","a little Scar upon his Left Eye-lid, and another over his Right Eye-brow",-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark brown Fustian Frock trimm’d with green, and Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches",no,no,Mr. Tho. Caney,-,the Lamb within Bishopgate,Mr. Tho. Caney,-,the Lamb within Bishopgate,,South East England,the Lamb within Bishopgate,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea,,-,
1731‑06‑04,r0176,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from Mr. Brown of Gray’s-Inn, a Negro-Man named Charles Phillips. He is a well set Fellow, speaks French, and has a Scar a-cross under one of his Eyes. Whoever will discover where he lurks, so that he is caught, shall have a Guinea Reward. Leave Notice with the Porter of the Inn at Gray’s-Inn-Gate, or at Abington’s Coffee-House by the Gate.  N.B. He has with him the Key of his Master’s Chambers, has been absent above a Fortnight, and is suppos’d to have gone on board some Ship as a Sailor. All Gentlemen, &c. are requested not to entertain or harbour him.",South East England,1731-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles Phillips,,Negro,,male,,"well set, a Scar a-cross under one of his Eyes",-,a Scar a-cross under one of his Eyes,a Scar a-cross under one of his Eyes,-,-,-,speaks French,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: the Key of his Master’s Chambers,no,Mr. Brown,-,Gray’s-Inn,-; -,Porter; -,the Inn at Gray’s-Inn-Gate; Abington’s Coffee-House by the Gate,,South East England,Gray’s-Inn,-,is suppos’d to have gone on board some Ship,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1731‑06‑22,r0471,Evening Post,"                            Bristol, June 10, 1731RUN away from his Master, a straight slender Negroe, about 21 Years of Age, and five Foot seven Inches high, with a spot on the Candle of one Eye, a stammering in his Speech, and is not so Black as most other Negroes are, wearing a darkish Drab Broad Cloth Coat much worn, and torn under the Arm, and a Check Shirt. Whoever gives Notice to Mr Henry Pyne, Post Master, in Bristol, or to Mr. Thomas Hodges, in Blow Bladder Street, London; so that the said Negroe may be had again, shall have two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1731-06-10,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),,21,Negro,,male,67,"straight slender, with a spot on the Candle of one Eye, is not so Black as most other Negroes are",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a darkish Drab Broad Cloth Coat much worn, and torn under the Arm, and a Check Shirt",no,no,-,-,-,Mr Henry Pyne; Mr. Thomas Hodges,Post Master; -,"Bristol; Blow Bladder Street, London",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1731‑08‑03,r0177,Daily Journal,"                    Bristol, June 10, 1731.Run away from his Master a tall slender Negro, about 5 Foot 7 Inches high, 21 Years of Age, is not so black as many Negroes are, has a Stammering in his Speech, wears a darkish Drab Broath Cloth Coat, much worn, torn under one Arm, black Leather Breeches, and a check’d Shirt: He was mark’d, when young, on the Inside of one Arm, several Inches long; it something resembles a String, with divers Knots, about an Inch distant from each other: Whoever gives Notice of the said Negro to Mr. ABRAHAM HADDERTON, next Door to the Crown Coffee-House behind the Royal-Exchange, or to Mr. HENRY PYNE, Post-Master in Bristol, so as the said Negro may be had again, shall have TWO GUINEAS Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1731-06-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,21,Negro,,male,67,"tall, slender, mark’d,on the Inside of one Arm, several Inches long; it something resembles a String, with divers Knots, about an Inch distant from each other",-,"mark’d,on the Inside of one Arm, several Inches long; it something resembles a String, with divers Knots, about an Inch distant from each other","mark’d,on the Inside of one Arm, several Inches long; it something resembles a String, with divers Knots, about an Inch distant from each other",-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a darkish Drab Broath Cloth Coat, much worn, torn under one Arm, black Leather Breeches, and a check’d Shirt",no,no,-,-,-,Mr Abraham Hadderton; Mr Henry Pyne,- ; postmaster,next Door to the Crown Coffee-House behind the Royal-Exchange; Bristol,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"TWO GUINEAS Reward, and reasonable Charges",,ibid. - 4th August 1731.,
1731‑08‑27,r0178,Daily Post,"WHereas Anthony Griffith Cæsar, an East-Indian Boy, went away from his Master on Sunday the 15th in the Morning, and hath not been heard of since; This is to caution all Persons not to entertain him, as they will answer it at their Peril: If any one will give Notice where he is, or bring him to the Jerusalem Coffee-house, shall have a Guinea Reward. He had on an old brown Coat with small Brass Buttons, the Sleeves turn’d up with Blue, much wore out at the Elbows, a Dimity Waistcoat and Sheepskin Breeches, he wore an old black Velvet Cap, has long bushy Hair, and the Hair of his Eyebrows meets at his Nose, which is somewhat flat, thickish Lips, his Teeth large and irregularly set, and speaks broken English.  N.B. If he will return to his Master he shall be well received.",South East England,1731-08-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Anthony Griffith Caesar,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"has long bushy Hair, and the Hair of his Eyebrows meets at his Nose, which is somewhat flat, thickish Lips, his Teeth large and irregularly set",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old brown Coat with small Brass Buttons, the Sleeves turn’d up with Blue, much wore out at the Elbows, a Dimity Waistcoat and Sheepskin Breeches, he wore an old black Velvet Cap",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,the Jerusalem Coffee-house,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1731‑12‑04,r0179,Daily Post,"WENT away from Mr. Mason’s in Bishopsgate-street near Cornhill, on Saturday last the 27th of November, in the Evening, a black Man, Aged 26 Years, about five Foot seven Inches, and goes by the Name of Peter; he had on when he went away, his Livery, which was a dark-brown Clo[t]h Coat, with Brass Buttons and red Holes, and turn’d up with red, a Scarlet Shoulder-Knot, and sometimes wears a light-colour’d Frock turn’d up with black. Whoever will secure and bring him to the Place abovementioned, shall have two Guineas Reward, or if he will return he will be kindly received.  No greater Reward will be given.  N.B. He plays upon the Violin.",South East England,1731-11-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,26,Negro,,male,67,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,plays the violin,,"Livery, which was a dark-brown Clo[t]h Coat, with Brass Buttons and red Holes, and turn’d up with red, a Scarlet Shoulder-Knot, and sometimes wears a light-colour’d Frock turn’d up with black",no,no,Mr. Mason,-,Bishopsgate-street near Cornhill,Mr. Mason,-,Bishopgate-street near Cornhill,,South East England,Bishopsgate-street near Cornhill,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,"Ibid. - 6th December 1731.
Daily Advertiser - 4th, 27th December 1731.",
1732‑03‑14,r0724,Daily Journal,"Run away from his Master, on Monday the 13th Inst. FRANCIS DE SILVO, an Indian, with long black Hair, of a middling Stature, about 21 Years of Age, with a light-colour’d Cloth Frock, lined and trimm’d with Blue, a new Hat with Gold Lace, and took with him a Blue Livery Suit, and other things of Value: Whoever will secure the said FRANCIS DE SILVO, and give Notice to Mr. CHRISTOPHER GIBSON, in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges, of the said Mr. GIBSON: And all Persons are desired not to entertain or harbour the said Indian, on any Account whatsoever.",South East England,1732-03-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Francis De Silvo,21,India,,male,middling Stature,long black Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light-colour’d Cloth Frock, lined and trimm’d with Blue, a new Hat with Gold Lace","theft: took with him a Blue Livery Suit, and other things of Value",no,-,-,-,Christopher Gibson,-,St. Paul’s Church-Yard,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1732‑03‑23,r0472,Daily Post Boy,"RUN away from his Master yesterday, A Negro Man named Sam, born in Jamaica, about 22 Years of Age, talks very good English, and is a Butler. He is tall and slim, Baker-knee’d. When he ran away he wore a Livery Frock with Pewter Buttons, lined with Yellow, and Yellow Button Holes, pretty much wore, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches: Whoever brings him to his Master Mr. John Lewis on Blackheath, or discovers him so as he may be apprehended, shall have Five Guineas Reward paid by his said Master, and be it at their Peril whoever entertains him.",South East England,1732-03-22,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Sam (Black James),22,Negro,West Indies,male,tall,"slim, Baker-knee’d",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,Butler,"a Livery Frock with Pewter Buttons, lined with Yellow, and Yellow Button Holes, pretty much wore, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches",no,yes,Mr. John Lewis,-,Blackheath,Mr. John Lewis,-,Blackheath,,South East England,Blackheath,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"ibid. -  24th, 25th, 27th, 28th, 30th March; 4th April 1732. [but says March 22. rather than yesterday]",
1732‑03‑25,r0180,Daily Post,"RUN away from his Master on the 22d Instant, a Negro Man named Sam, but calls himself Black James, about 22 Years of Age, talks very good English, and is a Butler; he is tall and slim, Baker kneed; when he ran away he wore a Livery Frock with Pewter Buttons, lined with yellow, and yellow Button-holes, pretty much wore, and a Pair of Bukcskin Breeches. Whoever brings him to his Master, Mr. Lewis, on Black-Heath; or discovers him, so as he may be apprehended, shall have five Guineas Reward paid by his said Master: And be it at their Peril whoever entertains him. ",South East England,1732-03-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sam (Black James),22,Negro,,male,tall,"tall and slim, Baker kneed",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,Butler,"a Livery Frock with Pewter Buttons, lined with yellow, and yellow Button-holes, pretty much wore, and a Pair of Bukcskin Breeches",no,yes,Mr. Lewis,-,Black-Heath,Mr. Lewis,-,Black-Heath,,South East England,Black-Heath,-,-,-,5,5,,-,five Guineas,yes,ibid. - 29th March; 1st April 1732. [with March 27th 1732 added at the beginning],
1732‑03‑27,r0725,Daily Journal,"Run away from JAMES PINNOCK, Esq; from Greenwich, on Wednesday the 22d Instant, a Negro Servant of a middle Stature, dress’d in a light-colour’d Cloth Coat and Breeches, and a green Silk Waistcoat with Gold Buttons, and carry’d away with him a blue Bays double-breasted Waistcoat, 8 speckled, and 6 white Shirts, and some Wearing-Apparel belonging to his Master: ‘Tis believ’d that he is gone towards Bristol. If any Person will apprehend him, and give Information to Mr. DAVIS at the Jamaica Coffee-house, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1732-03-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,middle Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a light-colour’d Cloth Coat and Breeches, and a green Silk Waistcoat with Gold Buttons, and carry’d away with him a blue Bays double-breasted Waistcoat, 8 speckled, and 6 white Shirts, and some Wearing-Apparel belonging to his Master","theft: carry’d away with him a blue Bays double-breasted Waistcoat, 8 speckled, and 6 white Shirts, and some Wearing-Apparel belonging to his Master",no,"James Pinnock, Esq",-,Greenwich,Mr. Davis,-,the Jamaica Coffee-house,,South East England,Greenwich,South West England,‘Tis believ’d that he is gone towards Bristol,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,,-,
1732‑03‑27,r0726,Daily Post,"WENT from his Service William Thomas, a small Surat Indian Man, aged about 22, an indented Servant; had on when he went away, a dark Fustian Frock faced with black, or a black Coat with a Worstead Shoulder-Knot, with a blue great Coat, Brass Buttons, with red Button-holes.  Whoever secures or brings him to the Rainbow Coffee-house in Cornhill, shall have half a Guinea Reward paid at the Bar.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Thomas,22,India,South Asia,male,small,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Fustian Frock faced with black, or a black Coat with a Worstead Shoulder-Knot, with a blue great Coat, Brass Buttons, with red Button-holes",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Rainbow Coffee-house in Cornhill,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1732‑04‑27,r0533,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master James Lawes, Esq; the 15th of April, a Mulatto Tawny Man, usually call’d Billy Dow, born in Jamaica, and aged about twenty Years; he goes with a slouching Gate, and wore a dark Wig; he had on when he went away, a yellow Livery Coat turn’d up with blue Sleeves, and white Metal Buttons; he speaks English very well; of a middle Stature, and thin shaped; he shaves well, and chiefly waited on his Master. Whoever brings him to Capt. Patrick Trehee at the Jamaica Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, or to Mr. Charles Bernard, Attorney at Law, at Barbers and Surgeons Hall in Monckwell-street near Cripplegate, shall have Five Guineas Reward, paid by one of them for so doing: and be it at any Person’s Peril who shall entertain him.",South East England,1732-04-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),Billy Dow,20,Mulatto,West Indies,male,middle Stature,"a slouching Gate, thin shaped",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very well,,-,-,-,shaves well,,"a yellow Livery Coat turn’d up with blue Sleeves, and white Metal Buttons",no,yes,"James Lawes, Esq",-,-,Capt. Patrick Trehee; Mr. Charles Bernard,- ; Attorney at Law,the Jamaica Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill; Barbers and Surgeons Hall in Monckwell-street near Cripplegate,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1732‑05‑02,r0473,London Evening Post,"RUN away from his Master James Lawes, Esq; the 15th of April, a Mulatto Tawny Man, usually call’d Billydow, born in Jamaica, and aged about twenty Years; he goes with a slouching Gate, and wore a dark Wig; he had on when he went away, a yellow Livery Coat turn’d up with blue Sleeves, and white Metal Buttons, speaks English very well, of a middle Stature, thin shaped, he shaves well, and chiefly waited on his Master.   Whoever brings him to Capt. Patrick Trehee at the Jamaica Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill, or to Mr. Charles Bernard, Attorney at Law, at Barbers and Surgeons Hall in Monckwell-street near Cripplegate, shall have Five Guineas Reward, paid by one of them for so doing: And be it at any Person’s Peril who shall entertain him.",South East England,1732-04-15,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),Billydow,20,Mulatto,West Indies,male,middle Stature,"goes with a slouching Gate, thin shaped",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very well,,-,-,-,shaves well,,"a dark Wig; a yellow Livery Coat turn’d up with blue Sleeves, and white Metal Buttons",no,yes,"James Lawes, Esq",-,-,Capt. Patrick Trehee; Mr. Charles Bernard,- ; Attorney at Law,the Jamaica Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange in Cornhill; Barbers and Surgeons Hall in Monckwell-street near Cripplegate,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,yes
1732‑05‑23,r0181,Daily Journal,"Went from his Master on Sunday the 30th of April last, a Negro Boy, nam'd Scipio, and has not been heard of since: He had on a Blue Livery, a small Sleeve to his Coat, turn’d up with Yellow Plush, trim’d with white Metal Buttons, his Coat double-breasted to the Waist, the Buttons of his Breeches plain and flat, made of white Metal. He is a strong-made Boy, talks bad English, and is about 13 or 14 Years old. Whoever takes the said Boy, and brings him to Mr. ANDREW SMITH, Attorney in King's-street, near Guild-hall, shall have TWO GUINEAS Reward, and all Reasonable Charges paid. ",South East England,1732-04-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,13-14,Negro,,male,,strong-made,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery, a small Sleeve to his Coat, turn’d up with Yellow Plush, trim’d with white Metal Buttons, his Coat double-breasted to the Waist, the Buttons of his Breeches plain and flat, made of white Metal",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Andrew Smith,Attorney,"King's-street, near Guild-Hall",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all Reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all Reasonable Charges",yes,"Grub Street Journal - 25th May 1732. [inclusion of 'away' after went, spelling of waist, but otherwise identical]",
1732‑06‑17,r0474,Whitehall Evening Post,"RUN away from on Board the Penelope, Capt. Pethuel Whiteing Commander, a Negro-Man-Slave, named John Cuffy; which said Negro was put on Board Capt. Whiteing’s Ship by the Rev. Mr. George Pigot, of Marblehead in New-England, and made his Elopement in the City of Bristol. If any Person will secure the said Negro, and deliver him to Thomas Cox, under the Royal Exchange, he shall have One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges. But if the said John Cuffy will return to his Master, in order to take his Passage for New England, he shall be kindly received.   N.B. The said John Cuffy has a Wen over one of his Eyes, speaks very good English, and is supposed to be among the Hay-makers.",South East England,,Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online),John Cuffy,,Negro,,male,,has a Wen over one of his Eyes,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Thomas Cox,-,under the Royal Exchange,yes,South West England,"from on Board the Penelope, Bristol",-,is supposed to be among the Hay-makers,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 20th June 1732, p.3.",
1732‑08‑09,r0182,Daily Journal,"A Black Negro Boy went away from his Master, Capt. Handcock, and took away the Boat from the Ship Martha Galley, on the 8th Instant. He is about 16 Years of Age, well-set, not tall, his Name is Thomas Quashey, born in Antigua; He had on a sad grey Pea Jacket, with white Metal Buttons. Whoever brings him to Mr. Leggatt, Barber and Peruke-Maker, over-against the Horse shoe Tavern in Queen-street, Tower-hill, shall have a Guinea Reward. ",South East England,1732-08-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Quashey,16,Negro,West Indies,male,not tall,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a sad grey Pea Jacket, with white Metal Buttons",theft: the Boat from the Ship Martha Galley,no,Capt. Handcock,-,-,Mr. Leggatt,Barber and Peruke-Maker,"over-against the Horse shoe Tavern in Queen-street, Tower-hill",yes,South East England,the Ship Martha Galley,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1732‑10‑27,r0183,Daily Post,"WHereas Andrew Scott, a Negro, middle-sized, much Pock-fretten, speaks very good English, plays on the Violin, and sounds a Trumpet, eloped from his Master Ballard Beckford, Esq; whoever will secure the said Andrew Scott, and bring him to Mr. Anthony Chamberlain in Spittle Square without Bishopgate, shall receive two Guineas as a Reward: And all Persons are forbid harbouring him at their Peril, he being the sole Property of his said Master.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Andrew Scott,,Negro,,male,middle-sized,much Pock-fretten,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,plays the violin; plays the trumpet,,-,no,yes,"Ballard Beckford, Esq",-,-,Mr. Anthony Chamberlain,-,Spittle-Square without Bishopgate,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,"Daily Journal - 27th October 1732, p.2.
Daily Post Boy - 27th October 1732, p.2.
 Daily Advertiser - 30th October 1732.
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1732‑10‑27,r0184,Daily Post,"WHereas Tobias Fortuyn, a Black Boy, Aged about 18, Servant to Mr. Lewis Deane of Bedford-Row, London, did on Friday the 15th of September last run away from the Service of his Master, and has not been heard of since: This is to caution all Persons whatever not to harbour or entertain the said Black Boy, for they shall be prosecuted according to Law; and whoever will bring the said Boy shall have a suitable Reward and no Questions asked. He went away in a dark-colour’d Frock lined with yellow, green Waistcoat and Breeches trimm’d with yellow and white Buttons, and a Silver-laced Hat. ",South East England,1732-09-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tobias Fortuyn,18,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a dark-colour’d Frock lined with yellow, green Waistcoat and Breeches trimm’d with yellow and white Buttons, and a Silver-laced Hat",no,yes,Mr. Lewis Deane,-,"Bedford-Row, London",Mr. Lewis Deane,-,"Bedford-Row, London",,South East England,"Bedford-Row, London",-,-,-,,,,a suitable Reward and no Questions asked,a suitable Reward and no Questions asked,yes,"ibid. - 28th, 30th, 31st October; 2nd, 3rd November 1732.",
1732‑10‑28,r0185,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Christopher Corydon, a Negro, Servant to Mr. Arthur Vaughan, of Red-Lion-street, Holbourn, did on Friday the 15th of September last run away from his Master’s Service, and has not been heard of since; this is to caution all Persons whatever not to harbour or entertain the said Black, unless they have an Inclination to be prosecuted for the same; and if any Person will secure the said Black, and bring him to Capt. Pritchard, at Mr. Samuel Brookes’s in Seething-lane near Tower-street, shall have Two Guineas Reward; but if the said Christopher Corydon will (of his own accord) return home, his Master absolutely promises him Forgiveness, and declares, that no Consideration shall induce him to send the said Corydon beyond Sea, the Fear of which (‘tis believ’d) occasion’d his leaving his Service; but that upon making a due Submission for his Fault, he may be assur’d he shall be kindly receiv’d.  N.B. He is a young Lad of 17 Years of Age, not five Feet high, has a good Countenance, a well-turn’d Body, a Scar on his right Eyebrow, and bow Legs; he speaks good English, and had on, when he went away, a blue Cloth Coat, the Sleeves turn’d up with red, and Brass Buttons. ",South East England,1732-09-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),Christopher Corydon,17,Negro,,male,<60,"a good Countenance, a well-turn’d Body, a Scar on his right Eyebrow, and bow Legs",-,-,a Scar on his right Eyebrow,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,"his Master absolutely promises him Forgiveness, and declares, that no Consideration shall induce him to send the said Corydon beyond Sea, the Fear of which (‘tis believ’d) occasion’d his leaving his Service",-,Servant,"a blue Cloth Coat, the Sleeves turn’d up with red, and Brass Buttons",no,yes,Mr. Arthur Vaughan,-,"Red-Lion-street, Holbourn",Capt. Pritchard,-,Mr. Samuel Brookes’s in Seething-lane near Tower-street,,South East England,"Red-Lion-street, Holbourn [sic]",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"First advertisement:
ibid -  21, 23, 24, 25, 26 October 1732.
This record's advertisement:
28, 30 October. 1732.
Daily Post - 28 October 1732, p.2. [Seething rather than Sething Lane]",yes
1732‑12‑11,r0031,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"Whereas one WILLIAM SHEILS a Negro Man, middle sized, somewhat pock freted, and speaks very good English, was Baptised at Tynmouth, is now engaged to go to His Majesty’s Plantations beyond Seas: Therefore, in case he be any Gentleman’s Bond Slave, they will be pleased to enquire for or write to Mr. GILBERT BUCHANAN Merchant in London, or EDWARD ANIGUS Merchant in Edinburgh.",Central belt Scotland,,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),William  Sheils,,Negro,,male,middle sized,somewhat pock freted,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,Christian,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Gilbert Buchanan; Edward Anigus,Merchant; Merchant,London; Edinburgh,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1733‑02‑21,r0494,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Cæsar Dawset, an Indian Lad, about 20 Years of Age, run away, and robb’d his Master on Sunday Night last; whoever can apprehend him, and bring him to the Jerusalem Coffee-house in Exchange Alley, shall have a Guinea reward, and reasonable Charges.  N.B. He is of a tawny Complection, and had on when he went away a blue Coat with flat white Metal Buttons.",South East England,1733-02-18,British Library: Microfilm (London),Caesar Dawset,20,India,,male,,a tawny Complection,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Coat with flat white Metal Buttons,theft: robb’d his Master,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Jerusalem Coffee-house in Exchange Alley,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1733‑06‑14,r0417,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"              This is to give N O T I C E,THAT if any Person hath lost a Negroe Man, such a Man hath been taken at Penzance, in the County of Cornwall, wandering, and begging, and frightning Country People in to give him Money, by menacing them, and the said Man is now in Ward at Penzance aforesaid.  N.B. There are three more of his Comrades, Mulattoes, in the Neighbourhood of Penzance not yet taken.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Mulatto,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,in Ward at Penzance,,-,-,South West England,"Penzance, in the County of Cornwall",-,,,,-,-,yes,"London Gazette - 16th June 1733, p.6.",
1733‑06‑16,r0501,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Mulatto Man that goes by the Name of Phillip Read, lately belonging to the Ship the Friendship, Capt. Thomas Fenton, Master, from Nevis, robb’d the said Ship of several Things of Value, on the 13th of this Instant June: He is a well set Man, has some white Spots about his Mouth; and bushy Hair, most grey, and bald on the Crown; had on when he went away a Fisherman’s Jacket. Whoever secures him, and sends Word to Thomas Trustan in Swan Yard in Ratcliff, shall have half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1733-06-13,British Library: Microfilm (London),Phillip Read,,Mulatto,,male,,"well set, has some white Spots about his Mouth; and bushy Hair, most grey, and bald on the Crown",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Fisherman’s Jacket,theft: robb’d the said Ship of several Things of Value,no,-,-,-,Thomas Trustan,-,Swan Yard in Ratcliff,yes,South East England,the Ship the Friendship,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea,,-,
1733‑08‑01,r0186,Daily Journal,"                                  July 30, 1733.RUN away from the Ship Ruby Galley, Joseph Arthur Master, an Indian Man, nam’d Jack, a short well-set Fellow; Had on when he run away a speckled Shirt, a Seasucker striped Jacket and Breeches, with a Pair of Trowsers over his Breeches, and a Pair of yellow Stockings, has black curled Hair, and speaks good English. Whoever secures the said Indian, and brings him on board the said Ship, lying at New Crain, shall have Forty Shillings Reward, besides all necessary Charges, paid by Joseph Arthur, Master of the said Ship.",South East England,1733-07-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,,India,,male,short,"well-set, black curled Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a speckled Shirt, a Seasucker striped Jacket and Breeches, with a Pair of Trowsers over his Breeches, and a Pair of yellow Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,Joseph Arthur,Master of the Ship Ruby Galley,"the Ship Ruby Galley, lying at New Crain",yes,South East England,"the Ship Ruby Galley,  lying at New Crain",-,-,-,2,,,all necessary Charges,"Forty Shillings Reward, besides all necessary Charges",,-,
1733‑08‑18,r0187,Daily Journal,"RUN away the 15th Instant at Night from his Master SAMUEL CARY, Commander of the Ship SUSANNAH, lying at Stone-Stairs, a Negro Boy, call’d JUPITER, about 17 Years of Age, well set, with a very pretty large Bump in his Forehead: He had on when went away a Frock and Trousers (no Stockings). Whoever brings him to his said Master on board the Ship, or at the New England Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange, shall have TWO GUINEAS Reward, and reasonable Charges allow’d. ",South East England,1733-08-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jupiter,17,Negro,,male,,"well set, with a very pretty large Bump in his Forehead",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a Frock and Trousers (no Stockings),no,no,Samuel Cary,Commander of the Ship Susannah,-,Samuel Cary,Commander of the Ship Susannah,"the Ship Susannah, lying at Stone-Stairs; the New England Coffee-house behind the Royal Exchange",yes,South East England,"the Ship Susannah, lying at Stone-Stairs",-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two GUINEAS Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,"Daily Advertiser - 18th August, 1733. [missing 'behind the Royal Exchange']",
1734‑01‑30,r0508,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Philadelphia Hope, Capt. Spofford, Commander, from Barbadoes, on Sunday last, a Negro Man, nam’d Lewis, Bermudas born, pretty tall and slim; had on when he went, a blue Jacket and Duroy Coat, speaks pretty good English. Whoever will secure him, and bring him on board the said Ship, or give Notice to the said Capt. Spofford, shall have Half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1734-01-24,British Library: Microfilm (London),Lewis,,Negro,West Indies,male,pretty tall,slim,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Jacket and Duroy Coat,no,no,-,-,-,-; Capt. Spofford,- ; Commander,the Ship Philadelphia Hope; -,yes,South East England,the Ship Philadelphia Hope,-,-,-,,10,6,reasonable Charges,"Half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1734‑08‑10,r0502,Daily Advertiser,"A Negro Boy (very Black colour’d) nam’d Cupid, 18 Years old, pretty lusty and fat, absconded on Sunday the 4th Instant from his Master; he has a lightish Brown Kersey Suit trimm’d with blue, white Metal flat Buttons, and a Silver edg’d Hat.  Whoever brings him to Mr. Henry Aubin in Princes-court, Lothbury, shall have one Guinea Reward, besides his reasonable Charges.",South East England,1734-08-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Cupid,18,Negro,,male,,"very Black colour’d, pretty lusty and fat",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a lightish Brown Kersey Suit trimm’d with blue, white Metal flat Buttons, and a Silver edg’d Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Henry Aubin,-,"Princes-court, Lothbury",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"one Guinea Reward, besides his reasonable Charges",,-,
1734‑08‑17,r0503,Daily Advertiser,"A Negro Boy nam’d Cupid, 18 Years old, a very black Complexion, pretty fat and lusty, with thick Lips, belonging to his Majesty’s Sloop the Spence, absented himself from his Master the 4th Instant; he had on a lightish brown Kersey Suit trimm’d with blue, white Metal flat Buttons, and a Silver edg’d Hat: Whoever brings him to his Master on board the said Sloop, or to Mr. Henry Aubin in Princes-court, Lothbury, shall have Three Guineas Reward besides his reasonable Charges; and if the Boy will return of his own accord, he shall be kindly us’d, and his Fault forgiven.",South East England,1734-08-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Cupid,18,Negro,,male,,"a very black Complexion, pretty fat and lusty, with thick Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a lightish brown Kersey Suit trimm’d with blue, white Metal flat Buttons, and a Silver edg’d Hat",no,no,-,-,his Majesty’s Sloop the Spence,- ; Mr. Henry Aubin,- ; -,"his Majesty’s Sloop the Spence; Princes-court, Lothbury",yes,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,reasonable Charges,Three Guineas Reward besides his reasonable Charges,,-,yes
1734‑08‑23,r0727,Daily Journal,"WHEREAS one Quashy, a Black Man, about 21 Years of Age, of middle Stature, run away from his Master Capt. Peter Bond, on Sunday Morning the 18th Inst. He has on him a blue Drab Coat, lined with Red, blue Breeches, with red Stockings. Whoever will bring him home to his said Master, to his House in Well-Close-Square, or give Information, so that he may be come at, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1734-08-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quashy,21,Negro,,male,middle Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Drab Coat, lined with Red, blue Breeches, with red Stockings",no,no,Capt. Peter Bond,-,Well-Close-Square,Capt. Peter Bond,-,Well-Close-Square,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1734‑09‑24,r0188,Daily Journal,"RUN away from his Master, Capt John Thomas, on Sunday the 15th Inst. a lusty-Negro Man, called Toney, about 24 Years of Age, about 5 Foot 8 Inches high, wore a black Wig, speaks but indifferent English, had on a blue Waistcoat, and a Pair of Shag Breeches, strip’d blue and red. Whoever brings him to his said Master’s in Shakespear’s Walks near Shadwell Church, shall have Two Guineas Reward; and if any one harbours him be it at their Peril; and if he returns he shall be kindly received.",South East England,1734-09-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Toney,24,Negro,,male,68,a lusty-Negro Man,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks but indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Wig, a blue Waistcoat, and a Pair of Shag Breeches, strip’d blue and red",no,yes,Capt. John Thomas,-,Shakespear’s Walks near Shadwell Church,Capt. John Thomas,-,Shakespear’s Walks near Shadwell Church,,South East England,Shakespear’s Walks near Shadwell Church,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1735‑01‑27,r0498,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS John Browne, a Black, Servant to Capt. Foster, No.43, in Princes-street, Rotherhith, has absented himself from his said Master’s Service the 17th of this Inst. It is desir’d that nobody will entertain him, he being an Apprentice; - if he returns to his said Master, he shall be kindly receiv’d; or if any Person should meet with him, and give Notice to Samuel Harris, at the Swan Tavern, Billingsgate, they shall be satisfy’d for their Trouble.  N.B. He is about 5 Foot 6 Inches high, a strait Lad, about 19 Years of Age, and had on when he went away a black Wig and a green Livery, the Sleeves faced with Shag and lined with red, a red Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, a Drab Frock with Brass Buttons and red Button-holes, and red Plush or Leather Breeches.",South East England,1735-01-17,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Browne,19,Negro,,male,66,strait,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a black Wig and a green Livery, the Sleeves faced with Shag and lined with red, a red Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, a Drab Frock with Brass Buttons and red Button-holes, and red Plush or Leather Breeches",no,no,Capt. Foster,-,"No.43, in Princes-street, Rotherhith",Samuel Harris,-,"the Swan Tavern, Billingsgate",,South East England,-,-,-,-,,,,be satisfy’d for their Trouble,be satisfy’d for their Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 28th, 29th January 1735.",
1735‑03‑18,r0497,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS on Monday the 10th Instant, a black Indian Boy went from his Master, having robb’d him, whoever will give Notice to Mr. Brook’s, Cutler in Mark-lane, London, Mr. Hyate’s at Deptford, Mr. Heath’s at the Angel at Gravesend, or Mr Phealce Chatham, Messenger at Chatham, so that his Master may have him again, shall be well rewarded.  He has a Scar in his right Cheek, a Piece out of one of his Ears, and a dark Coat with Brass Buttons.",South East England,1735-03-10,British Library: Microfilm (London),,,Negro,,male,,"a Scar in his right Cheek, a Piece out of one of his Ears",-,-,a Scar in his right Cheek,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,dark Coat with Brass Buttons,theft: robb'd [his Master],no,-,-,-,Mr. Brook; Mr. Hyate; Mr. Heath; Mr Phealce Chatham,Cutler; - ; - ; Messenger,"Mark-lane, London; Deptford; the Angel at Gravesend; Chatham",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded,well rewarded,,-,
1735‑04‑09,r0499,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS one Manuel Costa, a Black, did abscond himself from the Service of the Hon. Baron Connins, and took with him a Suit of Cloaths, &c. the Property of the said Baron; if any one can discover the said Black, and give Notice where he may be had, at the Smyrna Coffee-house in Pall-mall, shall be well rewarded, and Charges born.  He is about 28 or 30 Years of Age, strong, and well set, with a Scar on his Right Cheek, speaks nothing but Portuguese and Spanish, and had on when he went away, a greyish Frock with white Metal Buttons, and a red Waistcoat lac’d with Silver. ",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Manuel Costa,28-30,Negro,,male,,"strong, and well set, with a Scar on his Right Cheek",-,-,a Scar on his Right Cheek,-,-,-,speaks nothing but Portuguese and Spanish,,-,-,-,-,,"a greyish Frock with white Metal Buttons, and a red Waistcoat lac’d with Silver","theft: took with him a Suit of Cloaths, &c.",no,Baron Connins,-,-,-,-,the Smyrna Coffee-house in Pall-mall,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"well rewarded, and Charges born","well rewarded, and Charges born",yes,"ibid. - 10th, 11th April 1735.",
1735‑04‑12,r0189,Daily Journal,"WENT away, about six Weeks ago, from his Master, Evan Bowen, of Haverford West, in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, a Negro Servant, in a Sailor’s Habit, about 20 Years of Age, well grown, and full in the Face and Breast, a little mark’d with the Small Pox, and one of his Eyes blemish’d therewith, work’d at the Ship Carpenters Business, was seen near Brecknock, going for London, had with him also, a Plush Coat, and other Cloaths; whoever secures the said Negro Servant, so as he may be had again, and gives Notice to his said Master, or to Peregrine Bowen, Tobacconist, in Wine-Street, Bristol, or to John Northcote, in Savage-Gardens, Tower-Hill, London, Cornfactor, shall receive of either of the said Persons, all reasonable Satisfaction for their Charges and Trouble.",South East England,1735-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,,male,,"well grown, and full in the Face and Breast, a little mark’d with the Small Pox, and one of his Eyes blemish’d therewith",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant; Ship Carpenters Business,"a Sailor’s Habit, also, a Plush Coat, and other Cloaths",no,no,Evan Bowen,-,"Haverford West, in Pembrokeshire, South Wales",Evan Bowen; Peregrine Bowen; John Northcote,- ; Tobacconist; Cornfactor,"Haverford West, in Pembrokeshire, South Wales; Wine-Street, Bristol; Savage-Gardens, Tower-Hill, London",,Wales,"Haverford West, in Pembrokeshire, South Wales",South East England,London (via Brecknock),-,,,,all reasonable Satisfaction for their Charges and Trouble,all reasonable Satisfaction for their Charges and Trouble,,-,
1735‑07‑02,r0540,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on the 30th of June last, from on board the Scooner Good Intent, Moses St. Croix, Master, lying at Water-ways at Horsflydown-chain, a Negro Man, nam’d Quashono, above 20 Years old, with two Scars on his Cheeks; had on a grey or red Jacket and a check’d Shirt. Whoever brings him to Mr. Waters, at the said Horslydown-chain; or to Mr. Edward Keeling, Pilot, at the Punch Bowl at Rotherhith, shall have a Guinea Reward.  If he will return he shall be kindly used.",South East England,1735-06-30,British Library: Microfilm (London),Quashono,20,Negro,Africa,male,,two Scars on his Cheeks,-,-,two Scars on his Cheeks,two Scars on his Cheeks,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a grey or red Jacket and a check’d Shirt,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Waters; Mr. Edward Keeling,- ; Pilot,Horslydown-chain; he Punch Bowl at Rotherhith,yes,South East England,"the Scooner Good Intent, lying at Water-ways at Horsflydown-chain",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1735‑07‑18,r0541,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS John Devonshire, alias Black Jack, a Negro Slave, about five Foot eight Inches high, with a large Scar on the left side of his Head behind, the Property of Mr. Edward Masters of St. Martin’s-lane, Cannon-street, London, Merchant, has elop’d from his said Master; this is to advertise all Persons whom it may concern, that whoever detains or entice the said John Devonshire from his Master’s Service, will be sued according to Law.  N.B. He had on when he went away, a green Frock, with a black Waistcoat, Breeches and Stockings, and a black Velvet Jockey Cap, the Property of his said Master.
 ",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Devonshire (Black Jack),,Negro,,male,68,a large Scar on the left side of his Head behind,-,-,a large Scar on the left side of his Head behind,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Frock, with a black Waistcoat, Breeches and Stockings, and a black Velvet Jockey Cap",theft: [clothing] the Property of his said Master,yes,Mr. Edward Masters,Merchant,"St. Martin’s-lane, Cannon-street, London",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1735‑07‑22,r0542,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a black Negro Boy, about 15 Years of Age, nam’d Robert Zeno, lately run away from his Lady’s Service in Hatton-garden, and was seen at the last Hampstead Races, whoever entertain him after this Notice, will be prosecuted, he being a Covenant-Servant; and if any one will secure and bring him to the White Hart Tavern in Holborn, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges. He had on when he went away, a brown Livery Frock lin’d with rose and Brass Buttons.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Robert Zeno,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown Livery Frock lin’d with rose and Brass Buttons,no,yes,-,-,Hatton-garden,-,-,White Hart Tavern in Holborn,,South East England,Hatton-garden,South East England,was seen at the last Hampstead Races,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 23rd, 24th July 1735, p.2.",
1735‑07‑31,r0190,Daily Journal,"                              July 31, 1735.WHEREAS a Negro Fellow named CAMBRIDGE, did on Saturday last the 26th Inst. early in the Morning, make an Elopement from the House of his Master Zach Bouryau, Esq; at Black-heath, and carried away with him several Things belonging to his said Master, and has been since seen about the Town: Whoever will bring the said Negro to his said Master at Black-heath, or to the House of Francis Wilks, Esq; in Austin-friars, shall receive A GUINEA Reward, and any reasonable Charge.  Note, The said Cambridge is tall of his Age, very black, and has a great many of his Country Marks in his Face, like Pitts of the Small Pox (being a Papa Negro) he talks good English, and had on when he went away a plain Blue Livery, Silver laced Hatt, and Red Stockings; he also took with him a Brown Frock with Blue Buttons. ",South East England,1735-07-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cambridge,,Negro,Africa,male,tall of his Age,"very black, and has a great many of his Country Marks in his Face, like Pitts of the Small Pox",-,-,-,"a great many of his Country Marks in his Face, like Pitts of the Small Pox (being a Papa Negro)",-,-,talks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a plain Blue Livery, Silver laced Hatt, and Red Stockings; he also took with him a Brown Frock with Blue Buttons","theft: several Things belonging to his said Master, he also took with him a Brown Frock with Blue Buttons",no,"Zach Bouryau, Esq",,Black-heath,"Zach Bouryau, Esq; Francis Wilks, Esq",- ; -,Black-heath; Austin-friars,,South East England,Black-heath,-,-,-,1,1,,any reasonable Charge,"A GUINEA Reward, and any reasonable Charge",yes,Daily Advertiser - 1st August 1735.,
1735‑09‑01,r0543,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from Capt. Jos. Kirwan, a Negro Man nam’d Cuffey, a tall slender coal-black Fellow, well limb’d and well featur’d, about 24 Years of Age; had on when he went away, a blue Jacket and Breeches, a blue Cap and grey Stockings: Whoever will bring the said Negro to Mr. Peirce’s, at the Bell Tavern in Nicholas-lane, shall receive a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Cuffey,24,Negro,,male,tall,"slender coal-black Fellow, well limb’d and well featur’d",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket and Breeches, a blue Cap and grey Stockings",no,no,Capt. Jos. Kirwan,-,-,-,-,"Mr. Peirce’s, at the Bell Tavern in Nicholas-lane",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,ibid. - 16th September 1735.,
1735‑09‑26,r0544,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Wednesday last, at Four in the Afternoon, from the Sloop Ann, James Dukinson Master, lying against Queen-Stairs, Ratcliff-Cross, and ready to sail for the West-Indies, a Negro Man: Whoever will secure and deliver him to the said Master on board the Sloop, or to Mrs. Robinson, Ship-Carpenter, near Limehouse Bridge, shall receive a Guinea Reward.  N.B. He is 52 Years of Age, five Feet six Inches high, of a yellow Complexion, lately cut off his Hair, and speaks very good English; had on a blue Pea Jacket, and Breeches of the same.",South East England,1735-09-21,British Library: Microfilm (London),,52,Negro,,male,66,"a yellow Complexion, lately cut off his Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Pea Jacket, and Breeches of the same",no,no,-,-,-,James Dukinson; Mrs. Robinson,Master; Ship-Carpenter,"the Sloop Ann, lying against Queen-Stairs, Ratcliff-Cross; near Limehouse Bridge",yes,South East England,"the Sloop Ann, lying against Queen-Stairs, Ratcliff-Cross",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1735‑10‑02,r0191,London Evening Post,"WHereas a Negro Man named Caesar (but goes by the Name of John Thomas) absented himself from his Master's Service about this time twelve Month, These are to certify, that whoever will apprehend him, or give Notice to Mr. John Molyneux, near Iron Gate, St. Katherine’s, where he is, so that he may be taken, shall have a Guinea Reward; or if he will return to his Master’s Service, or go to Mr. Molyneux abovesaid, he shall be kindly receiv’d and his past Offence forgiven. He had on, when he went away, an old light Drab Frock lin’d with Yellow; he is a tall thin Man, stoops in the Shoulders, and has been seen to serve the Masons in about Cheapside. ",South East England,1734,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar (John Thomas),,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, stoops in the Shoulders",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,an old light Drab Frock lin’d with Yellow,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Molyneux,-,"near Iron Gate, St. Katherine’s",,-,-,South East England,Cheapside,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 4th October 1735, p.3.",
1735‑10‑07,r0545,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away last Saturday Night, and met coming to London on Sunday Morning, a Negro Man, about 30 Years of Age, yellowish Complexion, pock-fretten, a Star cut under one of his Eyes, well set, a little bow Legg’d, speaks very bad English, had on a light colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, and a speckled Shirt, by Trade a Cook, is an indentur’d Servant, and named Greenwhich. Whoever secures him, and brings him to Mr. Franklin’s, at Goldsmiths Coffee-House in Ball-Alley, Lombard-street, shall have Three Guineas Reward. Whoever entertains him, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1735-10-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Greenwhich,30,Negro,Africa,male,,"yellowish Complexion, pock-fretten, a Star cut under one of his Eyes, well set, a little bow Legg’d",smallpox,-,a Star cut under one of his Eyes,a Star cut under one of his Eyes,-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"a light colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, and a speckled Shirt",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Mr. Franklin’s, at Goldsmiths Coffee-House in Ball-Alley, Lombard-street",,-,-,South East England,met coming to London on Sunday Morning,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1735‑10‑10,r0546,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away last Saturday Night, and met coming to London on Sunday Morning, a Negro Man, about 30 Years of Age, yellowish Complexion, pock-fretten, a Star cut under one of his Eyes, well set, a little bow Legg’d, speaks very bad English, had on a light colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, and a speckled Shirt, by Trade a Cook, is an indentur’d Servant, and named Greenwhich. Whoever secures him, and brings him to Mr. Franklin’s, at Goldsmiths Coffee-House in Ball-Alley, Lombard-street, shall have Three Guineas Reward. Whoever entertains him, be it at their Peril.  N.B. He designs to enter himself on board a Ship as a Cook, this is therefore to forewarn all Commanders not to receive him.",South East England,1735-10-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Greenwhich,30,Negro,Africa,male,,"yellowish Complexion, pock-fretten, a Star cut under one of his Eyes, well set, a little bow Legg’d",smallpox,-,a Star cut under one of his Eyes,a Star cut under one of his Eyes,-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"a light colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, and a speckled Shirt",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Mr. Franklin’s, at Goldsmiths Coffee-House in Ball-Alley, Lombard-street",,-,-,South East England,met coming to London on Sunday Morning,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,yes,ibid. - 13th October 1735,yes
1735‑10‑25,r0547,Daily Advertiser,"Run away from his Master on Thursday last, about Six in the Evening, a Negro Boy call’d Polesworth, about five Foot high, very much scarr’d with the Small Pox; he had on when he went away, an Olive-colour Waistcoat with yellow, Metal Buttons, old Leather Breeches, and dark grey Stockings. Whoever brings him to his Master, Capt. Timms, in Princes-street, Rotherhith, shall have Two Guineas Reward; or if he will come, he shall be kindly receiv’d.",South East England,1735-10-20,British Library: Microfilm (London),Polesworth,,Negro,,male,60,very much scarr’d with the Small Pox,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an Olive-colour Waistcoat with yellow, Metal Buttons, old Leather Breeches, and dark grey Stockings",no,no,Capt. Timms,-,"Princes-street, Rotherhith",Capt. Timms,-,"Princes-street, Rotherhith",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1735‑11‑11,r0192,Daily Journal,"ABsented from Mr. Gallwey on Tuesday last, being the 4th Inst. November, a Negroe Man Servant, named Codrington Gallwey: He is a lusty Fellow, and pretty black; he has a Sort of a Blemish in one of his Eyes; he has a slow way of Talking; he has a flat Foot, and hardly any Calves to his Legs; he generally wore a blue Coat laced with red and blue Lace, which was his Livery Coat. Whoever takes up the said Negroe, and brings him to Tobias Wall, Esq; in Abchurch-lane, shall have FOUR GUINEAS Reward. There is a Warrant out to take him up.",South East England,1735-11-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Codrington  Gallwey,,Negro,,male,,"lusty, pretty black; he has a Sort of a Blemish in one of his Eyes; he has a slow way of Talking; he has a flat Foot, and hardly any Calves to his Legs",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat laced with red and blue Lace, which was his Livery Coat",no,yes,Mr. Gallwey,-,-,"Tobias Wall, Esq",-,Abchurch-lane,,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,FOUR GUINEAS,,-,
1735‑12‑17,r0504,Daily Advertiser,"A Negro Boy, nam’d Coffee, about 16 Years old, very lame of his right Leg, Servant to Capt. Henry Williams, lately come from Jamaica, having run away from his Master, at Ms. Arne’s in Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields, on Monday last; whoever brings him to his said Master, shall have One Guinea; and whoever entertains him, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1735-12-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),Coffee,16,Negro,,male,,very lame of his right Leg,-,very lame of his right Leg,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Capt. Henry Williams,-,-,Capt. Henry Williams,-,-,,South East England,"Ms. Arne’s in Great Queen-Street, Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields",-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1736‑01‑15,r0193,London Gazette,"ON Friday the 7th of January 1736-7. Run away from Richard Walker, of Liverpoole, A Negro Fellow, aged about Twenty Years, near Six Foot High, goes by the Name of Damyan, but sometimes calls himself Daniel Sands: He had on when he went away, a brown Pea-colour’d Kersey Jacket, a stript Cotton Wastecoat, and a Pair of black plush Breeches; he speaks Portuguese Language, and talks English indifferent well. If any Person will secure him, so that the said Walker may have him again, shall have two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Cha[r]ges paid.",South East England,1736-01-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Damyan (Daniel Sands),20,Negro,,male,72,,-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks Portuguese Language, and talks English indifferent well",,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Pea-colour’d Kersey Jacket, a stript Cotton Wastecoat, and a Pair of black plush Breeches",no,no,Richard Walker,-,Liverpoole,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,two Guineas Reward,,-,
1736‑03‑06,r0659,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Woman Servant, about five Feet two Inches high, and goes by the Name of Margaret, went away in a green Stuff Gown from her Master’s House in Goodman’s-Fields, on Thursday Night the 4th Instant, and has taken with her several Things belonging to her said Master. Whoever can apprehend her, and will give Notice, so as she may be secur’d, to Mr. Mercer, Upholsterer in Lothbury, shall have Three Guineas Reward, but if she will return to her said Service, she shall be made easy.  Whoever detains her, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1736-03-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Margaret,,Negro,,female,62,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a green Stuff Gown,theft: several Things belonging to her said Master,no,-,-,Goodman’s-Fields,Mr. Mercer,Upholsterer,Lothbury,,South East England,Goodman’s-Fields,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 11th, 12th March 1736. [Notes Thursday last rather than Thursday Night the 4th]",
1736‑03‑13,r0548,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man nam’d Sampson, run away on Friday last from on board the Ship Sarah, now lying in the River of Thames, Thomas Clarke Commander: Whoever brings him to Mr. Catterns in Pope’s-Head-Alley, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward; or if he will return to his Service, he shall be kindly entertain’d.  He is about 24 Years of Age, six Foot high, sloops in the Shoulders, wears an old red Waistcoat, his Teeth sharp and pointed, speaks broken English, and comes from the Coast of Guiney.",South East England,1736-03-09,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sampson,24,Negro,Africa,male,72,"sloops in the Shoulders, his Teeth sharp and pointed",-,-,-,his Teeth sharp and pointed,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,an old red Waistcoat,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Catterns,-,"Pope’s-Head-Alley, Cornhill",yes,South East England,"the Ship Sarah, now lying in the River of Thames",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1736‑03‑24,r0506,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the Adventure, William Williams Master, lying at Mr. Wichello’s Yard in Shad-Thames, a Negro Man, about twenty Years old, about five Foot ten Inches high, having four Letters on the Breast burnt with a Marking-Iron; he had on an old Sailor’s Jacket and speckled Shirt. Whoever brings him to his said Master in Shad-Thames, shall have a Guinea Reward; but whoever detains him, shall be punish’d according to Law.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),,20,Negro,,male,70,having four Letters on the Breast burnt with a Marking-Iron,-,-,-,-,having four Letters on the Breast burnt with a Marking-Iron,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,an old Sailor’s Jacket and speckled Shirt,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,Shad-Thames,yes,South East England,"the Adventure, lying at Mr. Wichello’s Yard in Shad-Thames",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1736‑04‑01,r0513,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, who goes by the Name of John, went away from his Master Mr. John Webb of Bristol, about 2 Months since. Whoever gives Notice of him to his Master at Bristol, or to Mr. Thomas Janeway of Cornhill, London, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and all Charges.  N.B. He is a very strong, well-made, handsome Fellow, mark’d in the Forehead with an Anchor, and Crosses in each Temple; he had on a dark grey Coat, Leather Breeches, and a black Wig, speaks English very well, and is about 24 Years of Age.",South East England,1736-02,British Library: Microfilm (London),John,24,Negro,,male,,"very strong, well-made, handsome, mark’d in the Forehead with an Anchor, and Crosses in each Temple",-,-,"mark’d in the Forehead with an Anchor, and Crosses in each Temple",-,-,-,speaks English very well,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark grey Coat, Leather Breeches, and a black Wig",no,no,Mr. John Webb,-,Bristol,Mr. John Webb;,- ; -,"Bristol; Cornhill, London",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all Charges",,-,
1736‑04‑20,r0549,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a black Lad, nam’d Quashy, about 5 Foot 10 Inches high, belonging to the Royal African Company, and now Apprentice to Mr. Negus, a Cooper, near Execution Dock, Wapping, did, on the 10th of this Instant, elope from his said Master, whoever brings him to Mr. Negus aforesaid, or to Capt. Thomas Bayly, in Rotherhith, shall have Half a Guinea Reward; but if he will return of his own accord he shall not be punish’d, but sent home to his own Country directly. Whoever entertains him after this Publication, shall be prosecuted according to Law.",South East England,1736-04-10,British Library: Microfilm (London),Quashy,,Negro,,male,70,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,"belonging to the Royal African Company, and now Apprentice to Mr. Negus",- ; cooper,"near Execution Dock, Wapping",Mr. Negus; Capt. Thomas Bayly,Cooper; -,"near Execution Dock, Wapping; Rotherhith",,South East England,"near Execution Dock, Wapping",-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1736‑07‑20,r0495,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS on Sunday last, an East India Mullatto Boy, about 16 Years of Age, named Toney, absented himself from his Master’s Service, Sir Thomas Steavens, at Eltham in Kent, and believed to have been decoy’d away by some of his own Complection; this is to give Notice, that if he will return to his said Master’s Service he shall be kindly receiv’d; or if any Person will give Notice where he is to be found, or bring him to the said Sir Thomas Steaven’s House, either as above, or in East-Lane, Bermondsey, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.  He had on when he went away a light Cloth Frock, faced with blue, and Brass Buttons, a black Wig, a black Velvet Cap, and is tall and slender of his Age.",South East England,1736-07-18,British Library: Microfilm (London),Toney,16,Mulatto East Indies,,male,tall  ... of his Age,slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light Cloth Frock, faced with blue, and Brass Buttons, a black Wig, a black Velvet Cap",no,no,Sir Thomas Steavens,-,Eltham in Kent,Sir Thomas Steavens,-,"Eltham in Kent; East-Lane, Bermondsey",,South East England,Eltham in Kent,-,-,believed to have been decoy’d away by some of his own Complection,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 21st, 22nd, 23rd July 1736.",
1736‑08‑30,r0509,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a well-set black Boy, aged about 14 Years, belonging to Captain Jonas Hanway, went from his House on Turnham-Green, in the Parish of Chiswick, on the 2[]th Instant, with a green Livery, lin’d with scarlet, and a black Velvet Cap with white Muslin [r]ound it. Whoever secures him, or gives Notice where he may be found, shall receive Twenty Shillings Reward, applying to Samuel Harding, Bookseller, on the Pavement in St. Martin’s-Lane; or at the Captain’s House aforesaid.  N.B. He has on both Sides of his Temples the Mark of a broad Arrow, cut when he was young.",South East England,1736-08,British Library: Microfilm (London),,14,Negro,Africa,male,,"well-set, has on both Sides of his Temples the Mark of a broad Arrow",-,-,-,"has on both Sides of his Temples the Mark of a broad Arrow, cut when he was young",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Livery, lin’d with scarlet, and a black Velvet Cap with white Muslin [r]ound it",no,no,Captain Jonas Hanway,-,"Turnham-Green, in the Parish of Chiswick",Samuel Harding; Captain Jonas Hanway,Bookseller; -,"the Pavement in St. Martin’s-Lane; Turnham-Green, in the Parish of Chiswick",,South East England,"Turnham-Green, in the Parish of Chiswick",-,-,-,1,,,-,Twenty Shillings Reward,,-,
1737‑01‑25,r0511,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a black Boy run away from his Master about five Weeks since, and robb’d him of several valuable Things; whoever brings him to the Nag’s-Head, in East-Street, near Red Lyon-Square, shall have a Guinea Reward; and whoever harbours him, will be prosecuted as the Law directs.  He is about 17 Years of Age, short of Stature, square built, and pitted with the Small Pox; had on when he went away, a light-colour Cloth Frock with white Metal Buttons, a scarlet Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, a Silver lac’d Hat, and goes by the Name of Cæsar.  Note, He has been seen at a House of ill Repute in Drury-Lane.",South East England,1736-12,British Library: Microfilm (London),Caesar,17,Negro,,male,short of Stature,"square built, and pitted with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light-colour Cloth Frock with white Metal Buttons, a scarlet Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, a Silver lac’d Hat",theft: robb’d [his Master] of several valuable Things,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Nag’s-Head, in East-Street, near Red Lyon-Square",,-,-,South East England,has been seen at a House of ill Repute in Drury-Lane,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1737‑02‑16,r0512,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a black Woman went away from her Master William Bosley, Esq; of South Lambeth, in the County of Surry, the 14th instant, about Seven in the Morning, in a blue and white Linnen Gown and white Apron, pitted a little with the Small Pox, a flattish Nose, good Teeth, full Breasts, about five Feet four Inches high, talks pretty good English, is mark’d on her right Shoulder with W.B. and goes by the Name of Sarah; whoever brings her to her said Master, or to Mr. Charles Waters, Carpenter, in Clement’s-Court in Milk-Street, near Honey-Lane-Market, shall have a Guinea Reward; or if the said Negro will return to her said Master, she will be kindly received; and be it at the Peril of any one that entertains her.                                        No greater Reward will be given.",South East England,1737-02-14,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sarah,,Negro,,female,64,"pitted a little with the Small Pox, a flattish Nose, good Teeth, full Breasts, is mark’d on her right Shoulder with W.B.",smallpox,-,-,-,is mark’d on her right Shoulder with W.B.,-,talks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,a blue and white Linnen Gown and white Apron,no,yes,"William Bosley, Esq",-,"South Lambeth, in the County of Surry","William Bosley, Esq; Mr. Charles Waters",- ; Carpenter,"South Lambeth, in the County of Surry; Clement’s-Court in Milk-Street, near Honey-Lane-Market",,South East England,"South Lambeth, in the County of Surry",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1737‑03‑26,r0505,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Service, a Negro Boy, about 13 Years of Age, thick set, has lost the first Joint of his fore Finger on the right Hand, has full black Eyes; when he went away he had on a blue Livery Frock and a red Waistcoat, and a red Cloth Cap with a Silver Tassel and Turban. If the Boy will return to his Master, he shall be kindly receiv’d; and if any one can bring him, or give Notice where he may be had, to Capt. Paine, at Mrs. Bygrave’s, in Great Queen-Street, Westminster, he shall be gratefully rewarded.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),,13,Negro,,male,,"thick set, has lost the first Joint of his fore Finger on the right Hand, has full black Eyes",-,has lost the first Joint of his fore Finger on the right Hand,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery Frock and a red Waistcoat, and a red Cloth Cap with a Silver Tassel and Turban",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Paine,-,"Mrs. Bygrave’s, in Great Queen-Street, Westminster",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,gratefully rewarded,gratefully rewarded,yes,ibid. - 28th March 1737.,
1737‑04‑07,r0507,Daily Advertiser,"RUN or entic’d away by a Man in a Soldier's Habit from his Master, a Negro Servant, call’d by the Name of Sirro or Sirrllion, having on when he went away a Sailor’s Habit, is about 20 Years old, of a short Stature, flat Nose, and speaks good English. Whoever shall discover the said Negro, and bring him to the New-England Coffee-House this Day by Four in the Afternoon, shall receive One Guinea and a Half Reward, to be paid by Mrs. Gawthorne at the Bar, and no Questions ask’d.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sirro (Sirrllion),20,Negro,,male,short Stature,flat Nose,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,a Sailor’s Habit,no,no,-,-,-,Mrs. Gawthorne,-,the New-England Coffee-House,,-,-,-,-,[possibly] entic’d away by a Man in a Soldier's Habit,1,11,6,-,One Guinea and a Half Reward,,-,
1737‑04‑09,r0510,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master Capt. John Bonner, about the 5th Instant, a Negro Servant, about twenty Years old, middle Stature, tawny Complexion, a flat Nose, had on when he went away, a blue Coat with Brass Buttons; whoever will secure the said Negro, and bring him to Mr. Samuel Sidebottom in Birchin-Lane, or or to Mr. Robert Sedgwick, at the White Bear in Cheapside, shall have Three Guineas Reward, all reasonable Charges, and no Questions ask’d.",South East England,1737-04-05,British Library: Microfilm (London),,20,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"tawny Complexion, a flat Nose",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,a blue Coat with Brass Buttons,no,no,Capt. John Bonner,-,-,Mr. Samuel Sidebottom; Mr. Robert Sedgwick,- ; -,Birchin-Lane; the White Bear in Cheapside,,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,reasonable Charges,"Three Guineas Reward, all reasonable Charges, and no Questions ask’d",yes,"ibid. - 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th April 1737.",
1737‑06‑11,r0550,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS as East-India tawny black Boy, (Jack by Name) about 17 Years old, tall and slender, with long black Hair, a Scar on his under Lip, and stammers in his Speech, absented himself from his Master’s Service on Monday last, the 6th instant, and had on a brown Cloth Coat, blue Waistcoat and Breeches, all trimm’d with blue, and white flat Metal Buttons, blue Hose, and a Silver-lac’d Hat or Cap; if he will return to Mr. Jenks, in Milk-Street near Cheapside, whose Property he is, he will be receiv’d, or whoever brings him shall be satisfied for their Trouble, and reasonable Charges; but if any one entertains him, be it at their Peril.",South East England,1737-06-06,British Library: Microfilm (London),Jack,17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,tall,"slender, with long black Hair, a Scar on his under Lip",-,-,a Scar on his under Lip,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Cloth Coat, blue Waistcoat and Breeches, all trimm’d with blue, and white flat Metal Buttons, blue Hose, and a Silver-lac’d Hat or Cap",no,yes,Mr. Jenks,-,Milk-Street near Cheapside,Mr. Jenks,-,Milk-Street near Cheapside,,South East England,Milk-Street near Cheapside,-,-,-,,,,"satisfied for their Trouble, and reasonable Charges","satisfied for their Trouble, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1737‑08‑18,r0551,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away Yesterday, a likely young Negro Man, of a middle size, and had on a white Coat, very large and dirty, with a large Cape, and took with him two Livery Coats, one green turn’d up with red, and Brass Buttons, and a Waistcoat of the same; the other a blue Coat turn’d up with blue, and Brass Buttons, and a brown Waistcoat turn’d up with red. Whoever takes the said Negro, or secures him, in that his Master Jasper Farmer, Commander of the Ship Katherine, may have him again, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid them by the said Jasper Farmer, who is to be found, Morning and Evening, on board his said Ship, at Horslydown-Chain, and at the New-England Coffee-House at Exchange Time.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),,,Negro,,male,middle size,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Coat, very large and dirty, with a large Cape, and took with him two Livery Coats, one green turn’d up with red, and Brass Buttons, and a Waistcoat of the same; the other a blue Coat turn’d up with blue, and Brass Buttons, and a brown Waistcoat turn’d up with red","theft (possibly): took with him two Livery Coats, one green turn’d up with red, and Brass Buttons, and a Waistcoat of the same; the other a blue Coat turn’d up with blue, and Brass Buttons, and a brown Waistcoat turn’d up with red",no,Jasper Farmer,Commander of the Ship Katherine,,Jasper Farmer,Commander of the Ship Katherine,"the Ship Katherine, Horslydown-Chain and at the New-England Coffee-House",yes,South East England,the Ship Katherine,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1738‑01‑14,r0552,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship John and Sarah, John Moses, Master, from Virginia, a Negro Man. He is of a middle Stature, well-set, speaks good English, full fac’d, and has thick Lips; he was dress’d in a Sailor’s Habit when he went away; he went in Virginia by the Name of Plymouth, but on board the Ship, was call’d Will. Whoever brings the said Negro to the Sword-Blade Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane, or to Sam’s Coffee-House, at the Custom-House, shall have Two Guineas Reward; and whoever entertains him will be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Plymouth (Will),,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"well-set, full fac’d, and has thick Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a Sailor’s Habit,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Sword-Blade Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane; Sam’s Coffee-House, at the Custom-House",yes,South East England,the Ship John and Sara,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1738‑02‑10,r0553,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the New-England Galley, Stephen Hall, Commander, a Negro Man, who goes by the Name of Cuffy, about 22 Years of Age, five Foot eight Inches high, when he went away, he had on blue Breeches, a brown Pea-Jacket, the two fore Toes of both Feet are crooked. Whoever will apprehend the said Cuffy, and bring him to the said Commander, at Mr. John Hall’s, Cheesemonger at Rotherhith, shall have Three Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Expences.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Cuffy,22,Negro,,male,68,the two fore Toes of both Feet are crooked,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"blue Breeches, a brown Pea-Jacket",no,no,-,-,-,Stephen Hall,Commander of the New-England Galley,"Mr. John Hall’s, Cheesemonger at Rotherhith",yes,South East England,the New-England Galley,-,-,-,3,3,,reasonable Expences,"Three Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Expences",,-,
1738‑03‑24,r0554,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Matthew Natwit, a Mulatto born at Jamaica, a tall slender Youth, about sixteen Years of Age, did in the Month of October last run away from his Master Richard Fleetwood, Cooper, in Liverpool, this is to give Notice, that if he will return to his said Master’s Service he shall be kindly receiv’d, on his Application to Mr. J. Conningham, Merchant, in Pancras-Lane, London.",South East England,1737-10,British Library: Microfilm (London),Matthew Natwit,16,Mulatto,West Indies,male,tall,slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Richard Fleetwood,Cooper,Liverpool,Mr. J. Conningham,Merchant,"Pancras-Lane, London",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1738‑06‑30,r0555,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master’s Service on Monday Morning last, a Negro Boy, named Primus. He is about twelve Years old, speaks very good English; and had on when he went away, an old dark brown Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, and old blue Breeches. Whoever brings him to Mr. Edwin Somers on St. Mary Hill, shall have Half a Guinea Reward.   Note, Whoever harbours or entertains him, will be prosecuted as the Law directs. ",South East England,1738-06-26,British Library: Microfilm (London),Primus,12,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old dark brown Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, and old blue Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Edwin Somers,-,St. Mary Hill,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,yes,"ibid. – 1st, 3rd, July 1738.",
1738‑10‑11,r0556,Daily Advertiser,"                     Liverpool, October 6, 1738.RUN away, a Gold Coast Negro, about five Foot six Inches high, with three Marks down each Cheek belonging to his Country, with a cross Pettee, and an R branded on his left Shoulder, which is the Plantation Mark; he had on when he went away, an old Fustian Frock with Brass Buttons, and a green Frize Waistcoat, both lined with yellow, and Leather Breeches. Whoever will apprehend and send him to the next Gaol, and give Notice to Mr. Jeremiah Riley, in Liverpool, or to Mr. John Boys, at the Golden Ball in Surry-Street in the Strand, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.   Note, He is an Apprentice for seven Years, and a Slave.",South East England,1738-10-06,British Library: Microfilm (London),,,Negro,Africa,male,66,"three Marks down each Cheek belonging to his Country, with a cross Pettee, and an R branded on his left Shoulder, which is the Plantation Mark",-,-,,three Marks down each Cheek belonging to his Country,"a cross Pettee, and an R branded on his left Shoulder",-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Fustian Frock with Brass Buttons, and a green Frize Waistcoat, both lined with yellow, and Leather Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Jeremiah Riley; Mr. John Boys,- ; -,Liverpool; the Golden Ball in Surry-Street in the Strand,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 12th October 1738.,
1739‑04‑18,r0557,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master Capt. Robert Rae, of the Ship Buchanan, lying at Ratcliff-Cross, on Monday Night last, the 16th instant, a Negro Man, about 22 Years of Age, who goes by the Name of Coffee, about five Foot seven Inches high, with a round Face pretty full of Pimples, in a Sailor’s Habit, with blue Jacket and Waistcoat, a check’d Shirt, Canvas Trowsers, and a Pair of new Shoes, with Brass carv’d Backs; he speaks very good English. Whoever shall apprehend the said Negro, so as he may be brought back again to his said Master Capt. Robert Rae, or to Mr. Neill Buchanan, Merchant, in Botolph-Lane, shall receive Three Guineas Reward, with all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1739-04-16,British Library: Microfilm (London),Coffee,22,Negro,,male,67,a round Face pretty full of Pimples,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Sailor’s Habit, with blue Jacket and Waistcoat, a check’d Shirt, Canvas Trowsers, and a Pair of new Shoes, with Brass carv’d Backs",no,no,Capt. Robert Rae,of the Ship Buchanan,lying at Ratcliff-Cross,Capt. Robert Rae; Mr. Neill Buchanan,of the Ship Buchanan; Merchant,lying at Ratcliff-Cross; Botolph-Lane,yes,South East England,"the Ship Buchanan, lying at Ratcliff-Cross",-,-,-,3,3,,reasonable Charges,"Three Guineas Reward, with all reasonable Charges",,-,
1739‑05‑25,r0558,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master on Wednesday last, about Ten o'Clock in the Evening, a Negro Lad, call'd Polesworth, about nineteen Years of Age, a squat well-set Lad, about five Foot three Inches high, pretty much pitted with the Small-Pox, has very thick Lips and a broad Nose; he had on when he went away, a Canvas Frock, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, very much soil’d. Whoever brings him to Mr. George Clarck, Watchmaker, in Leadenhall-Street, shall have One Guinea Reward.",South East England,1739-05-23,British Library: Microfilm (London),Polesworth,19,Negro,,male,63,"squat well-set, pretty much pitted with the Small-Pox, has very thick Lips and a broad Nose",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Canvas Frock, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, very much soil’d",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. George Clarck,Watchmaker,Leadenhall-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1739‑08‑22,r0559,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man absented himself from his Master on the 13th instant, and has not since been heard of; whoever brings him, or gives Notice where he may be found, to the Bar of the Pensylvania Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane, shall have a Guinea Reward.   He is a tall Fellow, pitted with the Small-Pox, stoops in the Shoulders, bandy Legs, waddles in his Walk, has lost one Joint of the middle Finger on the right Hand, and goes by the Name of Tom Foe.",South East England,1739-08-13,British Library: Microfilm (London),Tom Foe,,Negro,,male,tall,"pitted with the Small-Pox, stoops in the Shoulders, bandy Legs, waddles in his Walk, has lost one Joint of the middle Finger on the right Hand",smallpox,has lost one Joint of the middle Finger on the right Hand,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Bar of the Pensylvania Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 24th, 25th August 1739.",
1739‑09‑18,r0560,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master Capt. Francis Steward, in Well-Close-Square, on Saturday last, a St. Helena Negro, about twenty-one Years of Age, has a Scar on one side of his Face, and is of a middling Stature, talks very good English, and went by the Name of Tom. Whoever will give Notice of him to Mr. Henry Reading, Peruke-Maker, in Ship-Alley in Well-Close-Square, so that his Master may have him again, shall receive a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1739-09-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),Tom,21,Negro,Saint Helena,male,middling Stature,has a Scar on one side of his Face,-,-,has a Scar on one side of his Face,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Capt. Francis Steward,-,-,Mr. Henry Reading,Peruke-Maker,Ship-Alley in Well-Close-Square,,South East England,Well-Close-Square,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1739‑10‑15,r0036,Caledonian Mercury,"                                    Edinburgh, 9th October 1739.Run away from the Ship CHARLES, Henry Haramond Master, now in the Road of Leith, a NEGRO BOY named TONT, and known in Leith by the Name of SIMMONS. He had a blue Coat with white Metal Buttons and Canvas Trowsers on when he went away, which was on Sunday last. He speaks pretty plain English, and is supposed to be lurking about Edinburgh or Leith. Whoevet can secure him so as to be delivered to Mr. John Jolly at Edinburgh, or Mr. James Crokatt at Beanstone near Haddington, shall be sufficiently rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1739-10-04,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Tont (Simmons),boy,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty plain English,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Coat with white Metal Buttons and Canvas Trowsers,-,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Jolly; Mr. James Crokatt,-; -,Edinburgh; Beanstone near Haddington,yes,Central belt Scotland,Leith,Central belt Scotland,Edinburgh or Leith,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded,sufficiently rewarded,yes,"ibid. - 16th, 18th October 1739.",
1739‑12‑05,r0194,London Daily Post and General Advertiser,"   Run away from his Master on Monday last,A Negro Black squat Fellow, about seventeen Years old, and five Foot high, can shave, and dress a Wig very well, and answers to the Name of London.  He had on when he elop’d, a coarse Green Coat with Brass Buttons, a lighter Green large Coat under it, full trim’d, with Red Holes and Brass Buttons, a new Red Serge Wastecoat, and Blue Cloth Breeches with Brass Buttons, Red Stockings, and a Black Velvet Cap with Silver Buttons and Tassel.  Whoever secures him, so that he may be had again, and gives notice to Mr. Robert Lane in Leadenhall-street, the Corner of Billiter-Lane, shall receive of him One Guinea Reward.",South East England,1739-12-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),London,17,Negro,,male,60,squat,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,"can shave, and dress a Wig very well",,"a coarse Green Coat with Brass Buttons, a lighter Green large Coat under it, full trim’d, with Red Holes and Brass Buttons, a new Red Serge Wastecoat, and Blue Cloth Breeches with Brass Buttons, Red Stockings, and a Black Velvet Cap with Silver Buttons and Tassel",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Robert Lane,-,"Leadenhall-street, the Corner of Billiter-Lane",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1739‑12‑22,r0561,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away Yesterday, from the Hon. Col. Charles Douglas, at his House in Brentford-Butts, a black Boy, from Jamaica, about twelve Years of Age, of a middling Stature, flat nosed, and goes by the Name of Robert; he had on at the Time his Livery, a blue Coat turn’d up with red, and red Holes, Buckskin Breeches, and a black Plush Cap. Whoever will secure him, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges; or if he will return to his Master, he shall be kindly receiv’d.",South East England,1739-12-21,British Library: Microfilm (London),Robert,12,Negro,West Indies,male,middling Stature,flat nosed,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"his Livery, a blue Coat turn’d up with red, and red Holes, Buckskin Breeches, and a black Plush Cap",no,no,the Hon. Col. Charles Douglas,-,Brentford-Butts,-,-,-,,South East England,Brentford-Butts,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1740‑02‑26,r0037,Caledonian Mercury,"In August last,A NEGRO run away from Leven, belonging to Capt. WILLIAM JONES of the St. David of London: He is about 6 Foot high, answers to the Name of Cesar, can speak little or no English, and, if examined, has a good many Cuts in his Head; he was spoke with on Wednesday the 20th inst. at Dalkeith. Any Person who can apprehend him shall have a Guinea of Reward, and all Charges paid, from Mr. Walter Orrok Shoemaker, or Mr. Oswald at the Exchange Coffeehouse, Edinburgh.  N.B. He had on last Day Highland Breeches and Trews.",Central belt Scotland,1740-02-20,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Cesar,,Negro,Africa,male,72,a good many Cuts in his Head,-,-,has a good many Cuts in his Head,has a good many Cuts in his Head,-,-,can speak little or no English,,-,-,-,-,,Highland Breeches and Trews,no,no,Captain William Jones,Captain of the St. David of London,-,Mr. Walter Orrok; Mr. Oswald,Shoemaker; -,"-; the Exchange Coffeehouse, Edinburgh",,Central belt Scotland,Leven,Central belt Scotland,Dalkeith,-,1,1,,all Charges paid,"a Guinea of Reward, and all Charges paid",,-,
1740‑03‑19,r0195,London Daily Post and General Advertiser,"WHEREAS Ibbo James, a Negro, who sometimes calls himself James Williams, Apprentice to William Gibbons, Esq; lodging at Mrs. Brown’s, in Bishops-Court, Coleman-street, Absented himself from his said Master’s Service, on Thursday the 13th Instant.  If he will return to his said Master he will be kindly received, or surrender himself to Henry Lascells, Esq; Merchant in Mincing-Lane; or whoever brings him to the said Mr. Lascells, shall have Four Guineas Reward.  He is about 23 Years of Age; and had on when he went away, a dark brown Wigg, a brown Fustian Frock lined with red, with flat Brass Buttons, and sometimes wears over it a Horseman’s Blue Coat; he is of middle Stature, with a long Scar on his right Cheek, which appears blacker than the rest of his Face.  He has six Years of his Time to serve.",South East England,1740-03-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ibbo  James (James Williams),23,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"a long Scar on his right Cheek, which appears blacker than the rest of his Face",-,"a long Scar on his right Cheek, which appears blacker than the rest of his Face","a long Scar on his right Cheek, which appears blacker than the rest of his Face",-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark brown Wigg, a brown Fustian Frock lined with red, with flat Brass Buttons, and sometimes wears over it a Horseman’s Blue Coat",no,no,"William Gibbons, Esq",-,"lodging at Mrs. Brown’s, in Bishops-Court, Coleman-street","Henry Lascells, Esq",merchant,Mincing-Lane,,South East England,"Mrs. Brown’s, in Bishops-Court, Coleman-street",-,-,-,4,4,,-,Four Guineas,yes,ibid. - 21st March 1740.,
1740‑04‑10,r0038,Caledonian Mercury,"That Saturday last the NEGRO, Cesa[r, (for]merly advertised) run away again from Captain [...] of the St. David of London. He is about 6 Fo[ot ...], speaks some English, and had on a Tartan Vest and [...] Coat, and has several Cuts in his Head. Whoever [appre]hends him shall have half a Guinea of Reward from Christopher Seton at Leven, or Baillie Mortimer [...]sart.",Central belt Scotland,1740-04-05,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Cesar,,Negro,Africa,male,72,has several Cuts in his Head,-,-,has several Cuts in his Head,has several Cuts in his Head,-,-,speaks some English,,-,-,-,-,,a Tartan Vest and [...] Coat,no,no,-,Captain of the St. David of London,-,Christopher Seton; Baillie Mortimer [...]sart,-; -,Leven; -,yes,Central belt Scotland,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea,,-,
1740‑05‑20,r0196,London Daily Post and General Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, Capt. Ebenezer Odiorn, from on Board the Samuel, Snow, in the Great Wet Dock, on Sunday the 18th Instant, a Negro Boy, named John Valintine, born in Virginia, and speaks very good English, aged about 16 Years, of a yellowish Cast; he had on, when he went away, a good Pair of Shoes, Metal Buckles, Yarn Stockings, Trowsers, a speckled Shirt, a red Plush Jacket under a grey upper Jacket, a new Worsted Cap, and a Felt Hat.   Whoever detains the said Negro, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs, and whoever will secure him, and bring him to his said Master at the Dog and Duck by the Great Wet Dock, shall have a Guinea Reward. ",South East England,1740-05-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Valintine,16,Negro,North America,male,,of a yellowish Cast,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a good Pair of Shoes, Metal Buckles, Yarn Stockings, Trowsers, a speckled Shirt, a red Plush Jacket under a grey upper Jacket, a new Worsted Cap, and a Felt Hat",no,yes,Capt. Ebenezer Odiorn,-,-,Capt. Ebenezer Odiorn,-,the Dog and Duck by the Great Wet Dock,yes,South East England,"from on Board the Samuel, Snow, in the Great Wet Dock",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,ibid. - 22nd May 1740.,
1740‑12‑06,r0520,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master Mr. Solomon Hart, of St. Mary Axe, on Wednesday last, George Roberts, a Mulatto black Boy, about twenty-two Years old, about five Foot four Inches high, and has taken with him several Things belonging to his said Master; whoever takes him, so as he may be brought to Justice, shall receive Two Guineas Reward of his Master.  Note, He had on a brown Frock, a red Waistcoat with Plate Buttons, and a blue Great Coat with Plate Buttons; he cut off his Hair the Day he run away, and put on a lightish brown Wig.",South East England,1740-12-03,British Library: Microfilm (London),George Roberts,22,Mulatto,,male,64,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Frock, a red Waistcoat with Plate Buttons, and a blue Great Coat with Plate Buttons; he cut off his Hair the Day he run away, and put on a lightish brown Wig",theft: has taken with him several Things belonging to his said Master,no,Mr. Solomon Hart,-,St. Mary Axe,Mr. Solomon Hart,-,St. Mary Axe,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 8th December 1740, p.2.",
1740‑12‑11,r0521,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS George Roberts, a Mulatto Black, about twenty-two Years of Age, Servant to Mr. Solomon Hart, was advertised on Monday the 8th instant to have absconded from his said Master; this is to inform the Publick, that the said Roberts applied himself on Tuesday last to be baptiz'd at the Parish Church of St. Leonard in Shoreditch, and was then seized by a Clerk of a Parish and a Constable, and in a forceable and unwarrantable Manner, without any Examination, or any Charge against him otherwise than as above, as there is great Reason to apprehend, sent on board a Ship for Abroad: Whoever can give any Information what is certainly become of the said Roberts, is desir'd to do it by a Line left for S.T. at the Swan Tavern in Shoreditch.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),George Roberts,22,Mulatto,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,Servant,-,no,no,Mr. Solomon Hart,-,-,S. T.,-,the Swan Tavern in Shoreditch,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,yes
1740‑12‑31,r0522,Daily Advertiser,"A Negro Man, named Pompey, alias Joseph Antony, run away from his Master about six Months ago. If he will return to his Service within six Days, he shall be kindly receiv’d, or if any Body will immediately secure the said Negro, or give Intelligence so that he may be taken, either in Town or Country, at the Bar of the Tennis-Court Coffee-House under the Treasury, Whitehall, they shall receive Two Guineas Reward, with all Charges, and have their Name conceal’d if desir’d; and whoever harbours him shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity.  Note, The said Negro Man is about twenty-two Years of Age, middle sized, and stammers in his Speech.",South East England,1740-07,British Library: Microfilm (London),Pompey (Joseph Antony),22,Negro,,male,middle sized,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Bar of the Tennis-Court Coffee-House under the Treasury, Whitehall",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, with all Charges",,-,
1741‑01‑08,r0523,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS an East-India Black, who goes by the Name of Oxford, somewhat thin, about six Foot six Inches high, with short black curled Hair, has had the Small-Pox, and his Ears have been bored, went away from his Master on Christmas-Day last, with an old Silver laced Hat on, a black Velvet Stock round his Neck, an Olive-Colour Coat, a double-breasted red Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches: Whoever brings him to his Master, Mr. Robert Gooding, at Sudbury in Suffolk, or to Mr. Voyce, at the Spread-Eagle Inn in Gracechurch-Street, London, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges. If he will return to his Master by the 31st instant, he shall be kindly receiv’d.",South East England,1740-12-25,British Library: Microfilm (London),Oxford,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,78,"somewhat thin, short black curled Hair, and his Ears have been bored",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Silver laced Hat on, a black Velvet Stock round his Neck, an Olive-Colour Coat, a double-breasted red Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches",no,no,Mr. Robert Gooding,-,Sudbury in Suffolk,Mr. Robert Gooding; Mr. Voyce,- ; -,"Sudbury in Suffolk; the Spread-Eagle Inn in Gracechurch-Street, London",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1741‑01‑10,r0524,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS an East-India Black, who goes by the Name of Oxford, somewhat thin, about six Foot six Inches high, with short black curled Hair, has had the Small-Pox, and his Ears have been bored, went away from his Master on Christmas-Day last, with an old Silver laced Hat on, a black Velvet Stock round his Neck, an Olive-Colour Coat, a double-breasted red Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches: Whoever brings him to his Master, Mr. Robert Gooding, at Sudbury in Suffolk, or to Mr. Voyce, at the Spread-Eagle Inn in Gracechurch-Street, London, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges. If he will return to his Master by the 31st instant, he shall be kindly receiv’d.        Note, He has since cut off his Hair.",South East England,1740-12-25,British Library: Microfilm (London),Oxford,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,78,"somewhat thin, short black curled Hair, and his Ears have been bored",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Silver laced Hat on, a black Velvet Stock round his Neck, an Olive-Colour Coat, a double-breasted red Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches",no,no,Mr. Robert Gooding,-,Sudbury in Suffolk,Mr. Robert Gooding; Mr. Voyce,- ; -,"Sudbury in Suffolk; the Spread-Eagle Inn in Gracechurch-Street, London",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1741‑02‑17,r0525,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, named Israel, has absented from his Service as a Sailor on board the Charming Jenny, William Mowat, Master; he is about nineteen Years of Age, a likely smooth-faced well-looking Fellow, pretty tall, and speaks very good English: If any Person will bring him to Mr. Edward Clark Parish, Merchant, in Crutched-Fryars, they shall have Five Guineas Reward; and all Persons whatever are forbid to entertain the said Negro Man at their Peril, he being an indentured Servant. If he returns on board the said Ship, he shall be kindly receiv’d.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Israel,19,Negro,,male,pretty tall,smooth-faced well-looking,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,sailor,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Edward Clark Parish,Merchant,Crutched-Fryars,yes,South East England,the Charming Jenny,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1741‑02‑17,r0526,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a well-set black Boy, aged about seventeen, and goes by the Name of Scrub, or Mark, left his Master the 15th instant, and had on when he went away a blue Velvet Cap, a new blue Great Coat, an old blue Perpet Coat lin’d with red, with Silver Plate Bottoms laced on to it, and near a hundred more of them in his Pocket: Whoever secures and gives Notice of him to Mr. Lovet, in Red-Lyon-Street, Holborn, shall have Half a Guinea Reward. If the Bottoms are offer’d to pawn or sell, pray stop them and the Bearer, and give Notice as above.",South East England,1741-02-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),Scrub (Mark),17,Negro,,male,,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Velvet Cap, a new blue Great Coat, an old blue Perpet Coat lin’d with red, with Silver Plate Bottoms laced on to it, and near a hundred more of them in his Pocket",theft: Silver Plate Bottoms,no,-,-,-,Mr. Lovet,-,"Red-Lyon-Street, Holborn",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st February, p.2.",
1741‑03‑05,r0527,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Lad, about nineteen Years of Age, near five Foot six Inches high, goes by the Name of Cyrus, went away from his Master in Three-Tun-Court, Miles’s Lane, on Tuesday Morning last, and has not since return’d, supposed to be drawn away by another Negro Man, who wears a yellow Livery; if he will return to his Master, he will be kindly receiv’d; of if any Person will give Notice where he may be found to Mrs. Crosse, at the Rainbow Coffee-House in Cornhill, they shall receive a suitable Reward.  He had on a brown Cloth Frock lin’d with red, with flat yellow Buttons, a blue Waistcoat lin’d with red, and white Metal Buttons, Breeches of the same, or black Leather, a black Velvet Jockey Cap, and Silver Buckles.",South East England,1741-03-03,British Library: Microfilm (London),Cyrus,19,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Cloth Frock lin’d with red, with flat yellow Buttons, a blue Waistcoat lin’d with red, and white Metal Buttons, Breeches of the same, or black Leather, a black Velvet Jockey Cap, and Silver Buckles",no,no,-,-,-,Mrs. Crosse,-,the Rainbow Coffee-House in Cornhill,,South East England,"Three-Tun-Court, Miles’s Lane",-,-,supposed to be drawn away by another Negro Man,,,,a suitable Reward,a suitable Reward,,-,
1741‑03‑07,r0528,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Owner on Thursday last, at Twelve o'Clock, a Negro Boy, named Sam. Whoever apprehends the said Boy, and will bring him to Mr. Justis, at Mr. Hill’s, a Cooper, in Fell-Court, Fell-Street, near Wood-Street, Cheapside, shall be well rewarded for their Pains; and whoever dares entertain the said Boy after this Advertisement, will be prosecuted according to the utmost Rigour of the Law, which is very severe in these Cases.  He had on a red Great Coat, an old blue one underneath, and a Pair of new Fustian Breeches, and is about thirteen Years of Age.",South East England,1741-03-05,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sam,13,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Great Coat, an old blue one underneath, and a Pair of new Fustian Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Justis,-,"Mr. Hill’s, a Cooper, in Fell-Court, Fell-Street, near Wood-Street, Cheapside",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded for their Pains,well rewarded for their Pains,,-,
1741‑03‑12,r0529,Daily Advertiser,"STRAY'D from his Owner, a Negro Boy, of small Stature, but aged thirteen, named Sam, dress’d in a red Riding-Coat, with a blue one under it, and a Pair of new Fustian Breeches. Whoever brings, or causes to be brought, the same Negro, to Mr. Justis, at Mr. Hill’s, a Cooper, in Fell-Court, Fell-Street, Wood-Street, near Cheapside, shall be well rewarded for their Care; and whoever presumes to keep or detain the said Boy, if found out will be immediately prosecuted as the Law runs, which is very severe in such Cases.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sam,13,Negro,,male,small Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Riding-Coat, with a blue one under it, and a Pair of new Fustian Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Justis,-,"Mr. Hill’s, a Cooper, in Fell-Court, Fell-Street, Wood-Street, near Cheapside",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded for their Care,well rewarded for their Care,,-,yes
1741‑03‑30,r0530,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS John Jacobs, a Negro Man, left the Ship Prosperous Esther, John Northcott, Master, at Ratcliff Cross, on Tuesday the 24th instant; this is to warn all Persons not to harbour or employ him, as they will answer the same at their Peril, he being a covenanted Servant. If he will return on board the said Ship in four Days from the Date hereof, he shall be kindly receive’d; otherwise, whoever will secure him, so that he may be brought on board, shall have a Guinea Reward. He is a lusty Fellow, about twenty-five Years old.",South East England,1741-03-24,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Jacobs,25,Negro,,male,,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,the Ship Prosperous Esther,yes,South East England,the Ship Prosperous Esther,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 31st March 1741, p.2.",
1741‑07‑23,r0531,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Brigantine Poultney, James Purcell, Commander, a Negro Man, of a middle Stature, slender, Coal black, has very thick Lips, red Eyes, talks good English, beats a Drum, and plays upon a Fiddle; he had on when he went away, a blue Cloth Coat, a check’d Shirt, Trowsers, Silver Rings upon his Fingers, a plain Hat, a white Handkerchief tied round his Head, and Silver Buckles in his Shoes. Whoever secures the said Negro, and will bring him, or acquaint the said Commander thereof, on board his Vessel at Horslydown Lower Chain, shall have Two Guineas Reward. ",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),,,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"slender, Coal black, has very thick Lips, red Eyes",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks good English,,-,-,-,"beats a Drum, and plays upon a Fiddle",,"a blue Cloth Coat, a check’d Shirt, Trowsers, Silver Rings upon his Fingers, a plain Hat, a white Handkerchief tied round his Head, and Silver Buckles in his Shoes",no,no,-,-,-,James Purcell,Commander of the Brigantine Poultney,Horslydown Lower Chain,yes,South East England,"the Brigantine Poultney, Horslydown Lower Chain",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 24th, 25th July 1741, p.2.",
1741‑07‑24,r0532,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro, named Adam, about twenty-one Years of Age, a well-set short Fellow, went away from his Master, Mr. Snarey, near the Shepherd and Dog at Rotherhith, the 1st instant; if he will return to his Master, he shall be kindly used; and whoever harbours him, will be prosecuted as the Law directs; or whoever gives Notice where he may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded.            Note, He wears a red or blue Waistcoat. ",South East England,1741-07-01,British Library: Microfilm (London),Adam,21,Negro,,male,short,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a red or blue Waistcoat,no,yes,Mr. Snarey,-,-,-,-,-,,South East England,near the Shepherd and Dog at Rotherhith,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1741‑07‑27,r0728,London Daily Post and General Advertiser,"STOLEN or STRAY'D,From the Angel Inn in Angel-street, St. Martin’s-le-G and, Yesterday.  A Black Boy named V[e]rnon, about four Feet nine Inches high, 15 or 16 Years old, has but little of the English Tongue, mark’d with several small Scars on the Forehead; had on when he went away a checquer’d Shirt, and brown Serge Coat and blue Stockings; his Head being lately shav’d, he had on a worsted Cap; he is lame, having lost some of his Toes.  Whoever brings him to the Angel Inn aforesaid, shall have Half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.",South East England,1741-07-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),V[e]rnon,15-16,Negro,Africa,male,57,"mark’d with several small Scars on the Forehead, his Head being lately shav’d, he is lame, having lost some of his Toes",-,"lame, having lost some of his Toes",-,mark’d with several small Scars on the Forehead,-,-,little of the English Tongue,,-,-,-,-,,"a checquer’d Shirt, and brown Serge Coat and blue Stockings; his Head being lately shav’d, he had on a worsted Cap",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Angel Inn in Angel-street, St. Martin’s-le-G",,South East England,"the Angel Inn in Angel-street, St. Martin’s-le-G",-,-,-,,10,6,reasonable Charges,"Half a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1741‑11‑24,r0579,Daily Advertiser,"STRAY'D, a black Boy, about twelve Years old, the Hair off a Part of the back side of his Head, speaking but little English, and had on when he went away, a light Colour Waistcoat, and a check’d Shirt. Whoever brings him to Mr. John Sanderson, Surgeon, in Long-Acre, shall be handsomely rewarded. Note, if detain’d after this Advertisement, the Person so doing, if discover’d. will be prosecuted.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),,12,Negro,,male,,the Hair off a Part of the back side of his Head,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaking but little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light Colour Waistcoat, and a check’d Shirt",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. John Sanderson,Surgeon,Long-Acre,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,yes,"ibid. - 25th November 1741, p.1; 27th November 1741, p.2.",
1742‑02‑10,r0580,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Dorum, a Negro Man-Servant, a tall well-set Fellow, about twenty-seven Years of Age, and had on a grey double-breasted Waistcoat, and red Cloth Breeches, has absconded from his Master Zachariah Hicks, Commander of the Ship New-Hampshire; this is to give Notice to all Commanders of Ships, and all other Persons, not to harbour, employ, or entertain the said Negro, if they do, they will be prosecuted as the Law directs; and whoever will apprehend and convey the said Negro to Zachariah Hicks, his Master, aforesaid, at Mr. James Bennett’s, Sailmaker, at Ratcliff-Cross, shall receive Two Guineas, and all necessary Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Dorum,27,Negro,,male,tall,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Man Servant,"a grey double-breasted Waistcoat, and red Cloth Breeches",no,yes,Zachariah Hicks,Commander of the Ship New-Hampshire,-,Mr. James Bennett,Sailmaker,Ratcliff-Cross,yes,South East England,the Ship New-Hampshire,-,-,-,2,2,,all necessary Charges,"Two Guineas, and all necessary Charges",,-,
1742‑03‑04,r0514,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away about two Months ago, from Mr. James Tompkins, Chocolate-Maker, in Pye-Corner, West-Smithfield, a Negro Man, being an indentur’d Servant, named Bristol, who lately came from Antigua, of a middle Stature, well set, pitted with the Small-Pox, and scar’d on both Cheeks and Forehead: This is to forbid all Persons to entertain him, as they shall answer the same at their Peril; but if he will return within ten Days without further Trouble, he shall be well receiv’d, and not punish’d in any respect whatever; or whoever will bring the said Negro, either with his Consent or by Force, to the said Mr. Tompkins, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1742-01,British Library: Microfilm (London),Bristol,,Negro,Africa,male,middle Stature,"well set, pitted with the Small-Pox, and scar’d [sic] on both Cheeks and Forehead",smallpox,-,-,scar’d on both Cheeks and Forehead,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Mr. James Tompkins,Chocolate-Maker,"Pye-Corner, West-Smithfield",Mr. James Tompkins,Chocolate-Maker,"Pye-Corner, West-Smithfield",,South East England,"Pye-Corner, West-Smithfield",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1742‑04‑17,r0729,London Evening Post,"RUN away from his Master, Richard Day, Merchant in Bristol, a black Boy, call’d LEACHLADE, aged 18 Years, five Feet six Inches high, had on an old grey Coat with yellow Lining and brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches. Whoever shall secure him, and give Notice to his said Master, shall receive of him an handsome Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Leachlade,18,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old grey Coat with yellow Lining and brass Buttons, and a Pair of Leather Breeches",no,no,Richard Day,Merchant,Bristol,Richard Day,Merchant,Bristol,,South East England,Bristol,-,-,-,,,,an handsome reward,an handsome reward,,-,
1742‑05‑20,r0515,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a little Negro Boy, about eight Years of Age, run away from his Master on Wednesday the 21st of April last; these are to forewarn all Persons from entertaining him at their Peril; and whoever brings him to the Edinburgh Coffee-House, near the Hermitage-Stairs, or gives Intelligence where he may be found, shall receive at the Bar of the said Coffee-House Half a Guinea Reward.  He had on when he run away, an old white Rug Coat, a brown Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, blue-grey Stockings, his Shoes much wore, and down in the Heels; he wants some Toes on both Feet; he goes by the Name of Kenniston, or Bacchus.  Note, He was seen on the Essex-Road on Horseback, behind a Gentleman's Servant, riding towards London.",South East England,1742-04-21,British Library: Microfilm (London),Kenniston (Bacchus),8,Negro,,male,little,he wants some Toes on both Feet,-,he wants some Toes on both Feet,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old white Rug Coat, a brown Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, blue-grey Stockings, his Shoes much wore, and down in the Heels",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Edinburgh Coffee-House, near the Hermitage-Stairs",,-,-,South East England,"He was seen on the Essex-Road on Horseback, riding towards London",-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1742‑07‑09,r0516,Daily Advertiser,"WHEEEAS a Black Maid, named Flora, alias Lucy, aged about twenty Years, mark’d betwixt the Eyes and on her Chin with small black Strokes, much blacker than any other Part of her Face, likewise on her Arms, after the Manner of the Country from whence she came, absented from Mrs. Cuming, in Union-Street, Deptford, the 26th of May last; if she will return to her Mistress, she will be kindly used; but whoever entertains her into their Service, or encourages her to stay from her Mistress after this Publication, will be prosecuted as the Law directs.  Note, She speaks pretty good English, and hath a sore Leg, for which she hath been several Times in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
 ",South East England,1742-05-26,British Library: Microfilm (London),Flora (Lucy),20,Negro,Africa,female,,"mark’d betwixt the Eyes and on her Chin with small black Strokes, much blacker than any other Part of her Face, likewise on her Arms",-,hath a sore Leg,-,"mark’d betwixt the Eyes and on her Chin with small black Strokes, much blacker than any other Part of her Face, likewise on her Arms, after the Manner of the Country from whence she came",-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,Maid,-,no,yes,Mrs. Cuming,-,-,Mrs. Cuming,-,-,,South East England,"Union-Street, Deptford",-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1742‑09‑09,r0517,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS an Angola Negro, about twenty-one Years of Age, with a smooth Face, of a short Size, and speaks but indifferent English, went from his Master on Tuesday last, the 7th instant; he had on a blue Coat lin’d with red, and wrought Silver Buttons, and a black Cloth Jacket: Whoever brings him to the Virginia Coffee-House, or gives an Account of him there, shall be satisfied for their Trouble.",South East England,1742-09-07,British Library: Microfilm (London),,21,Negro,Africa,male,short Size,smooth Face,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks but indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat lin’d with red, and wrought Silver Buttons, and a black Cloth Jacket",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Virginia Coffee-House,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be satisfied for their Trouble,be satisfied for their Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 10th September 1742, p.1.",
1742‑09‑11,r0518,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS an Angola Negro, about twenty-one Years of Age, with a smooth Face, of a short Size, and speaks but indifferent English, went from his Master on Tuesday last, the 7th instant; he had on a blue Coat lin’d with red, and wrought Silver Buttons, and a black Cloth Jacket: Whoever brings him to the Virginia Coffee-House, or to Mr. Thomas Ashington, on Stepney-Causey, shall have Two Guineas Reward; or if he will return he will be well receiv’d, and have no Questions ask’d. ",South East England,1742-09-07,British Library: Microfilm (London),,21,Negro,Africa,male,short Size,smooth Face,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks but indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat lin’d with red, and wrought Silver Buttons, and a black Cloth Jacket",no,no,-,-,-,- ; Mr. Thomas Ashington,- ; -,the Virginia Coffee-House; on Stepney-Causey,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas Reward,yes,"ibid. - 13th [p.2], 14th [p.1] September 1742.",yes
1742‑09‑14,r0519,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, from on board the Burford, at Chatham, a tall slender Negro Man, aged about twenty, with a large Scar by a Cut on the Wrist of his right Hand, two small Country Scars on his right Cheek, and went by the Name of Peter, speaks Portuguese perfectly, and English but indifferently: He had on a black Wig, and either a good thick Snuff-Colour Coat with broad flat Brass Buttons, or a turn’d one much the same Colour with Buttons of the same, and lin’d with blue Alapeen. Whoever secures and brings him to the Commanding Officer at the Burford’s Rendezvous, at the Black Boy and Trumpet in St. Katherine’s, shall have Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Peter,20,Negro,Africa,male,tall,"slender, a large Scar by a Cut on the Wrist of his right Hand, two small Country Scars on his right Cheek",-,-,"a large Scar by a Cut on the Wrist of his right Hand, two small Country Scars on his right Cheek",two small Country Scars on his right Cheek,-,-,"speaks Portuguese perfectly, and English but indifferently",,-,-,-,-,,"a black Wig, and either a good thick Snuff-Colour Coat with broad flat Brass Buttons, or a turn’d one much the same Colour with Buttons of the same, and lin’d with blue Alapeen",no,no,-,-,-,-,Commanding Officer,"the Burford’s Rendezvous, at the Black Boy and Trumpet in St. Katherine’s",yes,South East England,"the Burford, at Chatham",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 15th, 16th September 1742.",
1742‑10‑25,r0197,Daily Advertiser,"Whereas Harry Bristol, apprentice, a Negro Boy, about twelve Years of Age, stray’d away from his Master on Friday the 15th instant; whoever will bring the said Boy to Hill’s Coffee-House, at Lambeth Horse-Ferry in Surry, shall have Ten Shillings Reward; and whoever entertains him will be prosecuted according to Law.  Note, He had on when he went away a lightish Coat with a red Cape, a Plush Cap, and a dark Wig.",South East England,1742-10-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry Bristol,12,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a lightish Coat with a red Cape, a Plush Cap, and a dark Wig",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Hill’s Coffee-House, at Lambeth Horse-Ferry in Surry",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,,-,Ten Shillings,,-,
1742‑11‑06,r0198,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master’s Lodging in Henrietta-Street, Covent-Garden, on Thursday Evening last, a thick well-set Negro Boy, about seventeen or eighteen Years of Age, named Peter, and had on when he went away, a dark close-bodied Great Coat with a red Cape and Sleeves, and a red Waistcoat, both with flat white Metal Buttons, old Leather Breeches, and an old Silver laced Hat, and carried with him a Copper French Horn, bound with red Leather, the Maker’s Name Smith engrav’d on it. If the said Negro will immediately return to his Master, or to Mr. Thomas, at the Langbourn-Ward Coffee-House in Fenchurch-Street, he shall be kindly receiv’d; or whoever secures him, and gives Notice of him to the said Mr. Thomas, shall receive a Guinea Reward; and if any Person entertains the said Negro after this Advertisement, they shall be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law.",South East England,1742-11-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,17-18,Negro,,male,,thick well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,possibly plays French horn,,"a dark close-bodied Great Coat with a red Cape and Sleeves, and a red Waistcoat, both with flat white Metal Buttons, old Leather Breeches, and an old Silver laced Hat","theft: carried with him a Copper French Horn, bound with red Leather, the Maker’s Name Smith engrav’d on it",yes,-,-,"Lodging in Henrietta-Street, Covent-Garden",Mr. Thomas,-,Langbourn-Ward Coffee-House in Fenchurch-Street,,South East England,"Henrietta-Street, Covent-Garden",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1742‑11‑09,r0730,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS James Constantine, A Negro Man, belonging to Mr. Thomas Underdown, in New Hermitage-Street, is run away from his said Master; if he will return, he shall be kindly receiv’d. All Commanders of Ships are desir’d not to take him to Sea with them, and all Persons are desir’d not to entertain him on any Account. He had Thirty Pounds in his Pocket, and was seen on Sunday Evening in Farthing-Fields, so it’s suppos’d he is among some idle Women there. He is above five Foot high, well set, and has a Cut in his Forehead; had on a dark-colour’d Ratteen Coat lined with red, a blue Waistcoat, Ash-Colour Breeches, blue Stockings, a new Hat, and a striped Cap.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Constantine,,Negro,,male,>60,"well set, and has a Cut in his Forehead",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-colour’d Ratteen Coat lined with red, a blue Waistcoat, Ash-Colour Breeches, blue Stockings, a new Hat, and a striped Cap",theft (possibly): He had Thirty Pounds in his Pocket,no,Mr. Thomas Underdown,-,New Hermitage-Street,-,-,-,,South East England,New Hermitage-Street,South East England,was seen on Sunday Evening in Farthing-Fields,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1742‑11‑13,r0199,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away on Monday Night last, from his Master, Capt. Dewar, a Negro Servant, goes by the Name of George; he is about eighteen Years of Age, tall and slim, and had on a green Frock with a yellow Lining and yellow Cape, yellow Shag Breeches, a Silver laced Hat, and a new black Wig, and took with him a French Horn. Whoever will secure him, and bring him to his Master, at Mr. Pepys’s, over-against the Pump in Bishopgate-Street, shall have Two Guineas Reward; or if he will return, he will be kindly receiv’d.  Note, He is an indentur’d Servant, therefore if any one harbours him they will be prosecuted.
 ",South East England,1742-11-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George,18,Negro,,male,tall,slim,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,possibly plays French horn,,"a green Frock with a yellow Lining and yellow Cape, yellow Shag Breeches, a Silver laced Hat, and a new black Wig",theft: took with him a French Horn,yes,Capt. Dewar,-,-,Capt. Dewar,-,"at Mr. Pepys’s, over-against the Pump in Bishopgate-Street",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1742‑11‑19,r0200,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master and Owner, Mr. Edward Cockran, in Union-Court, Broad-Street, on Tuesday the 9th instant, a Negro Man, a Native of Jamaica, there call’d Quashee, and now Charles, about twenty-one Years old, tall of Stature, and a good Black, with some Marks on the side of his face, talks English pretty well, and had on a light-colour’d Drab Coat trimm’d and faced with black, a brown Waistcoat, black Breeches, and a Velvet Hunting-Cap; he is believ’d to be seduced by Ill-Advisers. This is to forbid all Persons entertaining, harbouring, or trusting him; and whoever will secure and bring him to his said Master, will be paid a Guinea Reward; or if he returns himself, he will be receiv’d without Punishment. ",South East England,1742-11-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles (Quashee),21,Negro,West Indies,male,tall of Stature,"a good Black, with some Marks on the side of his face",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks English pretty well,,-,-,-,-,,"a light-colour’d Drab Coat trimm’d and faced with black, a brown Waistcoat, black Breeches, and a Velvet Hunting-Cap",no,yes,Mr. Edward Cockran,-,"Union-Court, Broad-Street",Mr. Edward Cockran,-,"Union-Court, Broad-Street",,South East England,"Union-Court, Broad-Street",-,-,is believ’d to be seduced by Ill-Advisers,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,ibid. - 22nd November 1742.,
1743‑01‑22,r0201,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, Mr. Samuel Rhodes, late Commander of the Ship Three Brothers, a Negro Man, call’d Jasper; he had on when he went away, a blue Pea-Jacket, a Pair of red Breeches trimm’d with black, and a green Great Coat; he is tall, and speaks Portuguese with a Mixture of broken English. Whoever will bring the said Negro to his Master, at Mr. Robert Hall’s, the Sign of the Blue Leg, near the Hermitage, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jasper,,Negro,,male,tall,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks Portuguese with a Mixture of broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Pea-Jacket, a Pair of red Breeches trimm’d with black, and a green Great Coat",no,no,Mr. Samuel Rhodes,late Commander of the Ship Three Brothers,-,-,-,"Mr. Robert Hall’s, the Sign of the Blue Leg, near the Hermitage",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1743‑02‑19,r0202,Daily Advertiser,"ABsented himself from Matthias Hayfield on Tuesday the 15th instant, a Negro Man, call’d Cudjoe, about five Foot four Inches high, with a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth, and had on when he went away, a Cinnamon-Colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, with flat white Metal Buttons, and a black Wig. Whoever will secure him, and bring him to Mr. John Oldis, Sadler, in St. Michael’s Alley, Cornhill, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1743-02-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cudjoe,,Negro,Africa,male,64,a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth,-,-,a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth,a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Cinnamon-Colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, with flat white Metal Buttons, and a black Wig",no,no,Matthias Hayfield,-,-,Mr. John Oldis,Sadler,"St. Michael’s Alley, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea Reward and all Charges defray’d,yes,Ibid. - 22nd February 1743.,
1743‑02‑21,r0204,Daily Advertiser,"LOST on Saturday last, about Two o’Clock in the Afternoon, a Black Boy, about Nine Years of Age, can speak but very little English, his Name is John Juba; he has a small Burn on one of his Hands, and a Negro’s Mark on his right Arm; he had on a brown Pair of Breeches, a blue Waistcoat, a Sailor’s brown Jacket, a Worsted Cap, and a Gold laced Hat. Whoever brings the said Boy to Mr. Thomas Molesworth, at the Corner of Coulston’s Court in Great Wild-Street, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and no Questions ask’d.  No greater Reward will be offer’d.",South East England,1743-02-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Juba,9,Negro,,male,,"a small Burn on one of his Hands, and a Negro’s Mark on his right Arm",-,a small Burn on one of his Hands,-,-,a Negro’s Mark on his right Arm,-,very little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Pair of Breeches, a blue Waistcoat, a Sailor’s brown Jacket, a Worsted Cap, and a Gold laced Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Thomas Molesworth,-,the Corner of Coulston’s Court in Great Wild-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1743‑03‑04,r0203,Daily Advertiser,"ABsented himself from Matthias Hayfield on Tuesday the 15th of February last, a Negro Man, call’d Cudjoe, about five Foot four Inches high, with a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth, and had on when he went away, a Cinnamon-Colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, with flat white Metal Buttons, and a black Wig. Whoever will secure him, and bring him to Mr. John Oldis, Sadler, in St. Michael’s Alley, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1743-02-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cudjoe,,Negro,Africa,male,64,a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth,-,-,a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth,a burnt Scar on each Side of his Mouth,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Cinnamon-Colour Fustian Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, with flat white Metal Buttons, and a black Wig",no,no,Matthias Hayfield,-,-,Mr. John Oldis,Sadler,"St. Michael’s Alley, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,yes
1743‑03‑17,r0205,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from Capt. George Taylor, No.20, in Princes-Street, Rotherhith, a lusty Negro Fellow, named Prince, aged thirty, Pockfretten, and speaks but indifferent English: He had on when he went away, a red Great Coat, and a Leather Jockey’s Cap. Whoever apprehends him, and brings him to the above Place, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Prince,30,Negro,,male,,"lusty, Pockfretten",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks but indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Great Coat, and a Leather Jockey’s Cap",no,no,Capt. George Taylor,-,"No.20, in Princes-Street, Rotherhith",Capt. George Taylor,-,"No.20, in Princes-Street, Rotherhith",,South East England,"No.20, in Princes-Street, Rotherhith",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1743‑04‑04,r0206,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Robert Freeman, a Mulatto Boy, absented himself from his Master, Capt. Philip Thomlinson, on the 9th of March last; this is to warn all Persons not to entertain him as they shall answer it at their Peril; and whoever will bring him to Capt. Philip Thomlinson, in Shad-Thames, Southwark, shall have a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges.  He is about fifteen Years of Age, and slender; he had on when he went away, a speckled Shirt, a Canvas Waistcoat over it, and a Leather Cap.",South East England,1743-03-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robert Freeman,15,Mulatto,,male,,slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a speckled Shirt, a Canvas Waistcoat over it, and a Leather Cap",no,yes,Capt. Philip Thomlinson,-,-,Capt. Philip Thomlinson,-,"Shad-Thames, Southwark",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1743‑06‑06,r0390,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS on Friday Morning a Black Boy, nam’d Pompey, stray’d from his Master, Mr. John Perkins, in Shad-Thames, near Horslydown New-Stairs: Whoever brings the said Boy as above, shall be rewarded to their Satisfaction.  Note, He is about Nine Years of Age, has a Scar in the back part of his Head, speaks good English, had on when he went away a colour’d Shirt, a Canvas Jacket, a red Pair of Breeches, and his Shoes ty’d with Strings.",South East England,1743-06-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pompey,9,Negro,,male,,a Scar in the back part of his Head,-,-,a Scar in the back part of his Head,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a colour’d Shirt, a Canvas Jacket, a red Pair of Breeches, and his Shoes ty’d with Strings",no,no,Mr. John Perkins,-,-,Mr. John Perkins,-,"Shad-Thames, near Horslydown New-Stairs",,South East England,"Shad-Thames, near Horslydown New-Stairs",-,-,-,,,,rewarded to their Satisfaction,rewarded to their Satisfaction,,-,
1743‑06‑17,r0207,Daily Advertiser,"A Black Negro Woman, about nineteen Years old, with two Letters on her Breast and Shoulder, made her Escape out of the Ship Hannah, Capt. Fowler, for Jamaica, the 6th inst. goes by the Name of Sabinah, is suppos’d to be deluded away by some other Black about Whitechapel, Rag-Fair, or Rotherhith. Whoever brings her to the late Mr. Neale’s, on Lawrence-Pountney-Hill, shall have three Guineas Reward; or if put on board the Ship again any time between this and next Tuesday, Ten Shillings more. ",South East England,1743-06-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sabinah,19,Negro,,female,,two Letters on her Breast and Shoulder,-,-,-,-,two Letters on her Breast and Shoulder,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mr. Neale’s on Lawrence-Pountney-Hill,yes,South East England,the Ship Hannah,-,-,is suppos’d to be deluded away by some other Black,3,3,,"if put on board the Ship again any time between this and next Tuesday, Ten Shillings more","three Guineas Reward; or if put on board the Ship again any time between this and next Tuesday, Ten Shillings more",yes,ibid. - 18th June 1743. [with Neale's corrected to Neate's],
1743‑06‑18,r0209,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the Sloop call’d the Charming Molly, John Hodsdon, Master, on Sunday the 5th instant, a Negro Man, nam’d Jack, belonging to Nathaniel Butterfield, Owner of the said Sloop, lying at Coal-Stairs; he is about five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, twenty seven Years of Age, having small Legs, large Feet, long Fingers, speaks good English, and a Native of Bermuda; he has had the Small-Pox, but not much pitted with them; he had on when he went away, a Leather Cap, with a Slit or Cut in it, a blue Jacket, a speckled Shirt, and a Pair of blue strip’d Trowsers. Whoever brings the said Negro Man, or secures him and sends Word to his Master, or to Mr. Alexander Allen, Ropemaker, in the Back Lane, near Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell, shall have Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1743-06-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,27,Negro,West Indies,male,70-71,"small Legs, large Feet, long Fingers; he has had the Small-Pox, but not much pitted with them",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Leather Cap, with a Slit or Cut in it, a blue Jacket, a speckled Shirt, and a Pair of blue strip’d Trowsers",no,no,Nathaniel Butterfield,"owner of the Sloop, the Charming Molly",-,Nathaniel Butterfield; Mr. Alexander Allen,"owner of the Sloop, the Charming Molly ; ropemaker","- ; Back Lane, near Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell",yes,South East England,"from on board the Sloop, the Charming Molly lying at Coal-Stairs",-,-,-,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 20th, 21st June, 1743.",
1743‑08‑03,r0212,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away Yesterday, from Capt. Robert Spring, of the Snow Tryton, lying at Stone-Stairs, near Radcliffe-Cross, an Indian Servant, nam’d Silas Charles, twenty-six Years of Age, about five Feet eight Inches high, and well set; he had on when he went away, a double-breasted Jacket, Trowsers, and a Cotton Cap, talks and writes English well.  Also run away from the said Vessel, at the same Time, a Negro Man, nam’d Kit, a well-set Fellow, about five Feet six Inches high, twenty-five or twenty-six Years of Age, talks English pretty well, but stutters much when in Liquor; he had on when he went away, a blue double-breasted Jacket and Trowsers.  Whoever brings them on board the said Snow, or to the King’s Head and Billiard-Table at Stone-Stairs, shall receive Four Guineas Reward for them, or Two Guineas for either of them.",South East England,1743-08-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Silas Charles,26,India,,male,68,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks and writes English well,,writes English well,-,-,writes English well,,"a double-breasted Jacket, Trowsers, and a Cotton Cap",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Snow Tryton, lying at Stone-Stairs; the King’s Head and Billiard-Table at Stone-Stairs",yes,South East England,"the Snow Tryton, lying at Stone-Stairs",-,-,"Possibly: Also run away from the said Vessel, at the same Time, a Negro Man, nam’d Kit",2,2,,Four Guineas Reward for [both of] them,Two Guineas or Four Guineas Reward for [both of] them,,-,
1743‑08‑03,r0213,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away Yesterday, from Capt. Robert Spring, of the Snow Tryton, lying at Stone-Stairs, near Radcliffe-Cross, an Indian Servant, nam’d Silas Charles, twenty-six Years of Age, about five Feet eight Inches high, and well set; he had on when he went away, a double-breasted Jacket, Trowsers, and a Cotton Cap, talks and writes English well.  Also run away from the said Vessel, at the same Time, a Negro Man, nam’d Kit, a well-set Fellow, about five Feet six Inches high, twenty-five or twenty-six Years of Age, talks English pretty well, but stutters much when in Liquor; he had on when he went away, a blue double-breasted Jacket and Trowsers.  Whoever brings them on board the said Snow, or to the King’s Head and Billiard-Table at Stone-Stairs, shall receive Four Guineas Reward for them, or Two Guineas for either of them.",South East England,1743-08-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kit,25-26,Negro,,male,66,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,"talks English pretty well, but stutters much when in Liquor",yes,-,-,-,-,Servant,a blue double-breasted Jacket and Trowsers,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Snow Tryton, lying at Stone-Stairs; the King’s Head and Billiard-Table at Stone-Stairs",yes,South East England,"the Snow Tryton, lying at Stone-Stairs",-,-,"Possibly: Also run away from the an Indian Servant, nam’d Silas Charles",2,2,,Four Guineas Reward for [both of] them,"Two Guineas, or Four Guineas Reward for [both of] them",,-,
1743‑08‑27,r0210,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the Sloop call’d the Charming Molly, John Hodsdon, Master, on Sunday the 5th of June last, a Negro Man, nam’d Jack, belonging to Nathaniel Butterfield, Owner of the said Sloop: He is about five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, twenty seven Years of Age, has small Legs, large Feet, long Fingers, is a Native of Bermuda, speaks good English, and has had the Small-Pox, but not much pitted with them; he had on when he went away, a Leather Cap, with a Cut or Slit in it, a blue Jacket, a speckled Shirt, and a Pair of blue strip’d Trowsers. Whoever brings the said Negro Man, or sends him on board the Sloop Esther, Capt. Hall, or the Brig Rising Sun, Capt. Tudor Tucker, at Horslydown Chain, or secures him, and sends Word to Alexander Allen, Ropemaker, in the Back Lane, near Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell, so that the Negro may be sent on board either of the said Vessels as above, shall have Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges. ",South East England,1743-06-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,27,Negro,West Indies,male,70-71,"small Legs, large Feet, long Fingers; he has had the Small-Pox, but not much pitted with them",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Leather Cap, with a Cut or Slit in it, a blue Jacket, a speckled Shirt, and a Pair of blue strip’d Trowsers",no,no,Nathaniel Butterfield,"owner of the Sloop, the Charming Molly",-,Capt. Hall; Capt. Tudor Tucker; Alexander Allen,Captain of the Sloop Esther; Captain of the Brig Rising Sun; ropemaker,"the Sloop Esther, at Horslydown Chain; the Brig Rising Sun, at Horslydown Chain; Back Lane, near Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell",,South East England,"from on board the Sloop, the Charming Molly",-,-,-,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 29th, 30th August 1743.",yes
1743‑09‑14,r0208,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a black Negro Woman, about nineteen Years old, with two Letters on her Breast and Shoulder, made her Escape out of the Ship Hannah, Capt. Fowler, for Jamaica, the 6th of June last, goes by the Name of Sabinah, is supposed to be deluded away by some other Blacks about Whitechapel, Rag-Fair, or Rotherhith: Whoever brings her to the late Mr. Neate’s, on Lawrence-Pountney-Hill, shall have three Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1743-06-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sabinah,19,Negro,,female,,with two Letters on her Breast and Shoulder,-,-,-,-,with two Letters on her Breast and Shoulder,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mr. Neate’s on Lawrence-Pountney-Hil,yes,South East England,-,-,-,is suppos’d to be deluded away by some other Blacks,3,3,,-,three Guineas,,-,yes
1743‑11‑04,r0215,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Black Boy, named Surry, born at Bengal, aged thirteen Years, wearing his own black Hair, about four Feet eight or nine Inches in heighth, and slender in Body, absented himself from the House of Mr. Joseph Baker, at the Sign of the Dolphin and French Horn in Crutched-Fryars, London, and from the Service of Mr. Anthony Underwood, his Master, on Tuesday last, the 1st instant, and hath not since return’d: These are therefore to caution and forewarn all Persons not to harbour or entertain the said Black Boy, as they will answer the same at their Peril; and whoever brings the said Black Boy to the said House, shall be rewarded for their Trouble.  He had on when he went away an ordinary brown Coat, a Pair of white Cloth Breeches, and white Stockings.",South East England,1743-11-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Surry,13,Negro,South Asia,male,56-57,"his own black Hair, slender in Body",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an ordinary brown Coat, a Pair of white Cloth Breeches, and white Stockings",no,yes,Mr. Anthony Underwood,-,-,Mr. Joseph Baker; Mr. Anthony Underwood,- ; -,"- ; the Sign of the Dolphin and French Horn in Crutched-Fryars, London",,South East England,"the House of Mr. Joseph Baker, at the Sign of the Dolphin and French Horn in Crutched-Fryars, London",-,-,-,,,,rewarded for their Trouble,rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1743‑11‑21,r0216,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the James Snow, Tobias Butler, Master, now lying at Cherry-Garden-Stairs, a Negro Man, about twenty-three Years old, about five Feet six Inches high, speaks English and Portuguese, has thick Lips, a few Marks of the Small-Pox in his Face, small Legs, splay Feet, had on a Check Shirt, blue Jacket, Frock, Trowsers, and a Leather Cap, goes by the Name of Neptune, and he sometimes calls himself Matthias Conway, a Native of Jamaica. Whoever secures the said Negro, and brings him on board the said Ship, or to his Master, Mr. James White, at Mr. King’s, in Bartholomew-Lane, behind the Royal Exchange, shall have a Guinea Reward.  Note, Whoever harbours the above Negro will be prosecuted as the Law directs, he being an Apprentice.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Neptune (Matthias Conway),23,Negro,West Indies,male,66,"thick Lips, a few Marks of the Small-Pox in his Face, small Legs, splay Feet",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English and Portuguese,,-,-,-,-,,"a Check Shirt, blue Jacket, Frock, Trowsers, and a Leather Cap",no,yes,Mr. James White,-,"Mr. King’s, in Bartholomew-Lane, behind the Royal Exchange",Tobias Butler; Mr. James White,Master of the James Snow; -,"the James Snow, now lying at Cherry-Garden-Stairs; Mr. King’s, in Bartholomew-Lane, behind the Royal Exchange",yes,South East England,"on board the James Snow, now lying at Cherry-Garden-Stairs",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1743‑12‑02,r0217,Daily Advertiser,"LEFT his Master the 13th of November last, William Oliver, a Negro Man, named Blanford; he is a tall Fellow, smooth faced, and had on when he went away a brown Waistcoat and Breeches, with white Metal Buttons, and red Button-Holes and Lining to the Waistcoat. Whoever will secure him, or bring him home to his said Master, at No. 7, in New Paradise-Street, Rotherhith, shall have Two Guineas Reward; and if he comes home, he shall be kindly receiv’d.",South East England,1743-11-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Blanford,,Negro,,male,tall,smooth faced,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Waistcoat and Breeches, with white Metal Buttons, and red Button-Holes and Lining to the Waistcoat",no,no,William Oliver,-,"No. 7, in New Paradise-Street, Rotherhith",William Oliver,-,"No. 7, in New Paradise-Street, Rotherhith",,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,ibid. - 3rd December 1743.,
1743‑12‑20,r0731,Daily Advertiser,"TAKEN up as a Stray on Sunday last, a black Indian Boy (as he says) from Bengal, about Twelve or Thirteen Years of Age, and has on a brown Coat with a red Cape and Trimmings, with a red Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches; whoever has lost such a Boy, by paying the Charges may hear of him, at the Crown Ale-House in Cock-Alley by Stationers Hall.  Note, He says his Name is Lewis, and lived with Capt. Price.",South East England,1743-12-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lewis,12-13,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Cape and Trimmings, with a red Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Crown Ale-House in Cock-Alley by Stationers Hall,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1743‑12‑31,r0416,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS on Wednesday the 28th instant, a Negro Boy, about seven Years of Age, and says his Name is Dover, was brought into the Cross Keys Alehouse in Watling-Street, London, and has not yet been claimed by the Owner, nor advertised; if the Owner will come to the Cross Keys, he may have him again, paying the Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dover,7,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Cross Keys Alehouse in Watling-Street, London",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1744‑01‑04,r0733,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master in Bridgewater-Square, Barbican, on Monday the 26th of December last, an Indian Boy, born at Bengal, about twelve Years of Age, and had on when he went away, a black Velvet Cap, a brown Livery Frock with a scarlet Cape, a scarlet Waistcoat, black Doeskin Breeches, and speaks English well. Whoever brings him to Mr. John Hoskar, Butcher, in Barbican, shall have Five Shillings Reward, and reasonable Expences.",South East England,1743-12-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,12,India,South Asia,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Velvet Cap, a brown Livery Frock with a scarlet Cape, a scarlet Waistcoat, black Doeskin Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Hoskar,Butcher,Barbican,,South East England,"Bridgewater-Square, Barbican",-,-,-,,5,,reasonable Expences,"Five Shillings Reward, and reasonable Expences",,-,
1744‑01‑05,r0397,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master at Bristol, on the 19th of December last, a Sailor Negro Man, named Joe, about five Feet seven Inches high, has had a Cut on one of his Hands, so that his Fingers are contracted, talks very good English, and wore a flower’d Fustian Coat, and black Wig; he went away in Company with another Negro, and is suppos’d to be come towards London to ship himself for Carolina, or on board some Man of War. Whoever will give Notice of them, at the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House, near the Royal Exchange, London, so as their Masters may have them again, shall have a Guinea Reward for each, and all reasonable Charges. The Negro named Joe came home lately in the Lion Man of War from Jamaica.",South East England,1743-12-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe,,Negro,,male,67,"has had a Cut on one of his Hands, so that his Fingers are contracted",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,sailor,"a flower’d Fustian Coat, and black Wig",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House, near the Royal Exchange, London",,South West England,Bristol,South East England,is suppos’d to be come towards London,"yes, unamed",1,1,,all reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward for each, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1744‑01‑05,r0398,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master at Bristol, on the 19th of December last, a Sailor Negro Man, named Joe, about five Feet seven Inches high, has had a Cut on one of his Hands, so that his Fingers are contracted, talks very good English, and wore a flower’d Fustian Coat, and black Wig; he went away in Company with another Negro, and is suppos’d to be come towards London to ship himself for Carolina, or on board some Man of War. Whoever will give Notice of them, at the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House, near the Royal Exchange, London, so as their Masters may have them again, shall have a Guinea Reward for each, and all reasonable Charges. The Negro named Joe came home lately in the Lion Man of War from Jamaica.",South East England,1743-12-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House, near the Royal Exchange, London",,South West England,Bristol,South East England,is suppos’d to be come towards London,Joe,1,1,,all reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward for each, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1744‑01‑12,r0055,Caledonian Mercury,"There is now in the Prison at Glasgow a MULATTO or INDIAN BOY, who calls himself Essex Peter, and who has Indented for a certain Term of Years as a Servant to Jamaica: Any Persons who have Pretensions to hinder the said Boy, are desired to apply to James Denniston Merchant in Glasgow; otherwise he will be accordingly transported the Beginning of February next.",Central belt Scotland,,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Essex Peter,,Mulatto East Indies,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,James Denniston,Merchant,Glasgow,,-,-,West Indies,Jamaica,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1744‑01‑25,r0405,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Friday last, from his Master, Capt. Belcher, a Negro Boy named Quaco, about fifteen Years of Age, five Feet four Inches high, has lost three Toes on one Foot, flat-nosed, and he had on when he went away a Plad Waistcoat, blue Jacket, blue breeches trimm’d with red, and broad Metal Buttons. Whoever will bring [him to] the Portugal Coffee-House in Swithin’s Alley, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1744-01-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quaco,15,Negro,,male,64,"has lost three Toes on one Foot, flat-nosed",-,"has lost three Toes on one Foot,",-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Plad Waistcoat, blue Jacket, blue breeches trimm’d with red, and broad Metal Buttons",no,no,Capt. Belcher,-,-,-,-,the Portugal Coffee-House in Swithin’s Alley,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1744‑02‑13,r0218,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Fearon, and from his Master, John Sutcliffe, a Negro Man named Adam; he had on when he went away, a blue Pea-Jacket, check’d Shirt, Trowsers, a Cap, and Hat, and stutters in his Speech. Whoever apprehends him, and gives Notice of him to Capt. John Sutcliffe, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, shall have Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Adam,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Pea-Jacket, check’d Shirt, Trowsers, a Cap, and Hat",no,no,Capt. John Sutcliffe,-,-,Capt. John Sutcliffe,-,the Jamaica Coffee-House,yes,South East England,the Ship Fearon,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1744‑02‑23,r0219,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master Daniel, Monro, Esq; a Negro Man named Cyrus, about twenty-five Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches high, and had on when he went away a brown Livery with Brass Buttons. Whoever brings him to his said Master, at his Lodgings at the Black Lyon in the Hay-Market; or to Mr. David Barclay jun. Merchant, in Cateaton-Street, within ten Days from this Publication, shall have Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cyrus,25,Negro,,male,68,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown Livery with Brass Buttons,no,no,"Daniel Monro, Esq",-,Lodgings at the Black Lyon in the Hay-Market,"Daniel Monro, Esq; Mr. David Barclay jun",- ; merchant,Lodgings at the Black Lyon in the Hay-Market; Cateaton-Street,,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"London Evening Post - 23rd February 1744, where the contact is changed from 'Mr. David Barclay jun.' to 'Mr. David Barclay sen.'.
 
Daily Advertiser - 11th April 1744.",
1744‑02‑27,r0220,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, named Stanhope, with an old dark Colour Coat with white Metal Buttons, and a Woollen Cap, speaks bad English, run away from the King’s Head in the Old Jewry, onthe 24th instant: Whoever brings the said Negro to the King’s Head as above, or to Mr. William Wood, at the Falcon Foundry, on the Bank-side, shall have a Guinea Reward.  Note, He was seen near the Bridge Yard on Saturday Morning last.",South East England,1744-02-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Stanhope,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old dark Colour Coat with white Metal Buttons, and a Woollen Cap",no,no,-,-,-,- ; Mr. William Wood,- ; -,"the King’s Head in the Old Jewry; the Falcon Foundry, on the Bank-side",,South East England,the King’s Head in the Old Jewry,-,seen near the Bridge Yard,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1744‑03‑03,r0221,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Romney, Capt. Dewar, on Monday last, a Negro indentur’d Servant, named George, about eighteen Years old, five Feet eight Inches in height, of a slender Make, and had on a blue Jacket and a Sailor’s Habit, and blows the French Horn. Whoever secures him, and gives Notice to Capt. Dewar, or to Mr. Pitt's, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, shall receive Two Guineas Reward; or whoever entertains him will be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1744-02-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George,18,Negro,,male,68,slender Make,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,plays the French horn,,a blue Jacket and a Sailor’s Habit,no,yes,-,-,-,Capt. Dewar; Mr. Pitt,- ; -,the Ship Romney; the Jamaica Coffee-House,yes,South East England,the Ship Romney,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1744‑03‑03,r0779,Bristol Oracle and Country Intelligencer,"                                  March the 1st, 1743-4WHEREAS a Negro Boy, known by the Name of Thomas Shampaine, who lately lived with Mr. Samuel Pye, Surgeon, in Bristol, has this Day elop’d. This is therefore to give Notice, that whoever brings the said Negro Boy to Mr. Alexander Morgan, Surgeon, in Bristol, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Charges paid; and, that if any Person presumes to detain the said Negro, he will be prosecuted, he being the property of Col. Tho. Watkins of Antigua.",South West England,1744-03-01,Bristol Library (Bristol),Thomas Shampaine,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Col. Tho. Watkins,-,-,Mr. Alexander Morgan,Surgeon,Bristol,,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,,,,"handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Charges paid","handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Charges paid",,-,
1744‑03‑14,r0211,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the Sloop Charming Molly, John Hodson, Master, on Sunday the 5th of June last, a Negro Man, named Jack, belonging to Nathaniel Butterfield, Owner of the said Sloop. He is about five Feet ten or eleven Inches high, twenty seven Years of Age, has small Legs, large Feet, long Fingers, is a Native of Bermudas, speaks good English, and has had the Small-Pox, but not much pitted with them; he had on when he went away, a Leather Cap, a speckled Shirt, a blue Jacket, and a Pair of Trowsers. Whoever brings the said Negro Man, or secures him, and sends Word to Mr. Alexander Allen, Ropemaker, in the Back Lane, near Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell, or to Mr. Chapman, Master of the Marine Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane, shall have Ten Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1743-06-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,27,Negro,West Indies,male,70-71,"small Legs, large Feet, long Fingers; he has had the Small-Pox, but not much pitted with them",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Leather Cap, a speckled Shirt, a blue Jacket, and a Pair of Trowsers",no,no,Nathaniel Butterfield,"owner of the Sloop, the Charming Molly",-,Mr. Alexander Allen; Mr. Chapman,ropemaker; Master of the Marine Coffee-House,"Back Lane, near Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell; Birchin-Lane",yes,South East England,on board the sloop Charming Molly,-,-,-,10,10,,all reasonable Charges,"Ten Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 22nd March 1744,yes
1744‑04‑16,r0734,General Advertiser (1744),"RUN away from his Master Lieut. William Muire, on Friday the 13th Instant,  A BLACK, who formerly went by the Name of Page, but is now called Edward Webb; he is about Twenty-seven Years of Age, about five Feet five Inches high; he had on when he went away, a Blue Livery, with Red Holes and Yellow Buttons; he is a Papa Slave with Cuts on the Side of his Face, which is the Mark of his Country.  Whoever will bring him to Mr. Hutcheson Muire’s, Cabinet-maker’s in St. James’s street, or give Notice where he is, so as that he may be apprehended, shall receive the Sum of Two Guineas, and reasonable Charges; or if he will return of himself, he shall be forgiven.",South East England,1744-04-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Edward Webb (Page),27,Negro,Africa,male,65,Cuts on the Side of his Face,-,-,Cuts on the Side of his Face,"Cuts on the Side of his Face, which is the Mark of his Country",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Livery, with Red Holes and Yellow Buttons",no,no,Lieut. William Muire,-,-,Mr. Hutcheson Muire,Cabinet-maker,St. James’s street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1744‑04‑25,r0222,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Saturday, the 21st instant, from his Master’s Service, a Negro Man, who was called Scipio Africanus, but now calls himself William Withers, about twenty-four Years of Age, five Feet eight or ten Inches high, had on when he went away a brown Frock lin’d with blue, and white Metal Buttons, a blue Waistcoat with the same sort of Buttons, blue Shag or Buckskin Breeches, a black Wig, and a cropt Hat; and is suspected to have taken with him a French Horn, the Maker’s Name Bennet, with a Silver Mouth-Piece, engrav’d thereon, William Cleaver. Whoever harbours him shall be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law; or whoever will give Notice where the said Negro is to be heard of, or will secure him, shall receive Two Guineas Reward of Mr. William Cleaver, junior, Wine-Merchant, on St. Dunstan’s Hill, Tower-Street, or of Mr. William Smith, Wine-Cooper, in Cross-Lane, St. Mary Hill",South East England,1744-04-21,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio Africanus (William Withers),24,Negro,,male,68-70,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Frock lin’d with blue, and white Metal Buttons, a blue Waistcoat with the same sort of Buttons, blue Shag or Buckskin Breeches, a black Wig, and a cropt Hat","theft: is suspected to have taken with him a French Horn, the Maker’s Name Bennet, with a Silver Mouth-Piece, engrav’d thereon, William Cleaver",yes,"Mr. William Cleaver, junior",merchant,,"Mr. William Cleaver, junior; Mr. William Smith",Wine-Merchant; Wine-Cooper,"St. Dunstan’s Hill, Tower-Street; Cross-Lane, St. Mary Hill",,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 26th, 27th, 28th April 1744.",
1744‑05‑17,r0223,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away last Night from the Ship Planter’s Friendship, lying at Wapping Old-Stairs, Henry Lawes, Master, two Negro Men Slaves, viz. the one nam’d Joe, well shap’d and slender, of a pleasant Countenance, and has been shot thro’ the Thigh with a Musket-Ball; the other nam’d Chaptank, of a middling Stature, brownish Colour, and a sower dull Aspect; they speak but very bad English; had with them a Pea J[a]cket and a brown Waistcoat, check’d Linnen Ozenburgh Shirts, and Ozenburgh and white Bays or Cotton Trowsers, white Bays Waistcoats and Leather Caps, and each of them an old Wig. Whoever secures the said Negroes, or gives Notice of them, so that they may be recovered by the said Henry Lawes, or Mr. Anthony Bacon, at Mrs. Matthews’s, Gun-[s]mith, opposite the King’s Brewhouse in St. Katherine’s, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1744-05-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe,,Negro,,male,,"well shap’d and slender, of a pleasant Countenance",-,shot thro’ the Thigh with a Musket-Ball,-,-,-,-,speak[s] but very bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Pea J[a]cket and a brown Waistcoat, check’d Linnen Ozenburgh Shirts, and Ozenburgh and white Bays or Cotton Trowsers, white Bays Waistcoats and Leather Caps, and an old Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Henry Lawes; Mr. Anthony Bacon,- ; -,"- ; Mrs. Matthews’s, Gun-[s]mith, opposite the King’s Brewhouse in St. Katherine’s",yes,South East England,"the Ship Planter’s Friendship, lying at Wapping Old-Stairs",-,-,Chaptank,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1744‑05‑17,r0224,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away last Night from the Ship Planter’s Friendship, lying at Wapping Old-Stairs, Henry Lawes, Master, two Negro Men Slaves, viz. the one nam’d Joe, well shap’d and slender, of a pleasant Countenance, and has been shot thro’ the Thigh with a Musket-Ball; the other nam’d Chaptank, of a middling Stature, brownish Colour, and a sower dull Aspect; they speak but very bad English; had with them a Pea J[a]cket and a brown Waistcoat, check’d Linnen Ozenburgh Shirts, and Ozenburgh and white Bays or Cotton Trowsers, white Bays Waistcoats and Leather Caps, and each of them an old Wig. Whoever secures the said Negroes, or gives Notice of them, so that they may be recovered by the said Henry Lawes, or Mr. Anthony Bacon, at Mrs. Matthews’s, Gun-[s]mith, opposite the King’s Brewhouse in St. Katherine’s, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1744-05-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Chaptank,,Negro,,male,middling Stature,"brownish Colour, and a sower dull Aspect",-,-,-,-,-,a sower dull Aspect,speak[s] but very bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Pea J[a]cket and a brown Waistcoat, check’d Linnen Ozenburgh Shirts, and Ozenburgh and white Bays or Cotton Trowsers, white Bays Waistcoats and Leather Caps, and an old Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Henry Lawes; Mr. Anthony Bacon,- ; -,"- ; Mrs. Matthews’s, Gun-[s]mith, opposite the King’s Brewhouse in St. Katherine’s",yes,South East England,"the Ship Planter’s Friendship, lying at Wapping Old-Stairs",-,-,Joe,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1744‑05‑26,r0225,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Slave ran away on Saturday the 19th instant, from his Master Israel Alleyn, Captain of the Cape Fear Snow, now lying at the Key of Bristol, and has been seen at Bath and Reading, in his Way to London; this is to give Notice, that whoever shall entertain or harbour the said Negro, will be prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law; or whoever shall secure the said Negro, so as he may be recovered by his said Master, or Mr. Robert Fleming, in Charterhouse-Lane, shall receive a handsome Gratuity, and all reasonable Charges.  The said Negro is between forty and fifty Years of Age, pretty lusty, pitted with the Small-Pox, bandy-legg’d, limps a little in his Walk, talks English very imperfectly, answers to the Name of Hannibal, and had on a brown Sea Jacket.",South East England,1744-05-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hannibal,40-50,Negro,,male,,"pretty lusty, pitted with the Small-Pox, bandy-legg’d, limps a little in his Walk",smallpox,limps a little in his Walk,-,-,-,-,talks English very imperfectly,,-,-,-,-,,a brown Sea Jacket,no,yes,Israel Alleyn,Captain of the Cape Fear Snow,-,Israel Alleyn; Mr. Robert Fleming,Captain of the Cape Fear Snow; -,the Key of Bristol; Charterhouse-Lane,yes,South West England,"the Cape Fear Snow, now lying at the Key of Bristol",South East England,London,-,,,,"a handsome Gratuity, and all reasonable Charges","a handsome Gratuity, and all reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 28th May 1744.,
1744‑07‑30,r0226,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Black Boy, about sixteen Years old, left his Service in Golden-Square on Thursday Morning last; he had on when he went away a brown Frock, with a yellow Cape, a green Waistcoat, and a Hat; his Negro Name is Mercury, but christen’d Thomas Morgan; this is to warn all Persons from employing or entertaining him, for if they do, they shall be prosecuted according to Law, but if he will return, he shall be kindly receiv’d, and nothing ever mention’d of it.",South East England,1744-07-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mercury (Thomas Morgan),16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,"a brown Frock, with a yellow Cape, a green Waistcoat, and a Hat",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,,South East England,Golden-Square,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1744‑08‑09,r0227,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Wednesday the 1st instant, from on board the Bermuda Sloop Esther, William Hall, Commander, Philip, a Negro Slave: He is twenty-two Years of Age, about five Feet five Inches high, is well set, and has a round Visage; he has never had the Small-Pox. Whoever secures the said Negro, and delivers him to Mr. Alexander Allen, Ropemaker, in Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell, or to Mr. Chapman, at the Marine Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane, or to Mr. Barton, at the Falcon in Gravesend, shall have Ten Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges. ",South East England,1744-08-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Philip,22,Negro,,male,65,"well set, and has a round Visage",has never had the Small-Pox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,William Hall,Commander of Bermuda Sloop Esther,-,Mr. Alexander Allen; Mr. Chapman; Mr. Barton,Ropemaker; - ; -,"Sun-Tavern-Fields, Shadwell; the Marine Coffee-House in Birchin-Lane;  the Falcon in Gravesend",yes,South East England,on board the Bermuda Sloop Esther,-,-,-,10,10,,reasonable Charges,"Ten Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 10th, 11th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd August 1744.",
1744‑08‑13,r0228,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Monday Morning the 6th instant, from on board the Curtin Galley, Henry Verdon Commander, then lying at Limehouse-Hole, a Negro Slave, nam’d William, twenty-eight Years of Age, about five Feet six Inches high, is well set, has a full round Visage, scarr’d in his Face and other Places, two of his fore Teeth wanting in his upper Jaw, and the rest filed sharp. Whoever secures the said Negro, and delivers him to his said Master, Henry Verdon, at Mr. John Wilimore’s, a Hatter, near East-Lane, Rotherhith, or at the Jamaica Coffee-House, in St. Michael’s Alley in Cornhill; shall have Four Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1744-08-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William,28,Negro,Africa,male,66,"well set, has a full round Visage, scarr’d in his Face and other Places, two of his fore Teeth wanting in his upper Jaw, and the rest filed sharp",-,-,scarr’d in his Face and other Places,"scarr’d in his Face and other Places, two of his fore Teeth wanting in his upper Jaw, and the rest filed sharp",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Henry Verdon,Commander of the Curtin Galley,-,Henry Verdon; Mr. John Wilimore; -,Commander of the Curtin Galley; Hatter; -,"- ; near East-Lane, Rotherhith; Jamaica Coffee-House, in St. Michael’s Alley in Cornhill",yes,South East England,"from on board the Curtin Galley, then lying at Limehouse-Hole",-,-,-,4,4,,reasonable Charges,"Four Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1744‑10‑12,r0609,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master on Monday the 1st Instant, a black Lad, named Jack, about eighteen Years of Age, born at Bengal in the East-Indies, and speaks pretty good English; he is well made, about five Feet six Inches tall, has a remarkable good black Head of hair, which he generally wears tied behind, and has a smiling Countenance, especially when he speaks to any Body; he had on a dark grey Coat, black Waistcoat, dirty Leather Breeches, black Stockings, a Jockey-Cap, and his Collar tied with a black Ribbon. If he will return to his Master, in Rood-Lane, he will be kindly received; or if any one will bring him to the White Lion in Talbot-Court, Gracechurch-Street, [or] give an Account, either by Word or Writing, where he may be found, [so] that his Master may have him again, they shall be handsomely rewarded.",South East England,1744-10-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,18,Negro,South Asia,male,66,"well made, has a remarkable good black Head of hair, which he generally wears tied behind, and has a smiling Countenance, especially when he speaks to any Body",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark grey Coat, black Waistcoat, dirty Leather Breeches, black Stockings, a Jockey-Cap, and his Collar tied with a black Ribbon",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the White Lion in Talbot-Court, Gracechurch-Street",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1744‑10‑19,r0732,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, Mr. Jacob Ayres, on Tuesday Evening last, a Negro Boy, named Sussex, about sixteen Years of Age, about five Feet high, with a Scar on his left Cheek; he had on when he went away, a light-grey Coat, a striped Linnen Waistcoat, and a red Pair of Plush Breeches. Whoever will bring him to his said Master, living in Virginia-Street, shall have a Guinea Reward; and whoever entertains him shall be prosecuted according to Law.  Note, If the said Boy shall have enter’d on board any of his Majesty’s Ships, Merchant Ships, or Privateers, they are desir’d to stop his Wages.",South East England,1744-10-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sussex,16,Negro,,male,60,a Scar on his left Cheek,-,-,a Scar on his left Cheek,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light-grey Coat, a striped Linnen Waistcoat, and a red Pair of Plush Breeches",no,yes,Mr. Jacob Ayres,-,Virginia-Street,Mr. Jacob Ayres,-,Virginia-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1744‑11‑03,r0229,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Subscriber on the 1st instant, a Negro Fellow, nam’d Frank, born in Maryland, North America, of a tall Stature, about twenty-two Years old, speaks good English, had on when he went away a brown Frock faced with red, and Leather Breeches. Whoever gives Notice where he is, so as he may be apprehended, or brings him to the Subscriber, shall have a Guinea Reward; or if he will return to his said Master, he shall be kindly received; and all Persons are hereby forewarn’d of entertaining him, otherwise they will be prosecuted for the same.  Poor-Jury-Lane, near Aldgate,                Nov. 2, 1744.                   Alexander Black.",South East England,1744-11-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Frank,,Negro,North America,male,tall Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Frock faced with red, and Leather Breeches",no,yes,Alexander Black,-,"Poor-Jury-Lane, near Aldgate",Alexander Black,-,"Poor-Jury-Lane, near Aldgate",,South East England,"Poor-Jury-Lane, near Aldgate",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 6th, 8th November 1744.",
1744‑11‑29,r0230,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master on Friday the 23d instant, a Negro Fellow, about sixteen Years of Age, and five Feet high, called Scipio, otherwise John Harrison; he is black and slender, talks English badly, cannot pronounce the R at the End or St at the Beginning of a Word; wore when he went away his own Hair, shorter on his Temples than behind; had on a black Velvet Cap, a blue Coat with white Metal Buttons, and black Breeches, and is supposed to be gone on board a Privateer. Whoever brings him to Mr. Murray, in Dolphin-Court, Tower-Street, or informs him, so as he may be had again, shall have Two Guineas Reward; or whoever detains him after this, will be liable to a Prosecution, as he is a Bond-Servant, and was his present Master’s Property in the Plantations.",South East England,1744-11-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio (John Harrison),16,Negro,,male,60,"black and slender, his own Hair, shorter on his Temples than behind",-,-,-,-,-,-,"talks English badly, cannot pronounce the R at the End or St at the Beginning of a Word",,-,-,-,-,,"a black Velvet Cap, a blue Coat with white Metal Buttons, and black Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Murray,-,"Dolphin-Court, Tower-Street",,South East England,-,-,s supposed to be gone on board a Privateer,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1745‑01‑04,r0735,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away on Sunday Night last, from the Right Honourable the Earl of Home’s House in Berkeley-Square, a [black] Boy, about twelve Years of Age, with three Scars on each side his Face, and had on a brown Frock and red Waistcoat, and answers to the Name of Occoro. Whoever will give any Account of him, or will bring him to the said Earl of Home’s, shall be rewarded for their Trouble; and be it at the Peril for any one to keep him after this Advertisement.",South East England,1744-12-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Occoro,12,Negro,Africa,male,,three Scars on each side his Face,-,-,three Scars on each side his Face,three Scars on each side his Face,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown Frock and red Waistcoat,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,the Right Honourable the Earl of Home’s House in Berkeley-Square,,South East England,the Right Honourable the Earl of Home’s House in Berkeley-Square,-,-,-,,,,-,be rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1745‑04‑03,r0231,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master, Mr. Moses Mendez, at the Corner of Berry-Street, near the Portuguese Synagogue, a Negro Man, named Robin Pollgreen, with very remarkable thick Lips, and very high in the Hips, had on when he went away a brown Livery Coat lined with red, with Metal Buttons and red Button Holes, a white Duffil short Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, a plain Hat, and a dark Wig. Whoever brings him back to his said Master, shall have Five Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robin Pollgreen,,Negro,,male,,"very remarkable thick Lips, and very high in the Hips",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"brown Livery Coat lined with red, with Metal Buttons and red Button Holes, a white Duffil short Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, a plain Hat, and a dark Wig",no,no,Mr. Moses Mendez,-,-,Mr. Moses Mendez,-,-,,South East England,"the Corner of Berry-Street, near the Portuguese Synagogue",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1745‑09‑07,r0232,Daily Advertiser,"                             Bristol, Sept. 2, 1745.RUN away last Night, and suppos’d are gone for London, two young Negro Fellows; one named Waterford, eighteen Years old, stout and well-set, about five Feet six Inches high, has very large Lips, and speaks very thick; had on when he went away, an old brown Frock with Brass Buttons, a yellow Cloth Waistcoat, brown Shag Breeches, and a black Wig. The other named Julius Cæsar, about fifteen Years old, hardly five Feet high, a very thin slender Boy, smooth faced, and speaks very good English, having been several Years in Virginia; had on a brown Cloth Coat lined with red, and Metal Buttons, a red Waistcoat, brown or green Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey-Cap. Whoever will secure and bring the said Negroes to Mr. Samuel Pitt, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, London, or to Mr. John Thompson, in Queen’s Square, Bristol, shall have Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid them. ",South East England,1745-09-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Waterford,18,Negro,,male,66,"stout and well-set, has very large Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very thick,,-,-,-,-,,"an old brown Frock with Brass Buttons, a yellow Cloth Waistcoat, brown Shag Breeches, and a black Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Samuel Pitt; Mr. John Thompson,- ; -,"the Jamaica Coffee-House, London; Queen’s Square, Bristol",,South West England,Bristol,South East England,London,Julius Caesar,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 9th September 1745, p.3.",
1745‑09‑07,r0233,Daily Advertiser,"                             Bristol, Sept. 2, 1745.RUN away last Night, and suppos’d are gone for London, two young Negro Fellows; one named Waterford, eighteen Years old, stout and well-set, about five Feet six Inches high, has very large Lips, and speaks very thick; had on when he went away, an old brown Frock with Brass Buttons, a yellow Cloth Waistcoat, brown Shag Breeches, and a black Wig. The other named Julius Cæsar, about fifteen Years old, hardly five Feet high, a very thin slender Boy, smooth faced, and speaks very good English, having been several Years in Virginia; had on a brown Cloth Coat lined with red, and Metal Buttons, a red Waistcoat, brown or green Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey-Cap. Whoever will secure and bring the said Negroes to Mr. Samuel Pitt, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, London, or to Mr. John Thompson, in Queen’s Square, Bristol, shall have Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid them.",South East England,1745-09-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Julius Caesar,15,Negro,,male,60,"a very thin slender Boy, smooth faced",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Cloth Coat lined with red, and Metal Buttons, a red Waistcoat, brown or green Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey-Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Samuel Pitt; Mr. John Thompson,- ; -,"the Jamaica Coffee-House, London; Queen’s Square, Bristol",,South West England,Bristol,South East England,London,Waterford,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 9th September 1745, p.3.",
1745‑09‑18,r0234,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Earl of Bath’s House in Piccadilly, a black young Lad, about eighteen Years old, and goes by the Name of William Julius Cæsar; he had just cut off his Hair, and had on when he went away a dark-colour’d Cloth Frock with white Metal Buttons, a Worsted Night-Cap, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches; he is of a brownish-black Complexion, being an East-Indian, and stammers pretty much in his Speech. Whoever apprehends and secures him, and sends Notice to the Earl of Bath’s, so as he may be had again, shall have all reasonable Charges allow’d, and be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble; but if any Person keeps or entertains him after the Publication hereof, they will be prosecuted for the same.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Julius Caesar,18,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"just cut off his Hair, a brownish-black Complexion",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-colour’d Cloth Frock with white Metal Buttons, a Worsted Night-Cap, and a Pair of Buckskin Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,Earl of Bath’s House in Piccadilly,,South East England,the Earl of Bath’s House in Piccadilly,-,-,-,,,,"all reasonable Charges allow’d, and be handsomely rewarded","all reasonable Charges allow’d, and be handsomely rewarded",,-,
1745‑10‑31,r0581,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away, a Negro Man, nam'd Hector, about five Feet four Inches high, twenty-two Years of Age, and not of the blackest Complexion, had on when he went away a grey Coat, Buckskin Breeches, and a black Wig. Whoever secures him, and gives Notice to Mr. John Smith, Sadler, in Lombard-Street, shall have Two Guineas Reward; and be it to their Peril who detains him. ",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Hector,22,Negro,,male,64,not of the blackest Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Coat, Buckskin Breeches, and a black Wig",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. John Smith,Sadler,Lombard-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 1st November 1745, p.3.
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1745‑11‑13,r0582,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Woman Slave did absent herself from her Master on Sunday last; whoever entertains the said Negro shall be prosecuted according to Law; and whoever will apprehend her, and give Notice to Mr. Keey’s, in St. Martin’s Lane, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.  Note, The above Slave is of low Stature, about twenty Years of Age, and speaks but indifferent English.",South East England,1745-11-10,British Library: Microfilm (London),,20,Negro,,female,low Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks but indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Keey,-,St. Martin’s Lane,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1746‑01‑08,r0583,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away about 3 months ago, having robb'd his Master, a Negro Man, who went by the Name of Hector, about five Feet five Inches high, and twenty-two Years of Age, he has four or five Marks on his Temples where he had been cupp’d, and some yellow Spots on his Forehead, and is not of the blackest Complexion; he was suppos’d to be seen some time ago in a blue Livery behind a Gentleman’s Chariot, and lately in a Sailor’s Dress at Wapping; he had on when he went away, Buckskin Breeches and a black Wig. Whoever gives Notice of him, so that he may be secur’d, to Mr. Smith, Sadler, in Lombard-Street, shall have Four Guineas Reward.",South East England,1746-10,British Library: Microfilm (London),Hector,22,Negro,,male,65,"has four or five Marks on his Temples where he had been cupp’d, and some yellow Spots on his Forehead, and is not of the blackest Complexion",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"was suppos’d to be seen some time ago in a blue Livery behind a Gentleman’s Chariot, and lately in a Sailor’s Dress at Wapping; he had on when he went away, Buckskin Breeches and a black Wig",theft: robb'd his Master,no,-,-,-,Mr. Smith,Sadler,Lombard-Street,,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,Four Guineas Reward,yes,"ibid. - 9th January 1746, p.2.",yes
1746‑01‑08,r0584,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a little black Boy, about twelve Years of Age, of a Mulatta Colour, and had on a blue Coat with red Cuffs, a red Waistcoat and breeches, and a speckled Shirt, was miss’d last Thursday, about Four or Five o’Clock in the Afternoon; he goes by the Name of Robin, and talks good English: Whoever brings him to No. 4, in Bennet-Street, shall have a Crown Reward. ‘Tis desir’d that no Body will entertain him.",South East England,1746-01-02,British Library: Microfilm (London),Robin,12,Negro,,male,little,a Mulatta Colour,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat with red Cuffs, a red Waistcoat and breeches, and a speckled Shirt",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"No. 4, in Bennet-Street",,-,-,-,-,-,,5,,-,a Crown Reward,,-,
1746‑01‑09,r0003,Glasgow Journal,"That on Friday last, a NEGROE BOY about fifteen Years of Age, deserted the Service of William Crawford, Junior, Merchant in Glasgow, and is supposed to have gone towards Stirling. He spoke very bad English, had on a Brown Freeze Coat, and Blue Waist Coat, and is much Innknee'd. Whoever will bring back the said Boy to his Master, or give such Information of him, as that he may be apprehended, shall have a sufficient Reward.",Central belt Scotland,1746-01-03,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),,15,Negro,,male,,much Innknee'd,-,-,-,-,-,-,very bad English,,-,-,-,-,,Brown Freeze Coat and Blue Waist Coat,no,no,"William Crawford, Junior",Merchant,Glasgow,"William Crawford, Junior",Merchant,Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,Central belt Scotland,supposed to have gone towards Stirling,-,,,,a sufficient Reward,a sufficient Reward,yes,"Edinburgh Evening Courant - 10th January 1746, p.4. [Negro rather than Negroe; Crawfurd rather than Crawford; speaks rather than spoke; inkneed rather than Innknee'd]
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1746‑02‑04,r0585,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away the 30th of January last, from Mr. James Barrett, a Jet-Black Boy, fourteen Years of Age, has a round Visage, is about five Feet high, and had on a striped Woollen Cap, a check’d Shirt, a blue and white check’d Handkerchief about his Neck, a blue and white striped Flannel Waistcoat, with a blue Pea-Jacket, or a white Coat, cuffed-up with blue, or a blue Coat cuffed-up with green Plush, with Brass Buttons on both Coats, and a black Velvet Cap, and goes by the Name of Christmas, or John Foster. Whoever will bring him to his said Master, Mr. James Barrett, at the old Six Bells in Upper Shadwell, shall have a Guinea Reward; and whoever entertains him after this Publication shall be punish’d as the Law directs.",South East England,1746-01-30,British Library: Microfilm (London),Christmas (John Foster),14,Negro,,male,60,"Jet-Black, a round Visage",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a striped Woollen Cap, a check’d Shirt, a blue and white check’d Handkerchief about his Neck, a blue and white striped Flannel Waistcoat, with a blue Pea-Jacket, or a white Coat, cuffed-up with blue, or a blue Coat cuffed-up with green Plush, with Brass Buttons on both Coats, and a black Velvet Cap",no,yes,Mr. James Barrett,-,-,Mr. James Barrett,-,the old Six Bells in Upper Shadwell,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1746‑02‑20,r0586,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS on Saturday last, a black Boy Servant and Apprentice to John Duning, of Gould-Square, Crutched-Fryars, named John Quash, elop'd from his said Master about Nine o'Clock in the Morning: Whoever shall secure the said Servant, and bring him to his Master in Gould-Square, Crutched-Fryars, shall have a Guinea Reward, and no Questions ask'd; and whoever shall detain the said Servant or Apprentice, shall be proceeded against as the Law directs but if he returns, he shall be kindly receiv'd.  He is about seventeen Years of Age, and had on when he went away a new, Worsted Cap, a blue Cloth Coat with a black Cape and Buttons, a blue Cloth Waistcoat, grey Colour Stockings, and a Bag under his Arm.",South East England,1746-02-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Quash,17,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a new, Worsted Cap, a blue Cloth Coat with a black Cape and Buttons, a blue Cloth Waistcoat, grey Colour Stockings, and a Bag under his Arm",no,yes,John Duning,-,"Gould-Square, Crutched-Fryars",John Duning,-,"Gould-Square, Crutched-Fryars",,South East England,"Gould-Square, Crutched-Fryars",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1746‑03‑06,r0399,General Advertiser (1744),"                           Bristol, Feb. 26, 1745-6.RUN away from David Barran, Maltster, in Redcliffe-street, a young Negro Fellow, about 19 Years of Age, named James Pittman, otherways Salisbury, well set, speaks good English, has Signs of the Small-Pox, some Scars in his Cheeks, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, had on when he Eloped a Grey Woollen Wastecoat, a Hair Calf ditto, a Leather Pair of Breeches, a Leather Cap, and his own Hair.  Whoever will secure the above Person, so that his Master may come at him, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid them by                                                               David Barran. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Pittman (Salisbury),19,Negro,Africa,male,66,"well set, has Signs of the Small-Pox, some Scars in his Cheeks",smallpox,-,some Scars in his Cheeks,some Scars in his Cheeks,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Grey Woollen Wastecoat, a Hair Calf ditto, a Leather Pair of Breeches, a Leather Cap, and his own Hair",no,no,David Barran,Maltster,"Redcliffe-street, Bristol",David Barran,Maltster,"Redcliffe-street, Bristol",,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"Ibid. - 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th March 1746.",
1746‑03‑24,r0587,Daily Advertiser,"Bristol, March 20, 1745ELOP’D from his Master, Mr. William Daniel, of Clifton, near Bristol Yesterday, a Negro Boy, named Fortune (but pretends to be christened, and calls himself Thomas Clark). When he went away his Head was close shav’d, and had on a black Wig, a light Canvas Jockey Frock and Leather-Breeches, but carried away with him two red Waistcoats and four Coats, viz, a green Plush Frock, a brown superfine Cloth Coat lined with a Straw-Colour Alapene, a white Knap Surtout, and a Drab Cloth-Colour Great Coat faced with green and white Metal Buttons. He is a well-made comely Fellow, of about twenty-one Years of Age, about five Feet six or seven Inches high, blows the French Horn, talks somewhat thick, and has the Mark of the Small Pox on the right Side of his right Eye. Whoever will secure the said Negro, and give Notice thereof to Mr. James Peters, of Clement’s Inn, or Mr. Samuel Pitt, of the Jamaica Coffee-House, London, or to Robert Yescombe, Attorney at Law, in Bristol, so that his said Master may have him again, shall receive Two Guineas Reward; but if any Persons entertain or shelter him, they will be sued as the Law directs.",South East England,1746-03-19,British Library: Microfilm (London),Fortune (Thomas Clark),21,Negro,,male,66,"well-made, comely, his Head was close shav’d, talks somewhat thick, and has the Mark of the Small Pox on the right Side of his right Eye",smallpox,-,the Mark of the Small Pox on the right Side of his right Eye,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian [pretends to be christened],-,blows the French Horn,,"a black Wig, a light Canvas Jockey Frock and Leather-Breeches, but carried away with him two red Waistcoats and four Coats, viz, a green Plush Frock, a brown superfine Cloth Coat lined with a Straw-Colour Alapene, a white Knap Surtout, and a Drab Cloth-Colour Great Coat faced with green and white Metal Buttons","theft (possibly): carried away with him two red Waistcoats and four Coats, viz, a green Plush Frock, a brown superfine Cloth Coat lined with a Straw-Colour Alapene, a white Knap Surtout, and a Drab Cloth-Colour Great Coat faced with green and white Metal",yes,Mr. William Daniel,-,"Clifton, near Bristol",Mr. James Peters; Mr. Samuel Pitt; Robert Yescombe,- ; - ; Attorney at Law,"Clement’s Inn; the Jamaica Coffee-House, London; Bristol",,South West England,"Clifton, near Bristol",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1746‑03‑26,r0235,General Advertiser,"RUN away the 17th Instant from the Ship Great-Britain, James Cruikshanks, Commander, lately arrived from Jamaica.  TWO Negroe Men, one named Larry, the other named Morgan, both Creole Negroes of St. Christophers, and now the Property of Mr. James Calwell, Merchant, in Bristol.  Whoever brings them to the said Commander, or to Mr. Richard Ewerall at Bear-Key, shall receive One Guinea Reward for both, or Half a Guinea for each of them.  ∵ Larry is a thin tall Fellow, and speaks hoarse; Morgan the other, is a thick set Fellow, and walks lame; they had both Sea-Clothes on when they went away.",South East England,1746-03-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Larry,,Creole Negro,West Indies,male,tall,"thin, and speaks hoarse",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,Sea-Clothes,no,no,Mr. James Calwell,merchant,Bristol,James Cruikshanks; Mr. Richard Ewerall,Commander of the Ship Great-Britain;  -,- ; Bear-Key,yes,South East England,the Ship Great-Britain,-,-,Morgan,,10,6,One Guinea Reward for both,Half a Guinea or One Guinea Reward for both,,-,
1746‑03‑26,r0236,General Advertiser,"RUN away the 17th Instant from the Ship Great-Britain, James Cruikshanks, Commander, lately arrived from Jamaica.  TWO Negroe Men, one named Larry, the other named Morgan, both Creole Negroes of St. Christophers, and now the Property of Mr. James Calwell, Merchant, in Bristol.  Whoever brings them to the said Commander, or to Mr. Richard Ewerall at Bear-Key, shall receive One Guinea Reward for both, or Half a Guinea for each of them.  ∵ Larry is a thin tall Fellow, and speaks hoarse; Morgan the other, is a thick set Fellow, and walks lame; they had both Sea-Clothes on when they went away.",South East England,1746-03-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Morgan,,Creole Negro,West Indies,male,,"thick set, and walks lame",-,walks lame,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,Sea-Clothes,no,no,Mr. James Calwell,merchant,Bristol,James Cruikshanks; Mr. Richard Ewerall,commander of the Ship Great-Britain; -,- ; Bear-Key,yes,South East England,the Ship Great-Britain,-,-,Larry,,10,6,One Guinea Reward for both,Half a Guinea or One Guinea Reward for both,,-,
1746‑04‑04,r0534,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Great Britain, James Cruikshank, Commander, lately from Jamaica, two Negro Men, both Creoles of St. Christopher’s, one nam’d Larry, the other Morgan; had on when they went away Seamens Cloaths, but have been seen since with new Cloaths, and are suppos’d to be on board some Ship going to the West Indies. Larry is a Man about 25 Years of Age, pretty tall, and speaks hoarse. Morgan is about 30, walks a little lame, and is not quite so tall. Whoever brings them to the said Commander, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, or to Mr. Richard Ewerale, at Bear-Key, shall receive one Guinea Reward for both, or Half a Guinea for each of them, with reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Larry,25,Creole Negro,West Indies,male,pretty tall,speaks hoarse,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"Seamens Cloaths, but have been seen since with new Cloaths",no,no,-,-,-,James Cruikshank; Mr. Richard Ewerale,Commander of the Ship Great-Britain;  -,the Jamaica Coffee-House; Bear-Key,yes,South East England,the Ship Great Britain,West Indies,suppos’d to be on board some Ship going to the West Indies,Morgan,,10,6,"one Guinea Reward for both, with reasonable Charges","one Guinea Reward for both, or Half a Guinea for each of them, with reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1746‑04‑04,r0535,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Great Britain, James Cruikshank, Commander, lately from Jamaica, two Negro Men, both Creoles of St. Christopher’s, one nam’d Larry, the other Morgan; had on when they went away Seamens Cloaths, but have been seen since with new Cloaths, and are suppos’d to be on board some Ship going to the West Indies. Larry is a Man about 25 Years of Age, pretty tall, and speaks hoarse. Morgan is about 30, walks a little lame, and is not quite so tall. Whoever brings them to the said Commander, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, or to Mr. Richard Ewerale, at Bear-Key, shall receive one Guinea Reward for both, or Half a Guinea for each of them, with reasonable Charges.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Morgan,30,Creole Negro,West Indies,male,not quite so tall [as companion],walks a little lame,-,walks a little lame,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"Seamens Cloaths, but have been seen since with new Cloaths",no,yes,-,-,-,James Cruikshank; Mr. Richard Ewerale,Commander of the Ship Great-Britain;  -,the Jamaica Coffee-House; Bear-Key,yes,South East England,the Ship Great Britain,West Indies,suppos’d to be on board some Ship going to the West Indies,Larry,,10,6,"one Guinea Reward for both, with reasonable Charges","one Guinea Reward for both, or Half a Guinea for each of them, with reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1746‑04‑21,r0662,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS one Peter Paul, of short Stature, an East-Indian Negro, or Lascar, elop’d from his Servitude on the 18th instant, having his own long black Hair, somewhat curling, a green Coat with Brass Buttons, a striped Plad Waistcoat, a red knit Waistcoat, blue Breeches, a check’d Shirt, very much disfigur’d with the Small-Pox, whereby one of his Eyes is almost lost; whoever will apprehend or bring him to Mr. Child, at Sam’s Coffee-House by the Custom-House, or to Simon Onely, of Tower-Street, London, shall be reasonably rewarded for their Trouble and Expences; and whoever harbours, employs, or conceals him, will be forthwith prosecuted as the Law directs in such Cases; therefore all Commanders of Ships are desir’d not to take him abroad, or receive him.",South East England,1746-04-18,British Library: Microfilm (London),Peter Paul,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,short Stature,"his own long black Hair, somewhat curling, very much disfigur’d with the Small-Pox, whereby one of his Eyes is almost lost",Small-Pox,-,very much disfigur’d with the Small-Pox,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Coat with Brass Buttons, a striped Plad Waistcoat, a red knit Waistcoat, blue Breeches, a check’d Shirt",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Child; Simon Onely,- ; -,"Sam’s Coffee-House by the Custom-House; Tower-Street, London",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,reasonably rewarded for their Trouble and Expences,reasonably rewarded for their Trouble and Expences,,-,
1746‑07‑05,r0588,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away Yesterday Morning, from his Master, a thick-set Negro Boy, lame of both Legs, and goes by the Name of Pompey: Whoever can secure him, and will deliver him at the Bar of Will’s Coffee-House, Scotland-Yard, shall receive half a Guinea Reward for their Trouble.",South East England,1746-07-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Pompey,,Negro,,male,,"thick-set, lame of both Legs",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Bar of Will’s Coffee-House, Scotland-Yard",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1746‑07‑22,r0400,General Advertiser (1744),"RUN away the 17th Instant, from on Board the DORSET,  A NEGROE SLAVE, named Jack Thomas, a Tall Straight-limb’d Fellow, about five Feet and an half high, having on, when he went away, a Worsted Cap, no Hat, a Pair of White Honey-Comb Breeches, and check’d Shirt, Shoes and a Pair of light-coloured Worsted Stockings, and a whitish Jacket.   Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to John Twynihoe, Commander of the said Ship, at Mr. Fox’s, in the Narrow Street, near Ratcliffe-Cross, shall have One Guinea Reward.",South East England,1746-07-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack Thomas,,Negro,,male,66,a Tall Straight-limb’d Fellow,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Worsted Cap, no Hat, a Pair of White Honey-Comb Breeches, and check’d Shirt, Shoes and a Pair of light-coloured Worsted Stockings, and a whitish Jacket",no,no,-,-,-,John Twynihoe,Commander of the Dorset,"Mr. Fox’s, in the Narrow Street, near Ratcliffe-Cross",yes,South East England,from on Board the DORSET,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1746‑07‑26,r0589,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away the 5th instant, from his Master Mr. Daniel Simpson, Dyer, in Booth-Street, Spittlefields, a Negro Fellow, about the Age of sixteen or seventeen Years, five Feet six Inches high, full-faced and well-set, who speaks English pretty well, and went by the Name of Caesar, otherwise Samuel: He had on when he went away, a Fustian Frock, yellow Waistcoat, Buckskin Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey Cap, and took with him a blue Cloth Livery Coat, with white Metal Buttons, and lined with Scarlet Shalloon, a Scarlet Cloth Waistcoat, Breeches and Stockings, a Silver-lac’d Hat, together with several other Things of Value: All which before-mentioned Things shall discover where he is to his said Master, so that he be secured by him, shall receive a Guinea Reward from his said Master; and that whoever detains or harbours him, after this Notice, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1746-07-05,British Library: Microfilm (London),Caesar (Samuel),16-17,Negro,,male,66,full-faced and well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English pretty well,,-,-,-,-,,"Fustian Frock, yellow Waistcoat, Buckskin Breeches, and a black Velvet Jockey Cap, and took with him a blue Cloth Livery Coat, with white Metal Buttons, and lined with Scarlet Shalloon, a Scarlet Cloth Waistcoat, Breeches and Stockings, a Silver-lac’d Hat","theft: took with him a blue Cloth Livery Coat, with white Metal Buttons, and lined with Scarlet Shalloon, a Scarlet Cloth Waistcoat, Breeches and Stockings, a Silver-lac’d Hat, together with several other Things of Value",yes,Mr. Daniel Simpson,Dyer,"Booth-Street, Spittlefields",Mr. Daniel Simpson,Dyer,"Booth-Street, Spittlefields",,South East England,"Booth-Street, Spittlefields",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1746‑09‑13,r0590,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the Lancashire Witch Brigantine, Capt. Thompson, lying in Church-Hole at Rotherhith, an East-India Man-Servant; he was brought from India by the Ship Elizabeth, lately arriv’d. Whoever will apprehend and bring him on board the said Brigantine, shall receive a Guinea Reward; or whoever harbours or employs him, will be prosecuted.  Note, He is a middle-siz’d thin Man, his Name is Cambridge, and he speaks a little English.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Cambridge,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,middle-siz’d,thin,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks a little English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,the Lancashire Witch Brigantine,yes,South East England,"the Lancashire Witch Brigantine, lying in Church-Hole at Rotherhith",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1746‑10‑13,r0591,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a Negro Man of a middling Size, and is very black, has three Cuts on each Cheek, and a Wen at the Corner of his right or left Eye, the Marks of the Small Pox in his Face; he is well cloathed, sometimes in a red Coat, and other times in a green double-breasted Coat with Metal Buttons. Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, so that his Master may have him again, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and all necessary Expences, paid by Capt. Samuel Phillips, at Garraway’s Coffee-House, Exchange-Alley, or of Capt. James Perreman, on the Key at Bristol.  Note, The said Negro is an indentur’d Servant, and goes by the Name of George Lewis, speaks broken English, and was on board the Salamander Privateer when she took the Solbay Man of War.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),George Lewis,,Negro,Africa,male,middling Size,"very black, has three Cuts on each Cheek, and a Wen at the Corner of his right or left Eye, the Marks of the Small Pox in his Face",smallpox,-,"has three Cuts on each Cheek, the Marks of the Small Pox in his Face",has three Cuts on each Cheek,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"well cloathed, sometimes in a red Coat, and other times in a green double-breasted Coat with Metal Buttons",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Samuel Phillips; Capt. James Perreman,- ; -,"Garraway’s Coffee-House, Exchange-Alley; on the Key at Bristol",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all necessary Expences,"Two Guineas Reward, and all necessary Expences",,-,
1746‑10‑13,r0736,General Advertiser (1744),"WHEREAS a Negro Boy, about 18 Years old, went away from the Ship Concord, William Nichols, Commander, who goes by the Name of John Bruce, had on when he went away a Green Jacket, Leather Cap, Long Trowzers, short Wooley Hair, a Scar on his Breast, went from the said Ship the 7th of this Instant October, 1746.  Whosoever brings the said Boy, on board the said Ship at Fresh-Wharf, or to Mr. George Young, Execution-Dock, shall be paid by the said Mr. George Young, or Captain William Nichols, one Guinea Reward.                                                Witness my Hand,                                               WILIIAM NICHOLS.",South East England,1746-10-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Bruce,18,Negro,,male,,"short Wooley Hair, a Scar on his Breast",-,-,a Scar on his Breast,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Green Jacket, Leather Cap, Long Trowzers",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. George Young; Captain William Nichols,- ; Commander of the Ship Concord,"Execution-Dock; the Ship Concord, Fresh-Wharf",yes,South East England,the Ship Concord,-,-,-,1,1,,-,one Guinea Reward.,,-,
1746‑10‑29,r0592,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master last Wednesday Morning, an Indian Boy about eleven or twelve Years of Age, has a Scar on his Nose, and wore thick black Hair. He had on when he went away, a speckled Shirt, a brown rough Coat with white Buttons, a red Waistcoat, and a brown Pair of Breeches with red Button-Holes, and goes by the Name of Andrew. Whoever detains him, shall upon Discovery, be prosecuted, and whoever brings him to Baird’s-Coffee-House in Castle-Street, Leicester-Fields, shall be thankfully gratify’d for their Trouble.",South East England,1746-10-22,British Library: Microfilm (London),Andrew,11-12,India,,male,,"a Scar on his Nose, and wore thick black Hair",-,-,a Scar on his Nose,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a speckled Shirt, a brown rough Coat with white Buttons, a red Waistcoat, and a brown Pair of Breeches with red Button-Holes",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Baird’s-Coffee-House in Castle-Street, Leicester-Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,thankfully gratify’d for their Trouble,thankfully gratify’d for their Trouble,,-,
1746‑11‑03,r0651,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from the Blue Boar in Great Rider-street on Saturday last, John Heys, a Blackmoor, about eighteen Years of Age, about five Feet four Inches high, a very-well-set Man, his Head fresh shav’d, and had on when he went away, a green Waistcoat. Whoever gives notice where the said John Heys may be spoke with, at the Sign of the Blue Boar in Great Rider-Street, St. James's, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.",South East England,1746-11-01,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Heys,18,Negro,,male,64,"very-well-set, his Head fresh shav’d",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a green Waistcoat,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Sign of the Blue Boar in Great Rider-Street, St. James's",,South East England,the Blue Boar in Great Rider-street,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1746‑11‑04,r0593,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from her Mistress on Saturday Morning last, a Negro Wench, named Sarah, but is suppos’d to have been lately christen’d; she is about twenty Years of Age, short and thick, has one of her little Fingers bent inwards, and is mark’d on the Right Shoulder with the Letters IV, speaks pretty good English, and took away with her a white Linnen Gown, a blue and white Linnen Gown, and a brown Stuff Gown, of her own Apparel: Whoever will bring her to her Mistress, Mary Vernon, at Fisher’s Warehouse in Tavistock-Street, Covent-Garden, shall have Five Guineas Reward; or who yet will give Notice where she may be found, shall have  Guinea for their Trouble; and if she will voluntarily return to her Mistress, she shall be kindly receiv’d, and all her Faults forgiven; but whoever shall harbour or or entertain her after the Publication thereof, will be prosecuted to the Rigour of the Law.",South East England,1746-11-01,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sarah,20,Negro,,female,short,"thick, has one of her little Fingers bent inwards, and is mark’d on the Right Shoulder with the Letters IV",-,has one of her little Fingers bent inwards,-,-,is mark’d on the Right Shoulder with the Letters IV,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,Christian [is suppos’d to have been lately christen’d],-,-,,"a white Linnen Gown, a blue and white Linnen Gown, and a brown Stuff Gown, of her own Apparel",no,yes,Mary Vernon,-,-,Mary Vernon,-,"Fisher’s Warehouse in Tavistock-Street, Covent-Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,"who yet will give Notice where she may be found, shall have  Guinea for their Trouble","Five Guineas Reward; or who yet will give Notice where she may be found, shall have  Guinea for their Trouble",,-,
1746‑11‑10,r0594,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master last Saturday Morning, an Indian Boy, about eleven or twelve Years of Age, has a Scar on the Right Side of his Nose, and wore thick black Hair. He had on when he went away, a speckled Shirt, a brown rough Coat with white Buttons, a red Waistcoat, and a brown Pair of Breeches with red Button-Holes, and goes by the Name of Andrew. Whoever detains him, shall, upon Discovery, be prosecuted, and whoever brings him to Baird’s-Coffee-House in Castle-Street, Leicester-Fields, shall be thankfully satisfy’d for their Trouble.",South East England,1746-11-08,British Library: Microfilm (London),Andrew,11-12,India,,male,,"has a Scar on the Right Side of his Nose, and wore thick black Hair",-,-,a Scar on the Right Side of his Nose,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a speckled Shirt, a brown rough Coat with white Buttons, a red Waistcoat, and a brown Pair of Breeches with red Button-Holes",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Baird’s-Coffee-House in Castle-Street, Leicester-Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,thankfully satisfy’d for their Trouble,thankfully satisfy’d for their Trouble,,-,yes
1746‑11‑15,r0792,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"RUN away the 7th Instant, from Capt. Tho. Eaton, of the Prince William, a NEGRO MAN, named Mingo, of a good black Complexion, smooth Face; wears a black Wig; had on two short blue Waistcoats, and brown Breeches; about 5 Foot 5 Inches high, his Legs a little bent, his upper Teeth scagg’d and broken, has a Cut on his Right Wrist, which stands up in a Bunch. He speaks pretty good English; has been in and out of this City about eight Years. Whoever will deliver the said Black into the Possession of his Master, Captain Eaton aforesaid, shall have a Guinea Reward.  N.B. All Persons are hereby forbid entertaining the said Black at their Peril: And if he will return to his Duty, he will be kindly received, and have his Offences pardoned.",South West England,1746-11-07,See notes,Mingo,,Negro,,male,65,"a good black Complexion, smooth Face; his Legs a little bent, his upper Teeth scagg’d and broken, has a Cut on his Right Wrist, which stands up in a Bunch",-,-,"a Cut on his Right Wrist, which stands up in a Bunch",-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Wig; two short blue Waistcoats, and brown Breeches",no,yes,Capt. Tho. Eaton,of the Prince William,-,Capt. Tho. Eaton,-,of the Prince William,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1746‑11‑19,r0237,General Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, named London, has run away from his Master’s Ship William and Anne, now at Bell-Wharf, and has not been heard of since, who is a tall Man, about 27 Years old, with a Sailor’s Habit, wearing a Wig or a Cap.  Whoever will apprehend the said Negro Man, and bring him to me, at No. I. in New Hermitage-Street, shall receive Three Guineas Reward, and all other Charges they have been at in catching him.  Given under my Hand, this 18th of Nov. 1746.                                                   JOHN MAIN.  He has very Long Legs, and a great Bump on his Right Leg.",South East England,1746-11-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),London,27,Negro,,male,tall,"very Long Legs, and a great Bump on his Right Leg",-,a great Bump on his Right Leg,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Sailor’s Habit, wearing a Wig or a Cap",no,no,-,-,-,John Main,-,No. I. in New Hermitage-Street,yes,South East England,"Ship, William and Anne",-,-,-,3,3,,all other Charges,"Three Guineas Reward, and all other Charges",,-,
1746‑12‑02,r0536,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away on Sunday last, from his Master’s, at Sydenham in Kent, a Black Boy, about twenty Years of Age, five Feet six Inches high, slight and thin, and goes by the Name of Leeds, or John Walker; he had on when he went away, a blue grey Coat with a black Velvet Cape, black Cloath Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches; he carried away with him a full Livery Suit, a brown Cloth Coat full trimm’d with white Metal Buttons, a Scarlet Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, a Silver scallop’d laced Hat, and a black Wig.  Whoever sucures the said Boy, and brings him to Mr. Abraham Kirkpatrick, at Sydenham, or to Mrs. Croney’s, on Tower-Hill, shall receive a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges allow'd them; and whoever shall harbour or detain him, upon Discovery thereof, will be prosecuted.",South East England,1746-11-30,British Library: Microfilm (London),Leeds (John Walker),20,Negro,,male,66,slight and thin,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue grey Coat with a black Velvet Cape, black Cloath Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches; he carried away with him a full Livery Suit, a brown Cloth Coat full trimm’d with white Metal Buttons, a Scarlet Waistcoat with Brass Buttons, a Silver scallop’d laced Hat, and a black Wig",no,yes,-,-,Sydenham in Kent,Mr. Abraham Kirkpatrick; Mrs. Croney,- ; -,Sydenham; on Tower-Hill,,South East England,Sydenham in Kent,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. – 3rd, 4th December 1746.  
General Advertiser - 3rd December 1746, p.3.",
1746‑12‑09,r0004,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"                                Edinburgh, Dec. 8th, 1746.RUN away from the Royal Infirmary some Days ago, a NEGROE MAN, about 22 Years of Age, pretty tall, newly recovered of the Small-pox, marked on the Shoulder G. M. Whoever shall apprehend him, or give Information so as he shall be recovered, shall receive a Guinea of Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid, upon Application to the Publisher of this Paper. - NB. If he be found in any Person’s Custody after this publick Notification, and not delivered up, they will be prosecute according to the Law.",Central belt Scotland,1746-12,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,22,Negro,,male,pretty tall,,smallpox,-,-,-,G. M. marked on the shoulder,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Publisher of the Paper,Publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,Central belt Scotland,The Royal Infirmary,-,-,-,1,1,,all reasonable charges,"a Guinea of reward, and all reasonable charges paid",yes,"ibid. - 11th December 1746, p.4.",
1746‑12‑09,r0043,Caledonian Mercury,"                               Edinburgh, 8th December 1746.    Run away from the Royal Infirmary some Days ago,  A NEGRO MAN, about 22 Years of Age, pretty tall, newly recovered of the Small pox, marked on the Shoulder G.M. Whoever shall apprehend him, or give Information so as he may be got back, shall receive a Guinea of Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid, upon Application to the Publishers of this Paper.  N.B. If he be found in any Person’s Custody after this publick Notification, and not delivered up, they’ll be prosecute according to Law.",Central belt Scotland,,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),,22,Negro,,male,pretty tall,,smallpox (newly recovered),-,-,-,G. M. marked on the shoulder,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Publishers of the Paper,Publisher,Caledonian Mercury,,Central belt Scotland,the Royal Infirmary,-,-,-,1,1,,all reasonable Charges,"a Guinea of Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. - 11th December 1746.,yes
1747‑07‑04,r0737,General Advertiser (1744),"A Molatto Servant Man, about 30 Years of Age, by Name Richard Snow, absented himself from Nathaniel Haggatt, Esq; the 18th Day of last June, and took away with him a new Suit of Cloth Cloaths, several new Shirts, and sundry other Apparel, the Property of the said Haggat; he is about 5 Feet 10 Inches high, and speaks very good English.  This is to forewarn any Person from Employing or Entertaining the said Servant, under the Penalty of the Laws provided in such Cases; and whoever will apprehend the said Person, and bring him to N. Haggatt, at Mr. Edward Clarke’s and Parish’s, Merchants, in Crutchet-Fryars, shall have Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1747-06-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Richard Snow,30,Mulatto,,male,70,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a new Suit of Cloth Cloaths, several new Shirts, and sundry other Apparel","theft: took away with him a new Suit of Cloth Cloaths, several new Shirts, and sundry other Apparel",yes,"Nathaniel Haggatt, Esq",-,-,"Nathaniel Haggatt, Esq; Mr. Edward Clarke’s and Parish’s",- ; Merchants,- ; Crutchet-Fryars,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,,-,
1748‑01‑29,r0562,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Fellow, belonging to Thomas Sledge, Surgeon and Apothecary, in Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End, absented himself from his said Master on Tuesday the 26th instant; whoever will give Notice as above where the said Negro is, shall be handsomely rewarded; and any Person that harbours or employs him, shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.  He is about eighteen Years old, a tall well-made Fellow; and had on when he went away a blue Coat with a black Velvet Collar and black Buttons, a red Waistcoat and black Cloth Breeches, and wears a Wig; his name is Francis.",South East England,1748-01-26,British Library: Microfilm (London),Francis,18,Negro,,male,tall,well-made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat with a black Velvet Collar and black Buttons, a red Waistcoat and black Cloth Breeches, and wears a Wig",no,yes,Thomas Sledge,Surgeon and Apothecary,"Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End",Thomas Sledge,Surgeon and Apothecary,"Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End",,South East England,"Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End",-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1748‑02‑01,r0051,Glasgow Courant,"RUN away from Colonel McDowell of Castle-Sempill, upon the 30th of January, a Negro Man, named CATO, alias JOHN; he is middle-aged, pretty tall, ill Legs, with squat or broad Feet: Any Person who apprehends him, or gives any Information of him to Colonel McDowell, or to Mr. Alexander Houston Merchant in Glasgow, shall have a sufficient Reward paid him. ",Central belt Scotland,1748-01-30,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Cato (John),middle-aged,Negro,,male,pretty tall,"ill Legs, with squat or broad Feet",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Colonel McDowell,-,Castle-Sempill,Colonel McDowell; Mr. Alexander Houston,- ; merchant,Castle-Sempill; Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Castle-Sempill,-,-,-,,,,a sufficient Reward,a sufficient Reward,,-,
1748‑02‑02,r0039,Caledonian Mercury,"Gone from Castle-Semple, twelve Miles from Glasgow, on Saturday the 30th January,A NEGRO LAD, named CATO, the Property of Colonel McDowall of Castle-Semple. Whoever secures him, so as to be returned to Colonel McDowall the Owner, or sends notice of his being in Custody to Alexander Houston Merchant in Glasgow, or Andrew Wallace Writer to the Signet at Edinburgh, shall be sufficiently rewarded: And it is earnestly desired that no Person may entertain him, as he has left his Master’s Service without any just Cause.",Central belt Scotland,1748-01-30,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Cato,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Colonel McDowall,-,"Castle-Semple, twelve Miles from Glasgow",Colonel McDowall; Alexander Houston; Andrew Wallace,-; Merchant; Writer to the Signet,Castle-Semple; Glasgow; Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,"Castle-Semple, twelve Miles from Glasgow",-,-,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded,sufficiently rewarded,,-,
1748‑02‑06,r0563,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, named George Pompey, absented himself from Capt. Robert Cromartie, of Griffin-Street, Shadwell, on Tuesday last, the 2d instant, and it is believed took with him a Child’s Silver Spoon, mark’d WC: Whoever harbours or employs him, shall be prosecuted according to Law; or whoever brings him to his said Master, shall have Half a Guinea Reward.  Note, He is about twenty-five Years old, five Feet four Inches high, well made, has full Eyes, with much yellow in them, and a Cast in both of them, had on a blue Waistcoat, a red Great Coat, a red Worsted Cape, a Felt Hat, and Trousers.",South East England,1748-02-02,British Library: Microfilm (London),George Pompey,25,Negro,,male,64,"well made, has full Eyes, with much yellow in them, and a Cast in both of them",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Waistcoat, a red Great Coat, a red Worsted Cape, a Felt Hat, and Trousers","theft: a Child’s Silver Spoon, mark’d WC",yes,Capt. Robert Cromartie,-,"Griffin-Street, Shadwell",Capt. Robert Cromartie,-,"Griffin-Street, Shadwell",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1748‑02‑10,r0564,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Master last Wednesday, a black Negro Boy, about seventeen Years of Age, and had on when he went away, a dark-brown Surtout Coat, turn’d up with blue, a light-brown Waistcoat, with scarlet Button-Holes, black Plush Breeches, and a Cap, and goes by the Name of Ooronoko. Whoever secures him and gives Information thereof to Mr. Turner, at the Portugal Coffee-House near the Exchange, shall have Half a Guinea Reward; but whoever harbours or entertains him, shall be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law.",South East England,1748-02-07,British Library: Microfilm (London),Ooronoko,17,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-brown Surtout Coat, turn’d up with blue, a light-brown Waistcoat, with scarlet Button-Holes, black Plush Breeches, and a Cap",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Turner,-,the Portugal Coffee-House near the Exchange,,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1748‑02‑29,r0565,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away last Thursday Morning from Mr. Gifford's, in Brunswick-Row, Queen-Square, Great Ormond-Street, an indentur’d Negro Woman Servant, of a yellowish Cast, nam’d Christmas Bennett; she had on a dark-grey Poplin, lin’d with a grey water’d Silk, mark’d under each Ear with having an Issue, and a Seeton behind her Neck, and suppos’d to be conceal’d somewhere about Whitechapel. Whoever harbours her after this Publication shall be severely prosecuted; and a Reward of a Guinea will be given to any Person who will give Information of her, so that she may be had again.",South East England,1748-02-25,British Library: Microfilm (London),Christmas Bennett,,Negro,,female,,"a yellowish Cast, mark’d under each Ear with having an Issue, and a Seeton behind her Neck",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-grey Poplin, lin’d with a grey water’d Silk",no,no,Mr. Gifford,-,"Brunswick-Row, Queen-Square, Great Ormond-Street",-,-,-,,South East England,"Brunswick-Row, Queen-Square, Great Ormond-Street",South East England,suppos’d to be conceal’d somewhere about Whitechapel,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1748‑03‑07,r0566,Daily Advertiser,"ON Saturday Morning last ran away from Mr. Burford's, at Wapping-New-Stairs, a Negro Boy, about five Feet four Inches high, very slim, speaks thick, occasion’d by the Depression of his Nose, which is remarkably flat, goes by the Name of Governor, but is supposed will go by the Name of William Chantrell: This is to caution all Persons not to harbour him, as they will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity; and whoever will secure him, and bring him to his Master as above, shall receive Ten Shillings Reward for their Trouble.",South East England,1748-03-05,British Library: Microfilm (London),William Chantrell (Governor),,Negro,,male,64,"very slim, speaks thick, occasion’d by the Depression of his Nose, which is remarkably flat",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Mr Burford,-,Wapping-New-Stairs,Mr. Burford,-,Wapping-New-Stairs,,South East England,Wapping-New-Stairs,-,-,-,,10,,-,Ten Shillings,,-,
1748‑04‑08,r0739,General Advertiser (1744),"WHEREAS a Black-Boy, elop’d from Mr. JOSIAH ROSS, of Redcliffe-street, Bristol; on Monday the 28th of March last, this is to give Notice to all Gentlemen, &c. not to detain the Boy, he is about 12 or 13 Years of Age, a stocky round favour’d well-set Boy, and goes by the Name of Somerset.  Whoever shall help the said Mr. Ross to the Boy again, shall be rewarded and all Charges thankfully Re-paid, by directing a Letter to him at Bristol.",South East England,1748-03-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Somerset,12-13,Negro,,male,,a stocky round favour’d well-set Boy,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Josiah Ross,-,"Redcliffe-street, Bristol",Josiah Ross,-,"Redcliffe-street, Bristol",,South West England,"Redcliffe-street, Bristol",-,-,-,,,,be rewarded and all Charges thankfully Re-paid,be rewarded and all Charges thankfully Re-paid,,-,
1748‑06‑02,r0823,Caledonian Mercury,"CATO, a NEGROE LAD, belonging to Colonel William MacDowall of Castlesempill, run away from the House at CastleSempill on Monday last. Whoever secures him, and sends Notice to Andrew Wallace Writer to the Signet at Edinburgh, or to Alexander Houston Merchant in Glasgow, shall be sufficiently rewarded. Note. He calls himself sometimes John Crawfurd.",Central belt Scotland,1748-05-30,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Cato (John Crawfurd),,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Colonel William MacDowall,-,CastleSempill,Andrew Wallace; Alexander Houston,Writer to the Signet; Merchant,Edinburgh; Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,the House at CastleSempill,-,-,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded,sufficiently rewarded,,-,
1748‑06‑03,r0567,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master at Greenwich on Monday, a black Bengal Boy, about thirteen Years of Age, call’d Harry Greenwich. Whoever will secure him, and bring him to Mr. Pemble, Surgeon, at Greenwich, or to Mr. Robert Warham, Cook, the Corner of Leadenhall-Street, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward; or whoever harbours him will be prosecuted.   Note, He had on when he went away, a brown Cloth Frock with Brass Buttons, a green Cloth Waistcoat and Leather Breeches, with a blue strip’d Cotton Cap.",South East England,1748-05-30,British Library: Microfilm (London),Harry Greenwich,13,Negro,South Asia,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Cloth Frock with Brass Buttons, a green Cloth Waistcoat and Leather Breeches, with a blue strip’d Cotton Cap",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Pemble; Mr. Robert Warham,Surgeon; Cook,Greenwich; the Corner of Leadenhall-Street,,South East England,Greenwich,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1748‑06‑10,r0568,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS John Baptisto, a black Boy, about nineteen Years of Age, was sent upon Business from his Majesty’s Ship the Experiment to Sheerness, on the 29th of May last, and has not since return’d, this is to acquaint the said John Baptisto, that if he returns to his Master all Things shall be made easy; but if not, whoever employs or harbours him, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.   Note, Two Guineas Reward will be paid to any Person or Persons that shall bring the said John Baptisto to Mr. Darling, Goldsmith, in Fenchurch-Street.",South East England,1748-05-29,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Baptisto,19,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Darling,Goldsmith,Fenchurch-Street,yes,South East England,his Majesty’s Ship the Experiment,South East England,Sheerness,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 11th, 13th, 28th, 29th, 30th June; 1st, 2nd July, 1748, p.2. [but with change of age]",
1748‑06‑11,r0833,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS John Baptisto, a black Boy, eighteen Years of Age, was sent upon Business from his Majesty’s Ship the Experiment to Sheerness, on the 29th of May last, and has not since return’d, this is to acquaint the said John Baptisto, that if he returns to his Master all Things shall be made easy; but if not, whoever employs or harbours him, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.   Note, Two Guineas Reward will be paid to any Person or Persons that shall bring the said John Baptisto to Mr. Darling, Goldsmith, in Fenchurch-Street.",South East England,1748-05-29,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Baptisto,18,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Darling,Goldsmith,Fenchurch-Street,yes,South East England,his Majesty’s Ship the Experiment,South East England,Sheerness,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 13th, 28th, 29th, 30th June; 1st, 2nd July, 1748, p.2.",yes
1748‑06‑20,r0569,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Saturday last, from his Master, near Ratcliff-Cross, a Negroe Boy, about seventeen Years of Age, Jet black, with large Feet, small Legs, thick Lips, and had on when he went away a dirty Canvas Frock and Trowsers, with Brass Buttons, nothing on his Head; he had a strong Steel Collar under his Shirt about his Neck, with this Inscription upon it, viz. This Boy is an indentur’d Servant, belongs to Capt. --------- at Ratcliff-Cross. Be it at the Peril of any one to keep him. Whoever will bring or send him to the Ship Tavern at Ratcliff-Cross, shall be gratefully Rewarded for their Trouble, and all Charges paid.",South East England,1748-06-18,British Library: Microfilm (London),,17,Negro,,male,,"Jet black, with large Feet, small Legs, thick Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dirty Canvas Frock and Trowsers, with Brass Buttons, nothing on his Head; he had a strong Steel Collar under his Shirt about his Neck, with this Inscription upon it, viz. This Boy is an indentur’d Servant, belongs to Capt. --------- at Ratcliff-Cross",no,yes,-,-,Ratcliff-Cross,-,-,the Ship Tavern at Ratcliff-Cross,,South East England,Ratcliff-Cross,-,-,-,,,,"gratefully Rewarded for their Trouble, and all Charges paid","gratefully Rewarded for their Trouble, and all Charges paid",,-,
1748‑07‑02,r0570,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away in the Night between the 28th and 29th of June, a Negro Servant about five Feet five or six Inches high, a woolly Head, mark’d very much in the Forehead with his own Country Mark, speaks very bad English, answers to the Name of John Duman or Staginhoe; had on, when he went away, an old white Fustian Frock; was met on Wednesday Morning near Bell-Bar on the London Road. If any Person will give Notice to Giles Thornton Heysham, Esq; at Staginhoe, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire (whose Property the said Negro is) so that he may be had again, shall receive of the said Heysham Two Guineas.",South East England,1748-06-29,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Duman (Staginhoe),,Negro,,male,65-66,"a woolly Head, mark’d very much in the Forehead with his own Country Mark",-,-,mark’d very much in the Forehead with his own Country Mark,mark’d very much in the Forehead with his own Country Mark,-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,an old white Fustian Frock,no,no,"Giles Thornton Heysham, Esq",-,"Staginhoe, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire","Giles Thornton Heysham, Esq",-,"Staginhoe, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire",,South East England,"Staginhoe, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire",South East England,was met on Wednesday Morning near Bell-Bar on the London Road,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1748‑08‑09,r0238,General Advertiser,"RUN away from on Board the Friendly Thomas, on the 4th Instant,  A BLACK, Servant to Commodore George Walker, had on when he went away a Brown Camblet Waistcoat, a Worsted Cap, a Pair of Osenbrig Trowsers; he is a thick well-set Fellow, aged about 28 Years, speaks broken English.  Whoever shall bring the said Black on Board the Friendly Thomas, at Princess-stairs, or to Mr. Jorden Hilen Biggers, Linnen-Draper in Leadenhall-street, at the Artichoke, shall have One Guinea Reward.  Whoever shall entertain him after the Date of this, shall be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law.",South East England,1748-08-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,28,Negro,,male,,a thick well-set Fellow,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a Brown Camblet Waistcoat, a Worsted Cap, a Pair of Osenbrig Trowsers",no,yes,George Walker,Commander of the Friendly Thomas,-,George Walker; Mr. Jorden Hilen Biggers,Commander of the Friendly Thomas; Linnen-Draper,"Princess-stairs; eadenhall-street, at the Artichoke",yes,South East England,from on Board the Friendly Thomas,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1748‑10‑04,r0825,Daily Advertiser,"DESERTED from on board the Sloop, Nonpareil, Henry Dickinson, Master, lying at Horslydown-Chain a Mulatto Fellow, named Tom, Bermuda born, about five Feet ten Inches high, well made, about twenty-five Years of Age or thereabouts. Whoever will bring the said Mulatto on board the Sloop, or give any Intelligence, so that I may come at him, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid by                    Henry Dickinson.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Tom,25,Mulatto,West Indies,male,70,well made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Henry Dickinson,-,"the Sloop, Nonpariel, lying at Horslydown-Chain",yes,South East England,"the Sloop, Nonpariel, lying at Horslydown-Chain",-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1748‑11‑30,r0239,General Advertiser,"L     O     S     T,On Tuesday last at the Bank,  A Small Negro Boy lately come over from Jamaica, he answers to the Name of Taffy, had on a Brown Livery turned up with Red, a Black Velvet Jockey Cap, and speaks English well.  Whoever will be kind enough to send him to the Tilt-Yard Coffee-house, shall have Half a Guinea Reward, with a great many Thanks by the Keeper of the aforesaid House.",South East England,1748-11-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Taffy,,Negro,West Indies,male,small,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,,"a Brown Livery turned up with Red, a Black Velvet Jockey Cap",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Tilt-Yard Coffee-house,,South East England,the Bank,-,-,-,,10,6,a great many Thanks,half a Guinea,,-,
1748‑12‑29,r0571,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Fellow, who goes by the Name of Frank, belonging to Thomas Sledge, Surgeon and Apothecary in Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End, was sent a Message last Saturday, and he not since return'd home; any one that will give Intelligence as above where the said Negro is, shall be handsomely rewarded; and any Person that harbours him, shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.   Note. He is a tall, well-made Fellow, and had on when he went away a blue Coat, black Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches, wears a Wig: If he immediately returns, will be forgiven.",South East England,1748-12-24,British Library: Microfilm (London),Frank,,Negro,,male,tall,well-made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat, black Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches, wears a Wig",no,yes,Thomas Sledge,Surgeon and Apothecary,"Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End",Thomas Sledge,Surgeon and Apothecary,"Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End",,South East England,"Tottenham-Court-Road, near Great Russel-Street End",-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1749‑03‑27,r0595,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Thursday last, from onboard a Bermuda Sloop in the River Thames, called the [Bekey], Nathaniel Bascome, Commander, a Negro Slave, named Dick F[]ld, about six Feet high, stout and well set, a little pitted with the Small Pox, about forty Years of Age, and speaks good English. Whoever secures and delivers him to Mr. Alexander Allen, Ropemaker, in Sun-Tavern-Fields, shall have Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.  Note, Whoever harbours or entertains him will be prosecuted.",South East England,1749-03-23,British Library: Microfilm (London),Dick F[]ld,40,Negro,,male,72,"stout and well set, a little pitted with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Alexander Allen,Ropemaker,Sun-Tavern-Fields,yes,South East England,"a Bermuda Sloop in the River Thames, called the [Bekey]",-,-,-,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1749‑04‑13,r0740,Whitehall Evening Post or London Intelligencer,"LEFT his Master’s Service in February last, a Black, whose Name was Othello, but since he came to England with his Master, has been christened by the Name of Richard Hurly, in order, as he thinks, to be free of his said Master’s Service; This is therefore to warn any Person taking him into Service, or harbouring him, for that his said Master will take such Remedy as the Law directs, against any one who shall hire of harbour him.",South East England,1749-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Othello (Richard Hurly),,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1749‑04‑21,r0596,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Master, Capt. Thomas Allison, a Negro Man named Jack, about twenty-four Years of Age, and about five Feet seven Inches high, has lost one Eye, and has five small Scars underneath the other Eye, has lost the two first Joints of his right Hand Finger, and had on when he went away a Bearskin Coat, a Burdet Jacket, a Pair of scarlet Breeches, and a large Hat. Whoever shall take up the abovesaid Runaway, and bring him safely to his above-said Master at Mr. David Green’s, the King’s Head and Billiard-Table in Broad-Street, near Ratcliff-Cross, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, of                   Thomas Allison.
 ",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Jack,24,Negro,Africa,male,67,"has lost one Eye, and has five small Scars underneath the other Eye, has lost the two first Joints of his right Hand Finger",-,has lost one Eye,has five small Scars underneath the other Eye,has five small Scars underneath the other Eye,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Bearskin Coat, a Burdet Jacket, a Pair of scarlet Breeches, and a large Hat",no,no,Capt. Thomas Allison,-,-,Capt. Thomas Allison,-,"Mr. David Green’s, the King’s Head and Billiard-Table in Broad-Street, near Ratcliff-Cross",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1749‑05‑06,r0240,General Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negroe Man of about 24 Years of Age, who formerly belong’d to Captain Archibald Wager in the West-India Trade, and now to Captain Thomas Hart of the St. George, in the Lisbon Trade, hath absented himself since Saturday last from his said Master’s Service. Whoever will secure him and bring him to the Portugal Coffee-house behind the Royal-Exchange, shall have a Guinea for their Trouble.   He had on a Green Bays Waistcoat, a Brown Coat, and wide-knee’d Trowsers; is about five Feet eight Inches high; and goes by the Name of Jacob Collins.",South East England,1749-04-29,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jacob Collins,24,Negro,,male,68,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Green Bays Waistcoat, a Brown Coat, and wide-knee’d Trowsers",no,no,Captain Thomas Hart,in the Lisbon Trade,-,-,-,the Portugal Coffee-house behind the Royal-Exchange,,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1749‑09‑25,r0241,General Advertiser,"RUN away from the Snow Young William, Edward Tew, Master, a Negro Man, named Anthony, speaks French and English, has a Cut over one Eye, of a middle Stature, and well sett; had on a Blue Jacket and Trowzers.   Whoever brings him on Board the said Snow, now lying at Horslydown, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Anthony,,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"a Cut over one Eye, well sett",-,a Cut over one Eye,-,-,-,-,speaks French and English,,-,-,-,-,,a Blue Jacket and Trowzers,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Snow Young William, now lying at Horslydown",yes,South East England,the Snow Young William,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,ibid. - 26th September 1749.,
1750‑01‑01,r0572,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Wednesday the 6th past, from Alexander Innes, of St. Christopher's, a Negro Man, indented to Capt. Thomas Ogilvie, of Three-Tuns-Court, Miles's Lane, London, nam'd Richard, about twenty Years of Age, of a middle Stature, and yellowish Complexion, speaks tolerable good English, and had on when he went away blue and white Liveries, and a black Wig: These are therefore to forbid all Persons to entertain or harbour the said Negro Servant on Pain of Prosecution, or if any Person will give Intelligence of the said Negro, so as he can be apprehended, or shall apprehend and bring him to Alexander Innes, in Fan-Court, Miles's Lane, or to Mr. George Keith, Merchant, in Fenchurch-Street, or to Mess. Armours, Merchants, in Gould's Square, Crutched-Fryars, they shall receive a Guinea and a Half Reward. The Negro is mark'd on both Breasts I4I.",South East England,1749-12-06,British Library: Microfilm (London),Richard,20,Negro,,male,middle Stature,"yellowish Complexion, is mark'd on both Breasts I4I",-,-,is mark'd on both Breasts I4I,-,is mark'd on both Breasts I4I,-,speaks tolerable good English,,-,-,-,-,,"blue and white Liveries, and a black Wig",no,yes,Alexander Innes,-,"Fan-Court, Miles's Lane",Alexander Innes; Mr. George Keith; Mess. Armours,- ; Merchant; Merchants,"Fan-Court, Miles's Lane; Fenchurch-Street; Gould's Square, Crutched-Fryars",,-,-,-,-,-,2,11,6,-,a Guinea and a Half,yes,"ibid. - 3rd January 1750, p.2.",
1750‑01‑04,r0650,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Sunday Morning last, a Yellow (near a Mulatto) Man, named Anthony, alias Gregory Hannaway (Apprentice to Capt. Joseph Scarr in Poplar) about five Feet ten Inches high, aged twenty-two Years, with Wool Hair, speaks Spanish, and pretty good English, and had on an old Hat, a red Cap, a brown Cloth Waistcoat, and under it a Nankeen Waistcoat with Tortoishel Buttons, a Pair of red Breeches, with Oznabrig Trowsers. Whoever brings-him to Capt. Joseph Scarr, as above, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges; or whoever harbours or employs him, will be prosecuted.",South East England,1749-12-31,British Library: Microfilm (London),Anthony (Gregory Hannaway),22,Mulatto,,male,70,Wool Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks Spanish, and pretty good English",,-,-,-,-,,"an old Hat, a red Cap, a brown Cloth Waistcoat, and under it a Nankeen Waistcoat with Tortoishel Buttons, a Pair of red Breeches, with Oznabrig Trowsers",no,yes,-,-,-,Capt. Joseph Scarr,-,Poplar,,South East England,Poplar,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1750‑01‑29,r0573,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Thursday Morning last, a Negro Woman-Servant, named Sapho, but goes by the Name of Frances, about twenty Years old, speaks good English, but stammers a little; she had on when she went away a brown strip'd Calimanco Gown, and a check'd Linnen Apron; she is of middle stature, and not very black. Whoever secures her, and gives Notice to Mr. Clark, at his Mahogany-Warehouse, the Sign of the East Chair, near Exeter-Change in the Strand, shall be handsomely rewarded; and if any one entertains her, they will be prosecuted.",South East England,1750-01-25,British Library: Microfilm (London),Sapho (Frances),20-22,Negro,,female,middle stature,not very black,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,yes,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a brown strip'd Calimanco Gown, and a check'd Linnen Apron",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Clark,-,"his Mahogony-Warehouse, the Sign of the Easy Chair, near Exeter-Change in the Strand",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1750‑03‑24,r0574,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away early on Tuesday Morning, from his Master Capt. John Connelly, from on board the Montagu Billander, lying at Ratcliff-Cross, a Negro Man named Robin. He is an indented Servant, and is about twenty-five Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches high, well made, mark’d with the Small Pox in his Face, and talks English very well. Whoever harbours him will be prosecuted as the Law directs; any one who will bring him to the Ship Tavern at Ratcliff-Cross, shall receive a Reward of Two Guineas; and whoever gives Information of him, so as he may be taken by that Means, shall receive the same Reward. If he will return, he will be kindly receiv’d and all past Faults forgiven.",South East England,1750-03-20,British Library: Microfilm (London),Robin,25,Negro,,male,68,"well made, mark’d with the Small Pox in his Face",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,talks English very well,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Capt. John Connelly,-,-,-,-,the Ship Tavern at Ratcliff-Cross,yes,South East England,"the Montagu Billander, lying at Ratcliff-Cross",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 28th March 1750, p.2.
 
Two more advertisements appeared on the 31st March and 5th April 1750, p.2, stating that the reward was increased to 5 guineas but warning that no greater reward would be offered. Thanks to Mr AM Ber",
1750‑05‑24,r0537,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Boy named John Haynes, an indentur’d Servant to Capt. James Rogers, of the Ship Live Oak, lying at the Key of Bristol, did on Thursday Night the 17th instant abscond from the said Ship; this is therefore to advertise, that whoever shall apprehend or cause the said Negro to be taken up, and brought to Mr Nathaniel Wraxall, at Bristol, or to the Master of Cole’s Coffee House, Birchin-Lane, London, shall receive of either of them the Sum of Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid. He is of short squat Make, about five Feet high, and speaks good English; had on a red Soldier’s Coat, with a yellow Lining, and Brass Buttons, or a blue Sailor’s Jacket.  Note, ‘Tis apprehended he had several Spanish Dollars, and other Gold Coin with him.",South East England,1750-05-17,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Haynes,,Negro,,male,60,short squat Make,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Soldier’s Coat, with a yellow Lining, and Brass Buttons, or a blue Sailor’s Jacket","theft (possibly): ‘Tis apprehended he had several Spanish Dollars, and other Gold Coin with him",no,Capt. James Rogers,-,-,Mr Nathaniel Wraxall; -,- ; the Master (of),"Bristol; Cole’s Coffee House, Birchin-Lane, London",yes,South West England,"the Ship Live Oak, lying at the Key of Bristol",-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 25th May, p.2.
The first advertisement appeared in the Bristol Weekly Intelligencer, 19th May 1750, repeated 26th May 1750. Also General Advertiser 23rd May 1750.",
1750‑06‑19,r0538,London Evening Post,"WHEREAS a Negro Boy, named John Haynes, an Indentur’d Servant to Capt. James Rogers, of the Ship Live Oak, lying at the Key of Bristol, having lately absconded from the said Ship, and in Consequence of a former Advertisement, was taken up in London, did, on the 7th Instant, in his Journey to Bristol, escape from the Bristol Wagoner, and, its apprehended, proceeded either for Portsmouth or Liverpool; this is therefore again to advertise, That whoever shall give Intelligence of him to the Master of Coles Coffee-House, Birchin-Lane, London, or Mr. Nathaniel Wraxall, Merchant, in Bristol, and cause the said Negro to be taken up, and deliver’d to their Order, shall receive a Reward of Two Guineas, and all reasonable Charges paid.  N.B. He is of a short, squat Make, about five Feet high, and speaks good English, had on a red Soldier’s Coat with Brass Buttons, a white Waistcoat, a Gold laced hat, and black Wig.",South East England,1750-06-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Haynes,,Negro,,male,60,"a short, squat Make",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a red Soldier’s Coat with Brass Buttons, a white Waistcoat, a Gold laced hat, and black Wig",no,no,Capt. James Rogers,-,-,- ; Mr. Nathaniel Wraxall,the Master of ; Merchant,"Coles Coffee-House, Birchin-Lane, London; Bristol",,,between London and Bristol,South East England; North West England,Portsmouth; Liverpool,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 18th, 20th, 21st June 1750, p.2.",yes
1750‑07‑19,r0575,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from the London Infirmary, a Madagascar black Fellow, his Name Hercules, of low Stature, speaks good English, has lost Part of his right Nostril, and had on a strip'd Flannel Waistcoat. Whoever will take this Fellow up, and bring him to Capt. Cleaveland, Wapping New Stairs, shall have Half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Hercules,,Negro,Africa,male,low Stature,has lost Part of his right Nostril,-,has lost Part of his right Nostril,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a strip'd Flannel Waistcoat,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Cleaveland,-,Wapping New Stairs,,South East England,the London Infirmary,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1750‑07‑26,r0576,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Samuel Bull, a Black, Apprentice belonging to William Neate, of Clement’s Lane, London, Merchant, hath lately absented himself from his said Master’s Service. This is therefore to inform the said Samuel Bull, that if he will freely return to his said Master, he shall be received and used with Civility. And this is also to forewarn and require all and every Person and Persons whatsoever not to harbour, take, hire, or employ the said Samuel Bull, into his, her, or their Service; and if any Person or Persons shall harbour, take, hire, or employ the said Samuel Bull, such Person or Persons so harbouring, taking, hiring, or employing him, shall be prosecuted for the same with the utmost Severity of the Law, by the said William Neate.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Samuel Bull,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,William Neate,Merchant,"Clement’s Lane, London",-,-,-,,South East England,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,yes,"ibid. - 27th July 1750, p.2.",
1750‑08‑17,r0577,Daily Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master, a black Boy, who answers to the Name of Peter, thirteen Years of Age, belonging to William Goodchild, of Reading, Dealer and Chapman. He had on when he went away, a Leather Pair of Breeches, a striped Flannel Waistcoat, his Hair was lank, but now is cut off; has a Scar upon the Side of his Jaw: If he will immediately return to his Master, he shall be kindly received; and whoever brings him to Robert Pearson, Officer, in Vine-Street, the back of Chandos-Street, near St. Martin's Lane, or to the aforesaid William Goodchild, shall have Half a Guinea, and all reasonable Charges, of the aforesaid Pearson or Goodchild; and whoever harbours him shall be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Peter,13,Negro,,male,,"his Hair was lank, but now is cut off; has a Scar upon the Side of his Jaw",-,-,has a Scar upon the Side of his Jaw,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Leather Pair of Breeches, a striped Flannel Waistcoat",no,yes,William Goodchild,Dealer and Chapman,Reading,Robert Pearson; William Goodchild,Officer; Dealer and Chapman,"Officer, in Vine-Street, the back of Chandos-Street, near St. Martin's Lane; Reading",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,all reasonable Charges,"Half a Guinea, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1750‑10‑13,r0578,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Woman, named Elizabeth (commonly called Bess) Servant to Capt. James Mackay, late of South-Carolina, absented herself from her said Master’s Service on Wednesday last; she is about forty Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches high, well set, and had on when she went away a coarse white Linnen Gown, and a brown Cloth Petticoat: Therefore this is to warn all Persons whatever not to harbour or employ the said Negro Woman, as they will be prosecuted as the Law directs; or whoever will bring her to Mr. Fletcher, at the Academy in Wine-Office-Court, Fleet-Street, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges allowed.  As it is suspected that the said Negro Servant has been enticed away by some seafaring Person, and may by that Means be shipped for the Plantations abroad, this is therefore to warn all Masters or Commanders of Vessels, not to take any such Person on board.",South East England,1750-10-10,British Library: Microfilm (London),Elizabeth (Bess),40,Negro,,female,68,well set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a coarse white Linnen Gown, and a brown Cloth Petticoat",no,yes,Capt. James Mackay,-,-,Mr. Fletcher,-,"the Academy in Wine-Office-Court, Fleet-Street",,-,-,"it is suspected that [she] has been enticed away by some seafaring Person, and may by that Means be shipped for the Plantations abroad",-,it is suspected that the said Negro Servant has been enticed away by some seafaring Person,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges allowed",,-,
1751‑02‑21,r0741,General Advertiser (1744),"Run away from his Master,  JOHN WILLIAMS, a Negro Boy, about 20 Years of Age, pock-freckned, thick Lips, and lisps a little, something knock-knee’d; had on when he went away, a dark-colour Cloth Coat lapell’d, with yellow Metal Buttons, a Cotton Cap and Kevenhuller Hat, white Fustian Breeches and white Yarn Stockings.  Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to his said Master, at the Jamaica Coffee-house, St. Michael’s Alley, or to Captain Joseph Stone in Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, shall have a Reward of Half a Guinea.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,,male,,"pock-freckned, thick Lips, and lisps a little, something knock-knee’d",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-colour Cloth Coat lapell’d, with yellow Metal Buttons, a Cotton Cap and Kevenhuller Hat, white Fustian Breeches and white Yarn Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Jamaica Coffee-house, St. Michael’s Alley",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1751‑03‑23,r0742,General Advertiser (1744),"A Black young Man, about sixteen commonly called Cato, but some Time ago christen’d by the Name of Joseph Kenrick, hath absented himself from the Service of his Proprietor, and is supposed to have been enticed away; he talks English tolerably, and is well known about Town.  If any Person can give Information of him to Mess. Drake and Long in Leadenhall-street, or to Mr. Pinnock in New Bond-street, so as he may be had again, he or they shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cato (Joseph Kenrick),young,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks English tolerably,,-,Christian,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mess. Drake and Long; Mr. Pinnock,- ; -,Leadenhall-street; New Bond-street,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,,-,
1751‑05‑31,r0242,General Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, an old Negro Fellow, remarkably ugly, pitted with the Small-Pox, a low Stature, speaks very bad English, and answers to the Name of Quao, plays upon an Instrument call’d in his Country, The Banger.   Whoever brings the said Negro to his Master, at the Sign of the Golden-Key, at McKattie’s Wharf, near the Hermitage, shall have Half a Guinea Reward of                                                    WILLIAM BRISBANE.No greater Reward will be offered, as he is of very little Value.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quao,old,Negro,,male,low Stature,"remarkably ugly, pitted with the Small-Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,"plays upon an Instrument call’d in his Country, The Banger",,-,no,no,-,-,-,William Brisbane,-,"the Sign of the Golden-Key, at McKattie’s Wharf, near the Hermitage",,South East England,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1751‑06‑07,r0243,General Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Mariana, a Negro Man, of about five Foot seven Inches high, 31, or 32 Years old, pretty lusty, and has very large Feet his Name James Sudbury, and had on him when he went away, a blue Jacket and Trowsers, a check’d Shirt, a Pair of brown Stocking, Brass Buckles in his Shoes, and a Leather Cap, and brown Wig; whoever will give Notice of the said Negro, so that he may be had to Mr. Christian, at Grigsby’s Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange: shall be rewarded for their trouble, and if any Person harbours him after this Advertisement they will be prosecuted.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Sudbury,31-32,Negro,,male,67,"pretty lusty, and has very large Feet",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket and Trowsers, a check’d Shirt, a Pair of brown Stocking, Brass Buckles in his Shoes, and a Leather Cap, and brown Wig",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Christian,-,Grigsby’s Coffee-house near the Royal Exchange,yes,South East England,the Ship Mariana,-,-,-,,,,shall be rewarded for their trouble,shall be rewarded for their trouble,,-,
1751‑07‑18,r0244,General Advertiser,"Deserted from his Master the 4th Instant,  AN East-Indian Boy, about 20 Years of Age, of a middling Stature, black short curled Hair, low Forehead, a Scar under his Right-Eye, (lately obtained) speaks English, but with a Scotch Accent a little; he had on when he went away, a dark brown Coat lin’d with red, and a red Cape, with wrought Brass Buttons, and Buck-skin Breeches.   Whoever brings him to Mr. Robert Baker, at the Sign of the Helmet, in Bishopsgate-street within, shall have a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid by his Master; and any Person entertaining the said Boy will be prosecuted.
 ",South East England,1751-07-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Black East Indies,,male,middling Stature,"black short curled Hair, low Forehead, a Scar under his Right-Eye, (lately obtained)",-,"a Scar under his Right-Eye, (lately obtained)","a Scar under his Right-Eye, (lately obtained)",-,-,-,"speaks English, but with a Scotch Accent a little",,-,-,-,-,,"a dark brown Coat lin’d with red, and a red Cape, with wrought Brass Buttons, and Buck-skin Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Robert Baker,-,"the Sign of the Helmet, in Bishopsgate-street within",,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,all reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1751‑08‑22,r0245,General Evening Post,"WENT away from his Master at Berry, near Gosport, in the Parish of Alverstoke and County of Southampton, about two Months ago, a black Man Servant, named Orford, aged about twenty Years, about five Feet and a half high, speaks bad English, had on when he went away a brown Frock turned up with red. Notice is hereby given, unless he returns to his Master, he will be prosecuted, and all Persons are hereby warned and desired not to hire or entertain him at their Peril.",South East England,1751-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Orford,20,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,a brown Frock turned up with red,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,,South England,"Berry, near Gosport, in the Parish of Alverstoke and County of Southampton",-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1752‑01‑25,r0246,Covent Garden Journal,"RUN away from Joshua Steele, Esq; of Place Hall, Berks, a handsome tight-made black Slave, about five Foot four Inches high, the Property of Mrs. Sarah Steele, of the Island of Barbadoes; he had on when he went away a brown stable Frock, a yellow livery Waistcoat, old leather Breeches, Boots, and a black velvet Cap with a silver Tossel: He had in his Bundle an old blue-grey mourning Frock; and it is suspected that he has taken his Livery-Coat, which was blue faced with yellow: His Plantation Name is Sambo, but he has assumed the Name of William Gardener: This is therefore to warn all Persons not to harbour or entertain him, either as Guest or Servant, or they will be prosecuted as the Law directs; and whoever will give Intelligence of him, so as he may be apprehended, to the aforesaid Joshua Steele, Esq; shall have a Guinea Reward. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sambo (William Gardener),,Negro,,male,64,handsome tight-made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown stable Frock, a yellow livery Waistcoat, old leather Breeches, Boots, and a black velvet Cap with a silver Tossel: He had in his Bundle an old blue-grey mourning Frock; and it is suspected that he has taken his Livery-Coat, which was blue fa",no,yes,Mrs. Sarah Steele,-,Barbadoes,"Joshua Steele, Esq",-,"Place Hall, Berks",,South East England,"Place Hall, Berks",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 28th January 1752, p.4.",
1752‑08‑10,r0247,General Advertiser,"RUN away from the Snow Anne, James Hudson, Master, lying at Liverpool, on Thursday, July 30, a Negro Man, called Cæsar, about thirty Years of Age, six Foot high, with several Scars and Bruises on his Face, speaks indifferent English; had on, when he went away, a light coloured Coat lined with green, a red Waistcoat.  Whoever apprehends him, and gives Notice thereof to Messrs. Jonathan Eade and Wilton, in Wapping; Mr. Witter Cuming, of Chester; or to John Hughes of Liverpool, shall receive two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.",South East England,1752-07-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,30,Negro,,male,72,several Scars and Bruises on his Face,-,several Scars and Bruises on his Face,several Scars on his Face,-,-,-,speaks indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,"a light coloured Coat lined with green, a red Waistcoat",no,no,-,-,-,Messrs. Jonathan Eade and Wilton; Mr. Witter Cuming; John Hughes,- ; - ; -,Wapping; Chester; Liverpool,yes,North West England,"the Snow Anne, lying at Liverpool",-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1753‑02‑20,r0248,Public Advertiser,"                          Lisbon, November 26, 1752.A Mulatto that goes by the Name of Tom, born in the Island of Bermuda, belonging to Captain Thomas Burch of the Snow Merlin, supposed to have gone on Board some Vessel bound for England: He is a well-set Fellow, of about five Feet six Inches high, had on a Seaman’s Dress, a red Leghorn Cap, with Shoes and Stockings; he is about nineteen Years of Age, and has been always used to the Sea. – It is apprehended he has been enticed away. Whoever shall secure and deliver the abovesaid Mulatto to Mr. Richard Cocks in Crosby-square, Bishopsgate-street, or to Mr. Alexander Allen, Ropemaker, near Sun Tavern Fields, St. George’s, Middlesex, shall receive as a Reward Ten Pounds, and all reasonable Charges paid.   He run away with the Yawl belonging to the said Snow Merlin. ",South East England,1752-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,19,Mulatto,West Indies,male,66,"Well-set,",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,has been always used to the Sea,,"a Seaman’s Dress, a red Leghorn Cap, with Shoes and Stockings",theft: the Yawl belonging to the Snow Merlin,no,-,-,-,Mr. Richard Cocks; Mr. Alexander Allen,- ; Ropemaker,"Crosby-square, Bishopsgate-street; near Sun Tavern Fields, St. George’s, Middlesex",yes,Portugal,"the Snow Merlin, Lisbon",England,-,-,10,,,all reasonable Charges,"Ten Pounds, and all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 21st, 22nd February 1753.",
1753‑05‑28,r0005,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"RUN OFF from his Master's House in Edinburgh, early on Saturday Morning, JOHN SAMSON, an East-Indian Black or Moletto Boy, between 22 and 23 Years of Age, 5 Foot some Inches high, with long black Hair; he had on a blue Coat lapell’d, with yellow Buttons, and shammy Breeches. He carry’d off with him at the same Time, among other Things, a Silver Watch, Maker’s Name George Wylie, Dumfries. This is to prevent the Public from being imposed upon by this Fellow; and if he offer the Watch to Sale, 'tis desired it may be stopt, and Notice given to the Publisher of this Paper, who if it is recovered will give a sufficient Reward.",Central belt Scotland,1753-05-26,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),John Samson,22-23,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,>60,long black Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat lapell’d with yellow Buttons, and shammy Breeches","theft: among other Things, a Silver Watch, Maker’s name George Wylie, Dumfries",no,-,-,Edinburgh,Publisher of the Paper,Publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,Central belt Scotland,Edinburgh,-,-,-,,,,a sufficient Reward,a sufficient Reward,,-,
1753‑07‑05,r0249,London Evening Post,"WENT from his Master, Samuel Graves, Esq; at Exmouth in the County of Devon, on Monday Night the 25th of June last,  JOHN SMART, a Negro (very black) about 25 Years old, well grown, wears his Wool, and not a Wig, is about five Feet seven Inches high, and speaks remarkable good English; had on a brown Fustian Frock, white double-breasted Waistcoat, yellow Plush Breeches, silver-lac’d Hat, worsted Stockings, and black Buckles in his Shoes. If any Person will secure the said Negro, and send an Account thereof, or bring him to the said Samuel Graves at Exmouth, or to Mr. Bale, an Attorney in Exon, such Person shall have all reasonable Expences paid him, besides a Reward of Two Guineas; and all Persons are hereby caution’d not to entertain the said Negro, for that they will (in such case) be prosecuted according to Law: And all Masters of Ships or Vessels are desir’d in case the said Negro shall apply for a passage, to stop and detain him, and send an Account as above; or if the said Negro will voluntarily return to his said Master, this Breach of his Duty will be forgiven.",South East England,1753-06-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Smart,25,Negro,,male,67,"very black, well grown, wears his Wool, and not a Wig",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks remarkable good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Fustian Frock, white double-breasted Waistcoat, yellow Plush Breeches, silver-lac’d Hat, worsted Stockings, and black Buckles in his Shoes",no,yes,"Samuel Graves, Esq",-,"Exmouth, Devon",Samuel Graves; Mr. Bale,- ; Attorney,"Exmouth, Devon; Exon",,South West England,Exmouth in the County of Devon,-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Expences,"all reasonable Expences paid him, besides a Reward of Two Guineas",,-,
1753‑07‑31,r0250,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Foreign Servant named Peter, of a Swarthy Countenance, of about 20 Years of Age, being in liquor, left his Master’s House at Hampstead, on Thursday last, and has not since been heard of: this is to inform him and others, that his Master who has brought him up from a Child, and into a Land of Liberty, and altho’ he is a Slave as much as any Negro can be, is very willing to give him a Character, and his Advice, that he may get his B[r]ead honestly; but if he has been deluded or plundered, having a Watch and some Money, such Persons will be prosecuted with Rigour, and Information thereof by a Letter to C. D. at Batson’s Coffee-house, will be kindly received.  His livery was brown, with a yellow and brown Lace.",South East England,1753-07-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,20,Negro,,male,,a Swarthy Countenance,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"His livery was brown, with a yellow and brown lace",no,yes,-,-,Hampstead,C. D.,-,Batson’s Coffee-house,,South East England,Hampstead,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1753‑08‑10,r0743,Public Advertiser,"WENT away from the House of Mr. Leonard Nix, Peruke-maker in Bow-Lane, Cheapside, the 8th Instant, a Black-Boy, called Shallo: He is about 15 Years of Age, five Feet two Inches high, or thereabouts, can play a little on the French Horn and Violin, comb Wigs and Shave, and had on when he went away a light-colour’d Fustian Frock and Breeches, a scratch’d brown Wig, and an old Hat: If he will immediately return he will be kindly received and his Faults forgiven; but whoever harbours him, he being an indented Servant to a Gentleman, will be prosecuted; Any Person who will secure and bring him to the said Leonard Nix, shall receive One Guinea Reward for their Trouble.",South East England,1753-08-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Shallo,15,Negro,,male,62,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,"can play a little on the French Horn and Violin, comb Wigs and Shave",,"a light-colour’d Fustian Frock and Breeches, a scratch’d brown Wig, and an old Hat",no,no,Mr. Leonard Nix,Peruke-maker,"Bow-Lane, Cheapside",Mr. Leonard Nix,Peruke-maker,"Bow-Lane, Cheapside",,South East England,"Bow-Lane, Cheapside",-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea Reward,,-,
1753‑08‑18,r0744,London Evening Post,"RAN away on Tuesday Se’nnight last, a Black Boy with long black Hair, about 14 Years old; had on when he went away a brown Livery Frock, which he has since chang’d with the Boy who deluded him away, and took him to Newmarket, from whence he set out alone on Tuesday last with the above Boy’s Coat, which is brown, with white metal Buttons; but ‘tis supposed has not chang’d Breeches, which are green Plush.  Whoever will stop him, and give Notice to the Star and Garter Tavern, in Pall-mall, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward, or one Guinea on delivering him, at the above Place. Whoever harbours or employs him shall be prosecuted according to Law.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,long black Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,deluded away,-,,"a brown Livery Frock, which he has since chang’d with the Boy who deluded him away, and took him to Newmarket, from whence he set out alone on Tuesday last with the above Boy’s Coat, which is brown, with white metal Buttons; but ‘tis supposed has not chang’d Breeches, which are green Plush",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Star and Garter Tavern, in Pall-mall",,-,-,South East England,"[to] Newmarket, from when he set out",-,,10,6,or one Guinea on delivering him,"Half a Guinea Reward [for notification], or one Guinea on delivering him",,-,
1753‑08‑31,r0324,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Sunday Night last, from on Board the Vessel TRYAL, Capt. James Hylton, lying in the Downs, a Negro Fellow, named Samuel Willis, aged 27 Years, about five Feet nine Inches high, his left Ancle much larger than the other, and larger under the Hip, and a very stout limb’d Fellow, speaks good English, and very indifferently cloathed. Whoever secures the said Fellow, or brings him to Anthony Fitzer, at the Green Dragon at Shadwell Dock, shall receive Three Guineas Reward, and all Charges.",South East England,1753-08-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Samuel Willis,27,Negro,,male,69,"his left Ancle much larger than the other, and larger under the Hip, and a very stout limb’d Fellow",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,very indifferently cloathed,no,no,-,-,-,Anthony Fitzer,-,the Green Dragon at Shadwell Dock,yes,South East England,"the Vessel TRYAL, lying in the Downs",-,-,-,3,3,,all Charges,"Three Guineas Reward, and all Charges",,-,
1753‑10‑13,r0251,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Thursday Night the 11th Instant, a young Negro Fellow, named Scipio, about Nineteen Years of Age, he is well-set, full-faced, speaks good English, and about five Foot four Inches high. He had on when he went away, an old blue Cloth Frock with red Cuffs and Lining, a red Bays Waistcoat double breasted, and blue Cloth Breeches. He had carved Silver Buckles in his Shoes and Knees, a brown Cut-wig, and a new Felt Hat, he carried some other Cloaths with him, particularly some new Check Shirts. Whoever secures the said Negro, and will bring him to Tho. Hardwell, [S]hipwright, at Mill-stairs, Rotherhith, shall have Two Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1753-10-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,19,Negro,,male,64,"well-set, full-faced",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old blue Cloth Frock with red Cuffs and Lining, a red Bays Waistcoat double breasted, and blue Cloth Breeches. He had carved Silver Buckles in his Shoes and Knees, a brown Cut-wig, and a new Felt Hat, he carried some other Cloaths with him, particularly some new Check Shirts","theft: he carried some other Cloaths with him, particularly some new Check Shirts",no,-,-,-,Tho. Hardwell,Shipwright,"Mill-stairs, Rotherhith",,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,"ibid. - 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, October 1753.",
1754‑01‑19,r0780,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"WHEREAS a Black Negro Man, known by the Name of John Lopes Constant, has run away from his Master John Young, on Redcliff-Hill, in the City of [B]ristol, This is to forewarn all Persons not to trust or entertain the said Negro Man, upon the Danger of the Law, for this he will pay no Debts the said Negro shall contract,                                                     JOHN YOUNGN.B. The said Black is about five Feet [h]igh; had on when he went away, a Blue-Grey Coat, and Whx Holland Waistcoat, a Pair of Black Cloth Breeches, a sorsted Cap, and a Pair of Light-coloured Worsted Stockings; [] of his Legs broke and stands much out upon the Shin Bone. Whoever brings the said Man to his said Master, shall receive a handsome Reward.",South West England,,Bristol Library (Bristol),John Lopes Constant,,Negro,,male,48,[] of his Legs broke and stands much out upon the Shin Bone,-,[] of his Legs broke and stands much out upon the Shin Bone,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue-Grey Coat, and Whx Holland Waistcoat, a Pair of Black Cloth Breeches, a sorsted Cap, and a Pair of Light-coloured Worsted Stockings",no,yes,John Young,-,-,John Young,-,-,,South West England,"Redcliff-Hill, in the City of Bristol",-,-,-,,,,a handsome Reward,a handsome Reward,,-,
1754‑05‑30,r0415,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, Capt. Bartho. Broaders at Shadwell, on Monday the 27th Instant, a Negro Boy, named Cato, about five Feet high, had on when he went away a dirty brown Coat with Brass Buttons and a blue Serge Waistcoat with small white Buttons, a black Wig and a black Jockey Cap, and a Silk Hancke chief round his Neck: speaks very Hoarse. Whoever secures the said Negro, and sends Word to his Master at the Sign of Noah’s Ark, Shadwell Dock, shall have a Guinea Reward, and all extraordinary Charges.                                                      BARTHO. BROADERS.
 ",South East England,1754-05-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cato,,Negro,,male,60,speaks very Hoarse,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dirty brown Coat with Brass Buttons and a blue Serge Waistcoat with small white Buttons, a black Wig and a black Jockey Cap, and a Silk Hancke chief round his Neck",no,no,Capt. Bartho. Broaders,-,-,Capt. Bartho. Broaders,-,"the Sign of Noah’s Ark, Shadwell Dock",,South East England,Shadwell,-,-,-,1,1,,all extraordinary Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and all extraordinary Charges",,-,
1754‑10‑31,r0745,Whitehall Evening Post or London Intelligencer,"                Run away lately,A Black Servant, named Tom, aged about twenty Years, and about five Feet five Inches high, his woolly Hair of a remarkable Cut, viz. full about the Face and cut short upon the Crown, wants one of his fore Teeth, his Complexion very black, speaks English pretty well, was lately well known at Bath, his Apparel a light Coat, black Waistcoat, Buckskin Breeches, and a Gold-laced Hat. Whoever apprehends him and secures him, so as he may be restored to his Owner, will be paid a Reward of Three Guineas by Mr Wright, in Norfolk-Street, London.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,20,Negro,,male,65,"his woolly Hair of a remarkable Cut, viz. full about the Face and cut short upon the Crown, wants one of his fore Teeth, his Complexion very black",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English pretty well,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a light Coat, black Waistcoat, Buckskin Breeches, and a Gold-laced Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr Wright,-,"Norfolk-Street, London",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1755‑01‑16,r0746,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a Black-Boy, about fifteen Years of Age, whose Name is Cæsar Brown, is pitted with the Small-pox, has a Scar on his Leg from a Scald.  Whoever will apprehend the same and bring him to Mrs. Thompson, in Margaret-street, Cavendish-square, shall receive a Satisfactory Reward for their Trouble: if he returns home he shall be well used, or if any one Person entertains him, shall be prosecuted.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar Brown,15,Negro,,male,,"is pitted with the Small-pox, has a Scar on his Leg from a Scald",smallpox,-,a Scar on his Leg from a Scald,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mrs. Thompson,-,"Margaret-street, Cavendish-square",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,receive a Satisfactory Reward,receive a Satisfactory Reward,,-,
1755‑03‑26,r0252,Public Advertiser,"            TO THE PUBLIC.A Negro Man having robbed and run away from his Master, had packed up in a whitish Bag or Frock, the following Goods, viz. one Waistcoat with Silver Button hol[e]s the newest Fashion, a Dozen and Half Silver Buttons, one Pair of Breeches, one check Shirt, one Cotton Shirt, one Pa[i]r of Silver-Knee buckles, one Pair of Shoes, one Handkerchief with a Parcel of Halfp[e]nce therein, one striped Waistcoat, one white Cloth Coat, one Cap, one Handkerchief, and other Things not remember'd, being close pursued he threw the Bundle down near the Archway in Savage Gardens on Thursday night last about Eight o’Clock. Whoever will br[i]ng the same to Mr Ausbury’s, the Dolphin, near St. Catherine’s Church, by the Tower, shall have one Guinea Reward; if offered to be sold or pawn’d, pray stop them and the Party, and you shall have the same Reward. The Goods are the Property of one of his Ship-Mates. ",South East England,1755-03-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: long list of articles,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea (for return of goods),,-,
1755‑04‑08,r0253,Public Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master in Austin-Fryars, on Wednesday Evening last, a Black Servant about thirty Years old, middle-sized, and when he went away, he wore a black Wig, dark-grey Mourning Frock, wi[t]h a black Shoulder-knot, black Waistcoat and Breeches, a blue Surtout Coat with white Buttons, a white Button and Loop to his Hat, and white Buckles to this Shoes, his Breast is branded, and his Linnen marked with I. P   If he will return he will be forgiven, and kindly received, or whoever brings him to Mr Birkbeck in Austin-fryers, shall be rewarded.   A Chamber Organ to be sold, enquire as above.",South East England,1755-04-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,30,Negro,,male,middle-sized,,-,-,-,-,his Breast is branded,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a black Wig, dark-grey Mourning Frock, with a black Shoulder-knot, black Waistcoat and Breeches, a blue Surtout Coat with white Buttons, a white Button and Loop to his Hat, and white Buckles to this Shoes, his Linnen marked with I. P",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Austin-Fryers,,South East England,Austin-Fryars,-,-,-,,,,shall be rewarded,shall be rewarded,,-,
1755‑05‑06,r0254,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED himself from his Master’s Service on Thursday 17th of April, a Negro Lad about eighteen Years of Age; he is well-set, about five Feet four Inches high, has a flattish Nose, and is not of a very black Hue; he had on a Fustian Frock with a small Collar to it, and Buttons of the Colour; a green Waistcoat with yellow Metal Buttons, grey worsted Stockings, and had large Silver Shoe and Knee Buckles, a Felt Hat with a Metal Button and Silver Loop, is named Charlo, was born in St Kitt's, but came last from North Carolina, and speaks good English. If he will return to his Master he shall be forgiven, as it i[s] supposed he has been inticed away by some ill-designing Person, or if any Person will give Information where he is, so as he may be apprehended, to J. R. at the Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin-lane, they shall receive Five Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1755-04-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charlo,18,Negro,West Indies,male,64,"well-set, has a flattish Nose, and not of a very black Hue",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with a small Collar to it, and Buttons of the Colour; a green Waistcoat with yellow Metal Buttons, grey worsted Stockings, and had large Silver Shoe and Knee Buckles, a Felt Hat with a Metal Button and Silver Loop",no,no,-,-,-,J. R.,-,the Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin-lane,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1755‑05‑15,r0255,Whitehall Evening Post,"ABSENTED himself from his Master’s Service on Thursday the 17th of April, a Negro Lad, about eighteen Years of Age; he is well-set, about five Feet four Inches high, has a flattish Nose, and is not of a very black Hue; He had on a Fustian Frock with a small Collar to it and Buttons of the Colour; a green Waistcoat with yellow Metal Buttons, grey worsted Stockings, and had large Silver Shoe and Knee Buckles, a Felt Hat with a Metal Button and Silver Loop, is named Charlo, was born in St. Kitts, but came last from North Carolina, and speaks good English. If he will return to his Master he shall be forgiven, as it is supposed he has been inticed away by some ill designing Person; or if any Person will give Information where he is, [so as] he may be apprehended, to J. R. at the Carolina Coffee-House in Birchin–Lane, they shall receive Ten Guineas Reward. This is the last Time of Advertising.",South East England,1755-04-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charlo,18,Negro,West Indies,male,64,"well-set, has a flattish Nose, is not of a very black Hue",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with a small Collar to it, and Buttons of the Colour; a green Waistcoat with yellow Metal Buttons, grey worsted Stockings, and had large Silver Shoe and Knee Buckles, a Felt Hat with a Metal Button and Silver Loop",no,no,-,-,-,J. R.,-,the Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin-lane,,-,-,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,,-,yes
1755‑08‑16,r0256,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Hugh Ferguson Master of the Ship Concord, an indented Negro Servant Man named Ambrose, aged 27 Years, of middling Stature, dark Complexion, speaks tolerable good English, but was originally French. Any Person that can give Information of him, so that he may apprehended, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all Expences bore. Said Hugh Ferguson to be seen every Day at Lloyd’s Coffee-house; or at Peter Cargill’s, Robert Garey’s, or Mr. Alexander Belch’s near the Hermitage.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ambrose,27,Negro,,male,middling Stature,dark Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks tolerable good English, but was originally French",,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Hugh Ferguson,Master of the Ship Concord,-,Hugh Ferguson,Master of the Ship Concord,"Lloyd’s Coffee-house; Peter Cargill’s, Robert Garey’s, Mr. Alexander Belch’s near the Hermitage",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"handsomely rewarded, and all Expences bore","handsomely rewarded, and all Expences bore",,-,
1756‑01‑31,r0257,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Sunday Evening last from his Master’s Service, at Chingford Hatch in Essex, a Negro Man, named Kent, about twenty Years of Age, five Feet seven Inches high, had on a blue Surtout Coat, the Sleeves faced with the same, a red Cap, and red Button holes, with broad yellow Metal Buttons, a Fustian Frock, red Flannel Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, Boots, a black cut Wig, and Jo[c]key Cap. Whoever secure the said Negro, or gives Intelligence where he is to Mr. Ward, at the White Peruke in Mark-lane, Fenchurch street, shall receiveThree Guineas Reward and all reasonable Charges; and whoever harbours or detains him will be prosecuted.",South East England,1756-01-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Kent,20,Negro,,male,67,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Surtout Coat, the Sleeves faced with the same, a red Cap, and red Button holes, with broad yellow Metal Buttons, a Fustian Frock, red Flannel Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, Boots, a black cut Wig, and Jo[c]key Cap",no,yes,-,-,Chingford Hatch in Essex,Mr. Ward,-,"the White Peruke in Mark-lane, Fenchurch street",,South East England,Chingford Hatch in Essex,-,-,-,3,3,,all reasonable Charges,Three Guineas Reward and all reasonable Charges,,"Public Advertiser, 31st January 1756.",
1756‑02‑17,r0258,London Evening Post,"                                     Feb. 17, 1756.RUN away from the Ship P L E A S A N T, of London, Capt. Isaac Younghusband, on the 12th Instant, a Negroe Slave, call’d James Williams, otherwise Lithgow, a likely Fellow, about five Feet six Inches high, twenty-one Years of Age, has lately had the Small Pox, remarkably thick under the Chin, had on when he went away a brown Cloth Sailor’s Jacket, white Shirt, and yellow Breeches (but perhaps has chang'd his Apparel) he was lately a Drummer in Sir Robert Riche’s Dragoons, but was discharg'd on Account of his being a Slave the 10th of this Month: He was at St. Alban’s last Friday, intending as he said to go for Ireland, to enlist in a Regiment there. This is to desire all Recruiting Officers not to enlist him, and whoever will secure him in any Gaol, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, on giving Notice to William Montgomery and Son, Merchants, in St. Mary Axe, London.  N.B. As he is a very cunning and designing Fellow, it is desired he may well be secur’d. ",South East England,1756-02-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Williams (Lithgow),21,Negro,,male,66,remarkably thick under the Chin,smallpox (lately had),-,-,-,-,very cunning and designing,-,,-,-,-,a Drummer (in Sir Robert Riche’s Dragoons),,"a brown Cloth Sailor’s Jacket, white Shirt and yellow Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,William Montgomery and Son,Merchants,"St. Mary Axe, London",yes,South East England,"the Ship Pleasant, of London",Ireland,via St. Alban’s,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"Whitehall Evening Post - 19th February 1756, p.2. [spelling difference of name: Riche's rather than Rich's as here]",
1756‑02‑26,r0259,London Evening Post,"                                London, Feb. 23, 1756.RUN away from the Ship P L E A S A N T, of London, Capt. Isaac Younghusband, on the 12th Instant, a Negroe Slave call'd James Williams, otherwise Lithgow, a likely Fellow, about five Feet six Inches high, twenty-one Years of Age, has lately had the Small Pox, remarkably thick under the Chin, he speaks fast, but good English; had on when he went away, a brown Sailor’s Jacket, white Shirt, and yellow Breeches (but has since chang'd his Apparel) he was lately a Drummer in Sir Robert Riche’s Dragoons, but was discharg'd on Account of his being a Slave on the 10th of this Month: As he said he intending to go for Ireland, and enlist in a Regiment there (he is at present lurking about St. Alban’s) This is to desire all Recruiting Officers not to enlist him; and whoever entertains or secrets him shall be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour; and whoever will secure him in any Gaol, shall receive Two Guineas Reward; and if they deliver him to Messrs. William Montgomery and Son, Merchants, in St. Mary Axe, London, shall receive of them Five Guineas. If he will return to Camberwell he shall be well received, and forgiven.",South East England,1756-02-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Williams (Lithgow),21,Negro,,male,66,remarkably thick under the Chin,smallpox (lately had),-,-,-,-,-,"speaks fast, but good English",,-,-,-,a Drummer (in Sir Robert Riche’s Dragoons),,"a brown Sailor’s Jacket, white Shirt, and yellow Breeches",no,yes,-,-,Camberwell,Messrs. William Montgomery and Son,Merchants,"St. Mary Axe, London",yes,South East England,the Ship Pleasant of London,Ireland,at present lurking about St. Alban’s,-,5,5,,Two Guineas for securing him and Five Guineas for returning him,Two Guineas for securing him and Five Guineas for returning him,yes,"Whitehall Evening Post - 28th February, 1756, p.2. [slight difference in spelling: Rich's rather than Riche's here]
London Evening Post - 26th February 1756.
 ",yes
1756‑05‑04,r0029,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"RUN away from the Subscriber, living near Beith, Shire of Ayr, ONE NEGROE MAN, aged about 22 Years, five Feet and a half high or thereby. He is a Virginia born Slave, speaks pretty good English; he has been five Years in this Country, and has served sometime with a Joiner; he has a deep Scare above one of his Eyes, occasioned by a Stroke from a Horse; he has also got with him a Certificate, which calls him James Montgomerie, signed, John Witherspoone Minister. Whoever takes up the said Run-away, and brings him home, or secures him, and gets Notice to his Master, shall have two Guineas Reward, besides all other Charges paid, by me  ROB. SHEDDEN. Morrishill, April 26th 1756.  N.B. The Negroe run away the 21st Inst.",Central belt Scotland,1756-04-21,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),James  Montgomerie,22,Negro,North America,male,66,,-,-,deep scare above one of his Eyes,-,-,-,pretty good English,,-,-,-,served sometime with a Joiner,,-,no,no,Rob. Shedden,-,"Morrishill, near Beith",Rob. Shedden,-,"Morrishill, near Beith",,Central belt Scotland,"Morrishill, near Beith",-,-,-,2,2,,all other Charges paid,"two Guineas Reward, besides all other Charges paid",yes,"ibid. - 6th, 8th May 1756.Glasgow Courant - 10th May 1756, p.3. Glasgow Journal - 10th May 1756, p.3. ",
1756‑05‑04,r0260,Public Advertiser,"A Negro Boy, named Torrie, the Property of William Lessly, Commander of the Ship Johnson, has been missing since Tuesday the 27th of April. Whoever brings him to his Master in Red Maid Lane, near the Hermitage Stairs, or to Mr. James Adam, in Cleveland Row, St James’s, shall receive a Guinea for their Trouble: he is about fourteen Years of Age, not tall, but well-set, walks in-toed, is thick-lipp’d, and flat-nosed; had on a brown Duffel Coat, with white Metal Buttons, an old blue double-breasted Waistcoat with white Metal Buttons, his Breeches old black Shag, with a blue Patch on the inside of one of the Legs, and a checked Shirt: he sometimes calls himself Liverpool, and has a Scar on the Top of the upper Joint of his Arm.",South East England,1756-04-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Torrie (Liverpool),14,Negro,,male,not tall,"well-set, walks in-toed, is thick-lipp’d, and flat-nosed, has a Scar on the Top of the upper Joint of his Arm",-,-,has a Scar on the Top of the upper Joint of his Arm,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Duffel Coat, with white Metal Buttons, an old blue double-breasted Waistcoat with white Metal Buttons, his Breeches old black Shag, with a blue Patch on the inside of one of the Legs, and a checked Shirt",no,no,William Lessly,Commander of the Ship Johnson,"Red Maid Lane, near the Hermitage Stairs",William Lessly; Mr. James Adam,Commander of the Ship Johnson; -,"Red Maid Lane, near the Hermitage Stairs; Cleveland Row, St James’s",,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 5th, 6th May 1756.",
1756‑06‑01,r0261,Public Advertiser,"RUN away and robbed his Master, ‘Squire Walker, on 31st of May in the Morning, without the least Provocation, his black Negro Boy, who was born in his House, aged about Fourteen Years, handsome, strong, and well built, and is about four Feet and a half in Length, christen’d by the Name of Thomas Walk, kept at School to learn to read, write, and Cypher, at great Expence; his Livery is of a brown Cloth, yellow Lace on the Edging, with a blue Great Coat in make of a Surtout, to wear over it, a Gold-laced Hat that I used to wear, a Velvet Cap, and ditto Leather.  If any Gentleman or any other should happen to entertain him, it is requested that he might be secured, and Notice given to hi[s] Master, at the Golden Lion in Tavistock Street, Mr Schurborg, and all the Expences attending it shall be readily paid, with a reasonable Reward for their Trouble; moreover all Captains of Ships are desired to take Notice hereof, all Pawnbrokers are desired to secure him, as ‘tis presumed he will apply to sell some or all his Cloaths.  ",South East England,1756-05-31,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Walk,14,Negro,,male,54,"handsome, strong, and well built",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,"learn[ed] to read and write, and Cypher",Christian,-,-,,"his Livery is of a brown Cloth, yellow Lace on the Edging, with a blue Great Coat in make of a Surtout, to wear over it, a Gold-laced Hat that I used to wear, a Velvet Cap, and ditto Leather",no,no,‘Squire Walker,-,-,Mr Schurborg,-,the Golden Lion in Tavistock Street,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"all the Expences attending it shall be readily paid, with a reasonable Reward","all the Expences attending it shall be readily paid, with a reasonable Reward",,-,
1756‑08‑31,r0047,Caledonian Mercury,"           RUN AWAY from his Master at Greenock.On Sunday Se’ennight, a NEGROE MAN, his Name Cupid, about 25 Years of Age, 5 Feet 4 Inches, bowed in the Legs, his Face not a good Black, but a little on the Yellow, marked with the Small-pox: his Wooll has a small Mixture of the Indian Hair. – He is by Trade a Coopar, born at Cape Fear N. Carolina, speaks good Negroe-english, and had on, when he went away, an old green Jacket, a Pair of Trewzers, new Shoes, and a Hat; and carried with him beside, a gray Jacket, and a Pair of Cheque Trewzers. Whoever discovers and brings him back, shall have all Charges paid and be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, upon applying to the Publisher of this Paper, Mr. James Anderson Merchant in Glasgow, or Mr. John Rae Merchant in Greenock.",Central belt Scotland,1756-08,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Cupid,25,Negro,North America,male,64,"bowed in the Legs, his Face not a good Black, but a little on the Yellow, marked with the Small-pox: his Wooll has a small Mixture of the Indian Hair",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good Negroe-english,,-,-,-,by Trade a Coopar,cooper,"an old green Jacket, a Pair of Trewzers, new Shoes, and a Hat; and carried with him beside, a gray Jacket, and a Pair of Cheque Trewzers",no,no,-,-,-,Publisher of the Paper; Mr. James Anderson; Mr. John Rae,Pubisher; Merchant; Merchant,The Caledonian Mercury; Glasgow; Greenock,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,-,-,-,,,,all Charges paid and be handsomely rewarded,all Charges paid and be handsomely rewarded,,-,yes
1756‑09‑06,r0045,Glasgow Courant,"Run away from Greenock, on Sunday the 15 inst.
A NEGROE MAN called CUPID, aged 25 years, about 5 feet 4 inches high, a couper by trade, born at Cape Faire in North America. His legs are a good deal bended, his face a little on the yellow, and pock-pitted, having lately had the small pox; the wool on his head, has a little mixture of the Indian black hair, and he speaks tolerable English after the Negroe dialect. He had on when he went away, an old green jacket, a pair of trouzers, and new shoes. He carried with him a pair of cheque trouzers, a gray jacket and a hat. Whoever arrests or gives notice of him, or delivers him up to Alexander Cunningham clerk to the Signet at Edinburgh, John Rae merchant in Greenock, or James Anderson, youngest merchant at Glasgow, shall have the whole of their charges about him paid, and be very well rewarded for their trouble.",Central belt Scotland,1756-08-15,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Cupid,25,Negro,North America,male,64,"his legs are a good deal bended, his face a little on the yellow and pock-pitted, the wool on his head has a little mixture of the Indian black hair",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable English after the Negroe dialect,,-,-,-,a cooper by trade,cooper,"an old green jacket, a pair of trouzers, and new shoes. He carried with him a pair of cheque trouzers, a gray jacket and a hat",no,no,-,-,-,Alexander Cunningham; John Rae; James Anderson,clerk to the Signet; merchant; merchant,Edinburgh; Greenock; Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,-,-,-,,,,"the whole of their charges paid about him, and be very well rewarded","the whole of their charges paid about him, and be very well rewarded",,-,
1756‑09‑06,r0046,Glasgow Journal,"RUN away from Greenock, on Sunday the 15 ult. a NEGRO man called CUPID, aged 25 years, about 5 foot 4 inches high, a cooper by trade, born at Cape Fare in N. America; his legs are a good deal bended, his face a little on the yellow and pock-pitted, having lately had the small pox; the wool on his head, has a small mixture of the Indian black hair, and he speaks tolerable English; he had on, when he went away, an old green jacket, a pair of trowzers, and new shoes; he carried with him a pair of check trowzers, a gray jacket and a hat. Whoever arrests and gives notice of him, or delivers him up to Mr. Alexander Cunningham, clerk to the signet at Edinburgh, Mr. John Rae, merchant in Greenock, or James Anderson youngest, merchant in Glasgow, shall have the whole of their charges paid, and be very well rewarded for their trouble.",Central belt Scotland,1756-08-15,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Cupid,25,Negro,North America,male,64,"his legs are a good deal bended, his face a little on the yellow and pock-pitted, having lately had the smallpox, the wool on his head, has a small mixture of the Indian black hair",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable English,,-,-,-,a cooper by trade,cooper,"an old green jacket, a pair of trowzers, and new shoes; he carried with him a pair of check trowzers, a gray jacket and a hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Alexander Cunningham; Mr. John Rae; James Anderson,clerk to the signet; merchant; merchant,Edinburgh; Greenock; Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,-,-,-,,,,"the whole of their charges paid, and be very well rewarded","the whole of their charges paid, and be very well rewarded",,-,
1756‑09‑20,r0262,Public Advertiser,"LOST Yesterday a Black Boy aged about Sixteen, with black lank short Hair, not a Negro, speaks little or no English, had on when he went away a blue Livery Frock, Waistcoat, and Breeches, lined and faced with green; a black Ribbon about his Neck, and a black Velvet Cap, with Silver Tassels, on his Head. Whoever brings him to John Fielding, Esq; in Bow-street, Covent Garden, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and whoever detains him will be liable to an Action.",South East England,1756-09-21,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,16,Black East Indies,,male,,black lank short Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks little or no English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery Frock, Waistcoat, and Breeches, lined and faced with green; a black Ribbon about his Neck, and a black Velvet Cap, with Silver Tassels, on his Head",no,yes,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq",-,"Bow-street, Covent Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1756‑11‑01,r0264,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from the Snow Lovely Lass, Edward Tew, Master, an India Man, named Pito, he is broad, over the Shoulders, long black Hair, and low in Stature, when he went away he had on a brown Fustian Frock. Whoever will bring him on board the said Snow, lying in St. Saviour’s Dock, or to the said Edward Tew’s in Black’s Field, shall receive a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pito,,India,,male,low in Stature,"broad, over the Shoulders, long black Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown Fustian Frock,no,no,-,-,-,Edward Tew,-,"the Snow Lovely Lass, lying in St. Saviour’s Dock; Black's Field",yes,South East England,the Snow Lovely Lass,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1756‑12‑31,r0747,Public Advertiser,"LEFT his Master’s House on Tuesday last, and has not been heard of since, Thomas De Mule, an East-India Black, about 22 Years of Age, five Feet five Inches high, speaks bad English so as hardly to be understood, long Hair remarkably black, and had on when he left his Master a light coloured Livery Coat lined with green and trimmed with green and white Lace, a green Cloth Waistcoat trimmed with the same Lace, and green Plush Breeches. Whoever can give Intelligence where he may be found, to Mr. Newbery at the Bible and Sun in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1756-12-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas De Mule,22,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,65,long Hair remarkably black,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English so as hardly to be understood,,-,-,-,-,,"a light coloured Livery Coat lined with green and trimmed with green and white Lace, a green Cloth Waistcoat trimmed with the same Lace, and green Plush Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Newbery,-,the Bible and Sun in St. Paul’s Church-Yard,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1757‑01‑13,r0263,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from the Snow Lovely Lass, Edward Tew, Master, in October last, an Indian Man, named Pito; he is broad set and low in Stature, and when he went away had on a remarkably long, black and straight Hair. Whoever will bring the said Indian on Board the Snow Lovely Lass, lying off George’s Stairs, Horsleydown, shall receive two Guineas; and any one that will give Information of him, that he may be had again, shall receive a Guinea Reward, from Edward Tew, in Blacksfields. ",South East England,1756-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pito,,India,,male,low in Stature,"broad set, remarkably long, black and straight Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Edward Tew,-,"the Snow Lovely Lass, lying off George’s Stairs, Horsleydown; Blacksfields",yes,South East England,the Snow Lovely Lass,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 14th January 1757, p.2.",yes
1757‑01‑13,r0265,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Monday the 3d Instant, from Robert Symes of Kingston in Surry, Esq; an Indian Fellow, named Tom, about four feet and a half high; had on when he went away, an old light-coloured Coat turned up with red, a red Cloth Waistcoa[t], and red plush Breeches, an old silver-lace, Hat, with long black Hair; he was seen near London in Company with a Woman named Mary Brook, who says she is his Wife. Whoever will apprehend the said Tom and bring him to Mr. John Wagstaff, Merchant, in Clement's Lane, Lombard-street, or to Robert Symes, Esq; in Kingston, shall receive one Guinea Reward; and be it at their Peril who harbours or employs him, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law.  He has an old Look, tho’ not above 20 Years of Age.",South East England,1757-01-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,20,India,,male,54,"long black Hair, has an old Look, tho’ not above 20 Years of Age",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old light-coloured Coat turned up with red, a red Cloth Waistcoa[t], and red plush Breeches, an old silver-lace, Hat",no,yes,"Robert Symes, Esq",-,Kingston in Surry,"Mr. John Wagstaff; Robert Symes, Esq",Merchant; -,"Clement's Lane, Lombard-street; Kingston",,South East England,Kingston in Surry,South East England,London,"Mary Brook, who says she is his Wife",1,1,,-,one Guinea,yes,"ibid. - 14th January 1757, p.2; 15th January 1757, p.3.",
1757‑01‑18,r0266,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Sunday last, from her Mistress, a Black Woman Slave, between 30 and 40 Years of Age, short, and inclined to be fat, goes by Names of Arazina, Betsy, Roberts, and sometimes Margaret. If any Person will apprehend and bring her to John Fielding, Esq; in Bow-street, Covent-Garden, or to Mrs. Philips at the Tea Warehouse in New Bond-street, shall receive Two Guineas Reward; and those that harbour her will be prosecuted. ",South East England,1757-01-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),"Arazina (Betsy, Roberts, and sometimes Margaret)",30-40,Negro,,female,short,inclined to be fat,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq; Mrs. Philips",- ; -,"Bow-street, Covent-Garden; the Tea Warehouse in New Bond-street",,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 19th January 1757, p.2; 20th January 1757, p.2; 21st January 1757, p.2.",
1757‑02‑09,r0267,Public Advertiser,"RUN from on board the Snow Appomatax Capt. Gregory, now lying at Union Stairs, a Negro Man, named Cæsar, about five Feet ten Inches high, with sore Feet, had on when he went away a brown Jacket, an Oznaburg Shirt and Trowsers, and plaid Hose. Any one that will bring said Negro on board the said Ship, or give Information to Capt. Gregory, that he may get him again, shall receive one Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,,Negro,,male,70,sore feet,-,sore feet,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Jacket, an Oznaburg Shirt and Trowsers, and plaid Hose",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Gregory,-,"the Snow Appomatax, now lying at Union Stairs",yes,South East England,"the Snow Appomatax, now lying at Union Stairs",-,-,-,1,1,,-,one Guinea,,-,
1757‑03‑03,r0268,Public Advertiser,"RAN away from the Ship Duncannon, lying in Lime[h]ouse Hole, on Thursday the 17th February last, THOMAS SCIPIO, a Negro Boy, about five Feet five Inches high, thin, and long Visage, a Mole on his Left Cheek, a Sore on one of his Legs, generally wears a blue Jacket and Trowsers, or a Scarlet Shag Waistcoat trimmed with Gold-Chain Lace, a striped Woollen Cap, with a Dutch one over it, commonly answers to the Name of Scipio. Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, and bring him on Board the said Ship, or to Mr. John Warburton, Attorney on St. Peter’s Hill, Doctors Commons, shall receive a Guinea Reward. And as he is an indentured Apprentice of Lieutenant John Elphinston of the Navy, whoever harbours or e[n]tertains him, will be prosecuted for the same.",South East England,1757-02-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Scipio (Scipio),,Negro,,male,70,"thin, and long Visage, a Mole on his Left Cheek, a Sore on one of his Legs",-,a sore on one of his Legs,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket and Trowsers, or a Scarlet Shag Waistcoat trimmed with Gold-Chain Lace, a striped Woollen Cap, with a Dutch one over it",no,yes,Lieutenant John Elphinston,Navy,-,- ; Mr. John Warburton,- ; Attorney,"the Ship Duncannon, lying in Lime[h]ouse Hole; St. Peter’s Hill, Doctors Commons",yes,South East England,"the Ship Duncannon, lying in Lime[h]ouse Hole",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1757‑03‑12,r0781,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"RUN AWAY from Capt. Edward Bouchier, at Keynsham, a NEGRO LAD, about 18 Years old, 5 Feet 8 Inches high, remarkably well-proportion’d, talks English very imperfect, and answers to the Name of Cato; had on when he went away a brown Coat turn’d up with red, Plad Waistcoat and Leather Breeches. – Any Person giving Intelligence of the said BLACK, so as he may be had again, to Mr. J. Bridges, Attorney, without Lawford’s Gate, Bristol, or to the Printer hereof, shall receive one Guinea Reward & all reasonable Charges.",South West England,,Bristol Library (Bristol),Cato,18,Negro,,male,68,remarkably well-proportion’d,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks English very imperfect,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Coat turn’d up with red, Plad Waistcoat and Leather Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. J. Bridges; -,Attorney; Printer,"without Lawford’s Gate, Bristol; Felix Farley's Bristol Journal",,South West England,Keynsham,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,one Guinea Reward & all reasonable Charges,,-,
1757‑03‑12,r0782,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"RUN away some Time since, A NEGRO LAD about 18 Years of Age, near five Feet two Inches high, answers to the Name of Starling, and blows the French Horn very well, (from his late Master Capt. James Pollock, deceas’d, but) now the Property of Ralph Cook, at the Sign of the Rising Sun in Princes-street, Bristol. – Whoever shall harbour or conceal the said BLACK, will be prosecuted as the Law directs; but if any Persons will secure him and give Notice to his said Master Ralph Cook, shall receive One Guinea Reward.",South West England,,Bristol Library (Bristol),Starling,18,Negro,,male,62,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,blows the French Horn very well,,-,no,yes,Ralph Cook,-,"the Sign of the Rising Sun in Princes-street, Bristol",Ralph Cook,-,"the Sign of the Rising Sun in Princes-street, Bristol",,South West England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea Reward,yes,"ibid. – 19th, 26th March 1757, p.4.",
1757‑04‑11,r0610,Public Advertiser,"WENT away from his Master’s Service on Thursday last, a Negro Boy called Ross, about 14 Years old, he speaks very good English, has lately had the Small-pox, and some Years ago had one Joint of his little Finger burnt off; he had on when he went away, a brown Thickset Coat turned up with Red, a red Waistcoat, and black Velvet Jockey Cap. Whoever brings him to Mr. Watson’s, in Billiter-square, Fenchurch-street, shall have a Guinea Reward for their Trouble; and if any Person harbours him, they will be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1757-04-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Ross,14,Negro,,male,,one Joint of his little Finger burnt off,smallpox (lately had),one Joint of his little Finger burnt off,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Thickset Coat turned up with Red, a red Waistcoat, and black Velvet Jockey Cap",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Mr. Watson’s, in Billiter-square, Fenchurch-street",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1757‑04‑14,r0269,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from h[i]s Master John Gardner of Bartholey, in the County of Monmouth, Esq; A Negro Servant called Windsor, about five Feet four Inches high, slim made, and about 20 Years of Age, he speaks good English, and is supposed will take on him the Name of Henry Win; he had on when he went away, a new Dust-coloured Working Frock lined with brown Holland, a new flowered Linen Waistcoat, or a scarlet Livery Waistcoat with Silver Buttons, a Pair of plain new Cloth Breeches tied at the Knees with blue Ribbon, or a Pair of blue Livery Cloth Breeches with Silver Buttons, a Silver-laced Livery hat, the Lace of which it is supposed he may have taken off, the better to disguise him, and a black Bob Wig, tho’ his black Wool was grown long enough to go without a Wig; on his left Shoulder is his Master’s Plantation Mark in the West-Indies, viz. I.8.G. he is suspected of having robb’d his Master of some Silver Spoons, which are missing, Linen, and other Things of Value; he went out of Monmouthshire to Monmouth. Whoever shall apprehend him and bring him to John Fielding, Esq; shall have Five Guineas Reward; and any Person who shall detain or secrete him, will be liable to be prosecuted, he being the absolute Property of John Gardner, Esq; aforesaid. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Windsor (Henry Win),20,Negro,,male,64,"slim made, his black Wool was grown long enough to go without a Wig; on his left Shoulder is his Master’s Plantation Mark in the West-Indies, viz. I.8.G.",-,-,-,-,"on his left Shoulder is his Master’s Plantation Mark in the West-Indies, viz. I.8.G.",-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a new Dust-coloured Working Frock lined with brown Holland, a new flowered Linen Waistcoat, or a scarlet Livery Waistcoat with Silver Buttons, a Pair of plain new Cloth Breeches tied at the Knees with blue Ribbon, or a Pair of blue Livery Cloth Breeches with Silver Buttons, a Silver-laced Livery hat, the Lace of which it is supposed he may have taken off, the better to disguise him, and a black Bob Wig","theft (suspected): some Silver Spoons, which are missing, Linen, and other Things of Value",yes,"John Gardner, Esq",-,"Bartholey, in the County of Monmouth","John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,Wales,"Bartholey, in the County of Monmouth",Wales,out of Monmouthshire to Monmouth,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 16th, 21st, 23rd April 1757.",
1757‑05‑28,r0006,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"THAT on Thursday 26th inst. deserted from Neil MacNeil of Bristol, merchant, a MULATTO BOY, named PETER, aged 18 years or thereabout, about five feet, of a good complexion, well built, and speaks good English. He had on when he run away, a grey livery, faced with red, wash’d metal buttons to his coat and waistcoat, a brown cut wig, a hat with a gold loop and button to it. Whoever apprehends the said boy, and brings him to Mr. Matthew McAllister merchant in Edinburgh, shall have five guineas reward. - He is supposed to be lurking about Leith or Edinburgh; it is desired that no shipmaster or private family will harbour or give him countenance.",Central belt Scotland,1757-05-26,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Peter,18,Mulatto,,male,60,"good complexion, well built",-,-,-,-,-,-,good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey livery, faced with red, wash’d metal buttons to his coat and waistcoat, a brown cut wig, a hat with a gold loop and button to it",no,no,Neil MacNeil,merchant,Bristol,Mr Mathew McAllister,merchant,Edinburgh,,South  West England,Bristol,Central belt scotland,Leith or Edinburgh,-,5,5,,-,five guineas,,-,
1757‑09‑16,r0270,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from the Snow Anne and Rebecca John Wills, Master, a Negro Man, named Cato, smooth faced, about 5 Feet 7 Inches, he had on a brown Jacket and striped Waistcoat, a new Pair of white Trowsers, and brown Wig; the Negro is the Property of Mess Thomlinson and Treochick and Co.   Whoever will bring him to the above Gentlemen shall receive Three Guineas Reward; and if any Person entertains him, they must expect to be prosecuted according to Law.
 ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cato,,Negro,,male,67,smooth faced,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Jacket and striped Waistcoat, a new Pair of white Trowsers, and brown Wig",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Thomlinson; Mr. Treochick,-,Mess Thomlinson and Treochick and Co.,yes,South East England,the Snow Anne and Rebecca,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1757‑09‑20,r0412,Public Advertiser,"RUN Away, a Mullotto, about twenty Years of Age, about five Feet eight Inches high, a black Wig, and is much pitted with the Small-pox, had on a blue Frock, and light-ribbed Stockings, speaks very good English, and lived lately at Richmond; as this Black is the Property of a Lady now in England, whom he is strongly suspected to have robbed, if any Person will apprehend him, and bring him to John Fielding Esq; shall receive Five Guineas Reward on Conviction. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Mulatto,,male,68,much pitted with the Small-pox,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Wig, blue Frock, and light-ribbed Stockings",theft: is strongly suspected to have robbed [his owner],no,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward on Conviction,yes,"ibid. - 24th September 1757, p.3.",
1757‑09‑24,r0783,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"                           Bristol, September 24, 1757.RUN AWAY the 20th of this Instant, from his Master, Capt. Ezekiel Nash, of this City, a NEGRO MAN-SERVANT, about Five Feet Four Inches high, answers to the Name of JOHN; had on when he went away, a brown Cloth Coat, with Metal Buttons, a strip’d Cotton Waistcoat, red Hair Shag Breeches, a Pair of white long Trowsers, and a brown Wig. – Whoever will secure the said Negro Servant, and bring him to his said Master, at Messrs. Blake and Palmer’s in Corn-street, Bristol, shall be rewarded for their Trouble; and if any Persons secret or conceal him, they will be prosecuted by his said Master.",South West England,1757-09-20,Bristol Library (Bristol),John,,Negro,,male,64,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a brown Cloth Coat, with Metal Buttons, a strip’d Cotton Waistcoat, red Hair Shag Breeches, a Pair of white long Trowsers, and a brown Wi",no,yes,Capt. Ezekiel Nash,- ; -,Bristol,Messrs. Blake and Palmer,-,"Corn-street, Bristol",,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,,,,rewarded for their Trouble,rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1757‑09‑30,r0413,Public Advertiser,"RUN away September 19, 1757, a Mulatto or Tawny, about Twenty Years of Age, born in Barbadoes, about five Feet, five Inches high, has very lately cut off his Hair, and now wears a black Wig. He is much pitted with the Small-Pox, speaks very good English, has lived these three last Summers at Richmond in Surry, and in London all last Winter, is known by the Name of John Jones, and is the Property of Mrs. Barwick, who now lives at Richmond. If any Person will apprehend him, and bring him to John Fielding, Esq; shall immediately receive Five Guineas Reward. If any Person or Persons harbour or secrete this Mulatto, they may expect to be prosecuted according to Law.  He lived two Years at Cork in Ireland, and since that two Years at Bath.",South East England,1757-09-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Jones,20,Mulatto,West Indies,male,65,"has very lately cut off his Hair, He is much pitted with the Small-Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Mrs. Barwick,-,Richmond,"John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 5th, 7th October 1757. [both p.3]",yes
1757‑10‑29,r0271,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his M[a]ster, a Negro Man Slave, named Will, and sometimes goes by the Name of George. Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, and bring him to John Fielding, Esq; in Bow-street, Covent Garden, shall receive two Guineas Reward.   He is a tall stout black Man, had on when he went away a blue Flannel Jacket, grey Breeches, checked Shirt, red Woollen Cap, and a Hat, (a Sea Dress) he also took with him an old thin blue Coat.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Will (George),,Negro,,male,tall,stout,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Flannel Jacket, grey Breeches, checked Shirt, red Woollen Cap, and a Hat, (a Sea Dress) he also took with him an old thin blue Coat",no,no,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq",-,"Bow-street, Covent Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1757‑11‑17,r0272,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the Elizabeth, William Gordon, Master, a Negro Servant, about twenty-two Years of Age, goes by the Name of Oliver, very black, about five Feet eight Inches, well shaped, and speaks good English; had on a green Jacket, white Flannel Waistcoat, and new Shoes and Stockings.  Whoever stops him, and gives Notice on board said Ship at King Stairs, or to Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin Lane, shall have [t]wo Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Oliver,22,Negro,,male,68,"very black, well shaped",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a green Jacket, white Flannel Waistcoat, and new Shoes and Stockings",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Elizabeth, at King Stairs; Carolina Coffee-house in Birchin Lane",yes,South East England,from on board the Elizabeth,-,-,-,2,2,,-,[t]wo Guineas,,-,
1757‑11‑24,r0414,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Wednesday the 16th instant, from the London, Matthew Moran, from St. Kit’s, a Negro Man, named Joe, or Joseph, about five Feet six Inches high, aged about thirty-two Years, came from St. Kit’s in the Laton, Capt. Joseph Lee, talks but indifferent English, being the first Time of his being in England, and born at Guiney, his right Hand is cut on the Back so much by a Fight with another Negro, that he is almost disabled of it, and hangs the same as if useless. Whoever will discover the said Negro, so that he may be taken, shall have two Guineas Reward, by applying to his Master, at Mr. Edward Ledger’s, in Love-Lane, Rotherhith.",South East England,1757-11-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe (Joseph),32,Negro,Africa,male,66,"his right Hand is cut on the Back so much, that he is almost disabled of it, and hangs the same as if useless",-,"his right Hand is cut on the Back so much, that he is almost disabled of it, and hangs the same as if useless",-,-,-,-,talks but indifferent English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"Mr. Edward Ledger’s, in Love-Lane, Rotherhith",yes,South East England,the London,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1757‑12‑05,r0273,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on the 22d of November last, from Maynard Clark, Esq; of Birchanger in the county [of] Essex, a Negro Lad of about seventeen Years of Age, named Francis, with a silver Watch and other valuable Effects; he is of a middling Stature, well made and of a very deep black, pitted with the Small-pox, wears a black cut Wig, and speaks good English.  Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to Mr. Richard Cracraft, Attorney, in Philpot-lane, Fenchurch-street, shall receive three Guineas Reward, and be indemnified.",South East England,1757-11-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Francis,17,Negro,,male,middling Stature,"well made and of a very deep black, pitted with the Small-pox, wears a black cut Wig",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,"Maynard Clark, Esq",-,Birchanger in the county [of] Essex,Mr. Richard Cracraft,Attorney,"Philpot-lane, Fenchurch-street",,South East England,Birchanger in the county [of] Essex,-,-,-,3,3,,be indemnified,"three Guineas Reward, and be indemnified",,-,
1758‑02‑11,r0274,Public Advertiser,"RUN from his Master’s, a black Slave, about 30 Years of Age, goes by the Name of Edmund Townsend, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, wears a black Wig, and had on a blue Coat. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to John Fielding, Esq; shall receive one Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Edmund Townsend,30,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"wears a black Wig, and had on a blue Coat",no,no,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,one Guinea,,-,
1758‑03‑02,r0611,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED from his Master’s Service, a black Boy, about 11 Years of Age, his Hair short and a little curling, and is cut on the top of the Crown, his lower Lip is swelled by a Hurt, and sticks out beyond the upper. He had on when absented an old short green Jacket with red Cuffs, his Breeches blue, with most of the Buttons of the Knees uncapped.  Whoever brings him to Mr Waller’s Livery Stables, the Corner of Princes-street, Rotherith, shall be handsomely rewarded; and whoever conceals him, as he is suspected of robbing his Master, will be prosecuted.   The Boy’s name is Parad[i]ze.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Parad[i]ze,11,Negro,,male,,"his Hair short and a little curling, and is cut on the top of the Crown, his lower Lip is swelled by a Hurt, and sticks out beyond the upper",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old short green Jacket with red Cuffs, his Breeches blue, with most of the Buttons of the Knees uncapped",theft: is suspected of robbing his Master,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Mr Waller’s Livery Stables, the Corner of Princes-street, Rotherith",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1758‑03‑07,r0275,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master last Saturday Morning early, a Negro Boy, about 14 or 15 Years of Age, has thick Lips, and a very broad or flat Nose, and is either close shaved or has a P. clipped in the Woolley Hair over his left Temple; had on when he went away a dark brown Coat lined with green, a green Waistcoat, and a black Cap; he answers to the Name of Monmouth or Berry.  Whoever harbours him will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law, he being an indented Servant; but whoever will secure him, so that his Master may have him again, shall receive two Guineas Reward, to be paid by me John Bullen, at the Hampshire Hog at Bethnal Green. ",South East England,1758-03-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Monmouth (Berry),14-15,Negro,,male,,"has thick lips, and a very broad or flat Nose, and is either close shaved or has a P. clipped in the Woolley Hair over his left Temple",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark brown Coat lined with green, a green Waistcoat, and a black Cap",no,no,-,-,-,John Bullen,-,Hampshire Hog at Bethnal Green,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes," ibid. - 9th, 10th March 1758 [both p.2].",
1758‑03‑18,r0660,London Chronicle,"                                   March 17, 1758.WHEREAS a Negroe, called JOSEPH BLENHEIM, about Nineteen or Twenty Years of Age, short and thick in Stature, the Property of Capt. Richard Watkins, having ran away the latter End of last September, and enlisted in Sir Robert Rich’s Regiment of Dragoons, from whence he was discharged by the Secretary of War’s Order, the 19th of last January, as being the Property of Capt. Watkins. And the said Negroe did the 15th Instant again run away from his said Master’s Service; and, upon going away, declared his Intention again to enlist in the said Regiment. Whoever will apprehend and bring the said Negro to Saunders Welch, Esq; at his Office in Long Acre, shall receive from him Five Guineas Reward: And any Person who will give Information to Mr. Welch, by Means of which the said Negroe may be secured, shall receive Two Guineas Reward. And if any Person, after this Notice, shall harbour or detain the said Negroe, Capt. Watkins will prosecute them with the utmost Rigour of the Law.  N.B. That if the above Negroe should be enlisted in any Regiment, the reasonable Expences of bringing him to Mr. Weich shall be paid above the Five Guineas.",South East England,1758-03-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Blenheim,19-20,Negro,,male,short,thick in Stature,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Capt. Richard Watkins,-,-,"Saunders Welch, Esq",-,his Office in Long Acre,,-,-,-,to enlist in Sir Robert Rich’s Regiment of Dragoons,-,5,5,,Two Guineas Reward for Information,Five Guineas,,-,
1758‑04‑15,r0790,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"RUN away the 24th of March last, from Mr. NEAL McNEAL, A MALOTTA BOY, about Five Feet Five Inches high, well set, and good Features. He had on when he went away, a light grey Coat lined with red, red Waistcoat, and a black Wig. – Whoever apprehends him so as to bring him to the said Mr. NEAL McNEAL, on St. Philip’s Plain, shall receive FIVE GUINEAS Reward; but if the said Malotta Boy be kept or concern’d by any Person or Persons, they shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South West England,1758-03-24,See notes,,,Mulatto,,male,65,"well set, and good Features",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light grey Coat lined with red, red Waistcoat, and a black Wig",no,yes,Mr. Neal McNeal,-,St. Philip’s Plain,Mr. Neal McNeal,- ; Merchant,St. Philip’s Plain,,South West England,St. Philip’s Plain,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward,,-,
1758‑06‑08,r0276,Public Advertiser,"WHereas one Peter, a Mulatto Boy, absented from his Master’s Service in Miles's-lane, Cannon-street. Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him to John Fielding, Esq; shall receive Five Guineas Reward.  The said Peter is a well-set Boy, about 4 Feet 6 Inches high, speaks very good English, is a handsome Boy for a Mulatto, and was dressed in a grey Livery. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,,Mulatto,,male,54,"well-set, handsome",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,a grey Livery,no,no,-,-,"Miles's-lane, Cannon-street","John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,South East England,"Miles's-lane, Cannon-street",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1758‑06‑17,r0278,Public Advertiser,"ON Thursday the 15th instant, early in the Morning, eloped from his Master, a Negro Man, between 25 and 28 Years of Age, about 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high. He is a well limbed Fellow, very black, small Nose and Eyes, wants two of his front Teeth, and speaks broken English, a little French and Spanish, and answers to the Name of Joseph. When he went away, he had on a blue Frock Coat, with a red Velvet Cape, a Crimson Waistcoat, and blue Breeches, and a blackish Wig. He carried with him a brown ribbed Worsted Coat with gold Frogs, and cuffed with Crimson Velvet, and a black Sattin Waistcoat.  Whoever will give Intelligence of the said Negro, so that he may be apprehended, to Peter Simond, Esq; in Austin Friars, shall receive Five Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1758-06-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph,25-28,Negro,,male,68-69,"well limbed, very black, small Nose and Eyes, wants two of his front Teeth",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks broken English, a little French and Spanish",,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Frock Coat, with a red Velvet Cape, a Crimson Waistcoat, and blue Breeches, and a blackish Wig. He carried with him a brown ribbed Worsted Coat with gold Frogs, and cuffed with Crimson Velvet, and a black Satin Waistcoat","theft: (possibly) He carried with him a brown ribbed Worsted Coat with gold Frogs, and cuffed with Crimson Velvet, and a black Satin Waistcoat",No,-,-,-,"Peter Simond, Esq",-,Austin Friars,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1758‑07‑11,r0279,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a Negro Man about 28 Years of Age, five Foot five Inches high, wants one of his front Teeth, very black and well shaped, and answers to the Name of Joseph Anthonis, speaks broken English, French and Spanish; he had on him a blue Coat with red Cape and Buttons, a Crimson Waistcoat, and black Breeches.  Whoever apprehends him so as to be taken, will receive Four Guineas Reward, by applying to Peter Simonds, Esq; in Austin-Fryars, London. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Anthonis,28,Negro,,male,65,"wants one of his front Teeth, very black and well shaped",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks broken English, French and Spanish",,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat with red Cape and Buttons, a Crimson Waistcoat, and black Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,"Peter Simonds, Esq",-,"Austin-Fryars, London",,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,Four Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 12th, 13th, 15th, 19th July 1758.",
1758‑07‑14,r0277,Public Advertiser,"WHereas one Peter, a Mulatto Boy, absented from his Master’s Service in Bristol, about 4 Months ago.  Whoever will apprehend and bring him to John Fielding, Esq; shall receive Five Guineas Reward.  The said Peter is a well-set Boy, about four Feet six Inches high, speaks very good English, is a handsome Boy for a Mulatto, and was dressed in a grey Livery.",South East England,1758-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,,Mulatto,,male,54,"well-set, handsome",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,a grey Livery,no,no,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,yes
1758‑07‑22,r0280,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a Negro Man about 28 Years of age, five Feet five Inches high, wants one of his front Teeth, very black and well shaped, and answers to the Name of Joseph Anthonis, speaks broken English, French and Spanish; he had on him a blue Coat with red Cape and Buttons, a Crimson Waistcoat, and black Breeches.  Whoever apprehends him so as to be taken, will receive Ten Guineas Reward, by applying to Peter Simonds, Esq; in Austin-friars.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Anthonis,28,Negro,,male,65,"wants one of his front Teeth, very black and well shaped",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks broken English, French and Spanish",,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat with red Cape and Buttons, a Crimson Waistcoat, and black Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,"Peter Simonds, Esq",-,Austin-friars,,-,-,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,,-,yes
1758‑08‑26,r0784,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"RUN AWAY, from Capt. Samuel Whyting, a NEGRO BOY, about 16 Years old, Five Feet Six Inches high, had lately the Small Pox, and it appears fresh pitted on his Face, he is slender made: Had on when he went away a White Fustian Frock, Black Wig, Red or Flower’d Cotten Waistcoat, and Dark Fustian Breeches. – Any Person that will take the said Boy, and bring him to Capt. Whyting, shall receive One Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges.",South West England,,Bristol Library (Bristol),,16,Negro,,male,66,"fresh pitted on his Face, slender made",smallpox (had lately),-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a White Fustian Frock, Black Wig, Red or Flower’d Cotten Waistcoat, and Dark Fustian Breeches",no,no,Capt. Samuel Whyting,-,-,Capt. Samuel Whyting,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,One Guinea Reward and all reasonable Charges,,-,
1758‑09‑04,r0049,Glasgow Courant,"Run away, About 15 or 16 days ago, from Mrs. Campbell of Askomils, in Inveraray,A BLACK BOY, about 14 years of age; he was dressed in a dark brown coat, with yellow lining and yellow metal buttons, and breeches of the same colour, a drugget vest, strip’d with blue, red and white, and short black curly hair.   Whoever will apprehend him, and send information to Mess. Campbell & Connel, merchants in Glasgow, shall have a sufficient reward, and all charges paid.",Central belt Scotland,1758-08,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),,14,Negro,,male,,short black curly hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark brown coat, with yellow lining and yellow metal buttons and breeches of the same colour, a drugget vest, strip’d with blue, red and white",no,no,Mrs. Campbell,-,"Askomils, Inveraray",Mess. Campbell & Connel,merchants,Glasgow,,West coast of Scotland,"Askomils, Inveraray",-,-,-,,,,"sufficient reward, and all charges paid","sufficient reward, and all charges paid",,-,
1758‑09‑08,r0641,Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser and Mercantile Register,"RUN AWAY,From Dent in Yorkshire, on Monday the 28th of Aug last. THOMAS ANSON, a Negro Man, about five Feet six Inches High, aged 20 Years or upwards, and broad set. Whoever will bring the said Man back to Dent, or give any Information that he may be had again, shall receive a handsome Reward from Mr. Edmund Sill of Dent, or Mr. David Kenyon, Merchant in Liverpool.",North West England,1758-08-28,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Thomas Anson,>20,Negro,,male,66,broad set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Edmund Sill; Mr. David Kenyon,- ; Merchant,Dent; Liverpool,,North East England,Dent in Yorkshire,-,-,-,,,,a handsome Reward,a handsome Reward,yes,"ibid. - 15th September, 1758.",
1758‑11‑07,r0281,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Nevis Planter, John Beach, Commander, a Negro Man, named Yok, speaks French, and very little English, low of Stature, bow legged. Also, another named Peter, of middle Stature, speaks French and English.  Whoever will bring the above Negroes on board the said Ship at Deptford, or give Intelligence where they may be had, shall receive two Guineas per each, and reasonable Charges.    Nov. 1, 1758.",South East England,1758-11-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Yok,,Negro,,male,low of Stature,bow legged,-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks French, and very little English",,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Ship Nevis Planter, at Deptford",yes,South East England,"the Ship Nevis Planter, at Deptford",-,-,Peter,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"two Guineas per each, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1758‑11‑07,r0282,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from the Ship Nevis Planter, John Beach, Commander, a Negro Man, named Yok, speaks French, and very little English, low of Stature, bow legged. Also, another named Peter, of middle Stature, speaks French and English.  Whoever will bring the above Negroes on board the said Ship at Deptford, or give Intelligence where they may be had, shall receive two Guineas per each, and reasonable Charges.    Nov. 1, 1758.",South East England,1758-11-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,,Negro,,male,middle Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks French and English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Ship Nevis Planter, at Deptford",yes,South East England,"the Ship Nevis Planter, at Deptford",-,-,Yok,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"two Guineas per each, and reasonable Charges",,-,
1758‑11‑14,r0283,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Saturday the 4th inst. from on board the Ship Northesk, Alex. Mac Millan, Master, a Negro Man, named Cambridge, the Property of the said Mac Millan.  Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, and bring him to the Bar of Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street, or to the said Alexander Mac Millan, shall have two Guineas Reward. He had on a red Sailors Jacket and a Cap, and a Sore on the back Part of his Leg, occasioned by the Fall of a Log of Wood; he pretended he is free; he is a stout Man, and speaks but bad English. Whoever entertains him will be prosecuted as the Law directs.  ALEXANDER MAC MILLAN.",South East England,1758-11-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cambridge,,Negro,,male,,"stout, and a Sore on the back Part of his Leg",-,"a Sore on the back Part of his Leg, occasioned by the Fall of a Log of Wood",-,-,-,-,speaks but bad English,,-,-,-,-,,a red Sailors Jacket and a Cap,no,yes,Alexander Mac Millan,-,-,- ; Alexander Mac Millan,- ; -,the Bar of Lloyd’s Coffee-house in Lombard-street; -,yes,South East England,the Ship Northesk,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1758‑11‑20,r0284,Public Advertiser,"RUN away, two Negro Girls, and Sisters, named Jane Gray and Maria Gray; Jane is short and well-set, with the Evil in her Neck, and now very much swelled, 18 Years of Age, and speaks good English; Maria is slender, and rather taller than the other, 16 Years of Age.  Whoever will bring either of the above Negro Girls to Capt. Barrett, near Shadwell Church, or to John Fielding, Esq; shall receive one Guinea Reward for ea[c]h.   They are Captain Barrett’s Property, and any Person harbouring or secreting them, will be prosecuted for the same.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jane Gray,18,Negro,,female,short,"well-set, with the Evil in her Neck, and now very much swelled",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Captain Barrett,-,near Shadwell Church,"Captain Barrett; John Fielding, Esq",- ; -,near Shadwell Church; -,,South East England,-,-,-,Maria Gray,1,1,,-,one Guinea Reward for each,,-,
1758‑11‑22,r0285,Public Advertiser,"RUN away, two Negro Girls, and Sisters, named Jane Gray and Maria Gray; Jane is short and well-set, with the Evil in her Neck, and now very much swelled, 18 Years of Age, and speaks good English; Maria is slender, and rather taller than the other, 16 Years of Age.  Whoever will bring either of the above Negro Girls to Capt. Barrett, near Shadwell Church, or to John Fielding, Esq; shall receive one Guinea Reward for ea[c]h.   They are Captain Barrett’s Property, and any Person harbouring or secreting them, will be prosecuted for the same.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Maria  Gray,16,Negro,,female,"rather taller than [her sister, who is short]",slender,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Captain Barrett,-,near Shadwell Church,"Captain Barrett; John Fielding, Esq",- ; -,near Shadwell Church; -,,South East England,-,-,-,Jane Gray,1,1,,-,one Guinea Reward for each,,-,
1758‑11‑28,r0286,Public Advertiser,"RUN away Yesterday Morning from the Prince of Prussia, Fredrick Herbert Commander, a Negro Man about twenty or twenty-one Years of Age, call’d Cuffee, about five Feet nine or ten Inches tall, slightly made, and very much Pock-fretten, and speaks pretty good English.  Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, and deliver him on board the said Ship lying at Ratcliff-cross, or give Intelligence where he may be found, shall have Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid. Whoever harbours or entertains the said Negro, shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity.",South East England,1758-11-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cuffee,20-21,Negro,,male,69-70,"slightly made, and very much Pock-fretten",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Prince of Prussia, lying at Ratcliff-cross",yes,South East England,"the Prince of Prussia, lying at Ratcliff-cross",-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1759‑02‑13,r0539,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Sunday Night the 11th inst. from on board the Truman, now in Mess. Well’s Dock, Deptford, a Negro Slave, named Theodore, speaks the French Tongue, born at Martinico, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, had on when he run away a blue Jacket, and a green one under, wearing a Hat and Wig.  Whoever apprehends the said Negro Slave and brings him to Mr. Comyn, at his House in Paradise Street, Rotherhith, shall receive three Guineas Reward with reasonable Charges.  It is imagined he may attempt escaping on board some of the Foreign Ships now in the River; the Clearing Officers at Gravesend are requested to examine the said Ships.               Whoever harbours him will be prosecuted. ",South East England,1759-02-11,British Library: Microfilm (London),Theodore,,Negro,West Indies,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks the French Tongue,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket, and a green one under, wearing a Hat and Wig",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Comyn,-,"Paradise Street, Rotherith",yes,South East England,the Truman,South East England,It is imagined he may attempt escaping on board some of the Foreign Ships now in the River,-,3,3,,reasonable Charges,three Guineas Reward with reasonable Charges,yes,"ibid. - 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd February 1759. 
 ",yes
1759‑03‑13,r0287,Public Advertiser,"RUN from on board the Trueman at Deptford, on Sunday 11th instant, a Negro Man, named Thomas Douglas, belonging to Capt. Nicholas Comyn: he is about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, well-set and well-limbed.  Whoever apprehends the said Negro Man, and brings him on board the said Ship, will be paid Ten Guineas.  And at the same Time for Theodore Legrass, who run away from the said Ship on the 11th of February last, which has been described in the Public Papers, reasonable Charges will be allowed.  It is imagined they are still in the Neighbou[r]hood of Deptford. ",South East England,1759-03-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Douglas,25,Negro,,male,66,well-set and well-limbed,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Capt. Nicholas Comyn,-,the Trueman at Deptford,-,-,the Trueman at Deptford,yes,South East England,the Trueman at Deptford,South East England,It is imagined they are still in the Neighbou[r]hood of Deptford,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 14th March 1759, p.3.",
1759‑03‑13,r0288,Public Advertiser,"RUN from on board the Trueman at Deptford, on Sunday 11th instant, a Negro Man, named Thomas Douglas, belonging to Capt. Nicholas Comyn: he is about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, well-set and well-limbed.  Whoever apprehends the said Negro Man, and brings him on board the said Ship, will be paid Ten Guineas.  And at the same Time for Theodore Legrass, who run away from the said Ship on the 11th of February last, which has been described in the Public Papers, reasonable Charges will be allowed.  It is imagined they are still in the Neighbou[r]hood of Deptford. ",South East England,1759-02-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Theodore  Legrass,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,South East England,the Trueman at Deptford,South East England,It is imagined they are still in the Neighbou[r]hood of Deptford,-,,,,reasonable Charges,reasonable Charges,yes,"Ibid. - 14th March 1759, p.3.",
1759‑04‑05,r0411,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"         A     N  E  G  R  O   M  A  N,Of a swarthy Complexion, short Negro Hair, speaks good English, knows no other Language, by the Name of JOE, about five Feet seven Inches high, well sett, had on a brown Sailor’s Waistcoat, Trowsers, a round Hat and Worsted Cap; when went away believed, by inticement, from the Medway Brig, Paynter Dickenson, Master, for Georgia, at Union Stairs, about nine o’Clock in the Evening, on Tuesday the 3d Instant. Whoever brings the said Negro Man to Mr. John Hutchinson, at the Two Mariners, near Union Stairs, Wapping, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.
 ",South East England,1759-04-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe,,Negro,,male,67,"short Negro Hair, well sett",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks good English, knows no other Language",,-,-,"believed, by inticement",-,,"a brown Sailor’s Waistcoat, Trowsers, a round Hat and Worsted Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Hutchinson,-,"the Two Mariners, near Union Stairs, Wapping",yes,South East England,"the Medway Brig, for Georgia, at Union Stairs",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1759‑04‑14,r0785,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"                           Bristol, April 14, 1759.            R U N   A W A Y,On Thursday last the 12th Instant, about Seven o’Clock in the Evening, from Capt. JOSEPH HOLBROOK, in Guinea-street,  A Negroe Man, named THOMAS,  A Native of the Island of Jamaica. He is about five Feet six Inches high, speaks good English, and had on a dark brown Wig. – Whoever will give Intelligence of the said Negroe so that he may be had again, to Capt. JOSEPH HOLBROOK as above, shall receive a handsome Reward.",South West England,1759-04-12,Bristol Library (Bristol),Thomas,,Negro,West Indies,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a dark brown Wig,no,no,Capt. Joseph Holbrook,-,-,Capt. Joseph Holbrook,-,-,,South West England,Guinea-street,-,-,-,,,,a handsome Reward,a handsome Reward,,-,
1759‑09‑10,r0289,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Abel Dottin, of English in the County of Oxford, Esq; two Mulatto Men, one of them 6 Feet high, of [a] pale Complexion, with a black Mole in his Face, wears his own long black Hair, and is knock'd knee’d, and goes by the Name of Stephen Wallcott. The other is about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a deep yellow Complexion, much pitted with the Small pox, wears his own brown curl’d Hair, has an Impediment in his Speech, and goes by the Name of John Philip Austen.  If any person can give Intelligence of both or either of the Persons abovementioned to Mr. Sayer, at the Sign of the Star, in Arundel-street in the Strand, so as they or either of them may be taken into Custody, shall receive a Reward of Ten Guineas; and whoever shall detain the said two Persons, or either of them, after this Notice, shall be prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law.  A very fine large Turtle to be disposed of. Enquire of Mr. Sayer as above.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Stephen Wallcott,,Mulatto,,male,72,"pale complexion, with a black Mole in his Face, wears his own long black Hair, and is knock'd knee’d",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,"Abel Dottin, Esq",-,of English in the County of Oxford,Mr. Sayer,-,"the Sign of the Star, in Arundel-street in the Strand",,South East England,County of Oxford,-,-,John Philip Austen,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas [for both],,-,
1759‑09‑10,r0290,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Abel Dottin, of English in the County of Oxford, Esq; two Mulatto Men, one of them 6 Feet high, of [a] pale Complexion, with a black Mole in his Face, wears his own long black Hair, and is knock'd knee’d, and goes by the Name of Stephen Wallcott. The other is about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a deep yellow Complexion, much pitted with the Small pox, wears his own brown curl’d Hair, has an Impediment in his Speech, and goes by the Name of John Philip Austen.  If any person can give Intelligence of both or either of the Persons abovementioned to Mr. Sayer, at the Sign of the Star, in Arundel-street in the Strand, so as they or either of them may be taken into Custody, shall receive a Reward of Ten Guineas; and whoever shall detain the said two Persons, or either of them, after this Notice, shall be prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law.  A very fine large Turtle to be disposed of. Enquire of Mr. Sayer as above.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Philip Austen,,Mulatto,,male,65,"a deep yellow Complexion, much pitted with the Small-pox, wears his own brown curl’d Hair",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,"Abel Dottin, Esq",-,of English in the County of Oxford,Mr. Sayer,-,"the Sign of the Star, in Arundel-street in the Strand",,South East England,County of Oxford,-,-,Stephen Wallcott,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas [for both],,-,
1759‑09‑24,r0040,Caledonian Mercury,"     Run away from Glasgow,ON Friday, the 21st instant, a NEGROE MAN, about five feet, two inches high, with a scar upon one of his cheeks, is well made, and went off in a sailor’s dress.  Whoever apprehends him, and brings him to Michael Ancram, Merchant in Edinburgh, or to James Anderson, Merchant in Glasgow, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all charges paid. If he be found in any place in the country, pray secure him; and inform any of the above gentlemen.",Central belt Scotland,1759-09-21,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,62,a scar upon one of his cheeks,-,-,a tear upon one of his cheeks; well made,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a sailor’s dress,no,no,-,-,-,Michael Ancram; James Anderson,Merchant; Merchant,Edinburgh; Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,,,,"handsomely rewarded, and all charges paid","handsomely rewarded, and all charges paid",,-,
1759‑10‑25,r0291,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED themselves Yesterday from on board the Ship Hampden, Richard Mackenzie, Commander, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford, the following Negro Men, viz. Boatswain, Johnny Mass, Jack Black, and Harry Green; they are all stout able young Men, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, and had on when they went away blue Jackets; it is imagined they are gone down to Gravesend, and will endeavour to get away in some outward-bound Ships.  It is therefore desired that no Commanders of Vessels will harbour, employ, or conceal any of the said Negroes, they being the Property of the Owner of the said Ship, and whoever will apprehend and bring them, or any of them, to the Commander of the said Ship on board her, or at the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges. The said Ship is now lying off Cherry Garden Stairs.",South East England,1759-10-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Boatswain,young,Negro,,male,68,"stout, able",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,blue Jacket,no,no,-,-,-,Richard Mackenzie,Commander of the Ship Hampden,"the Ship Hampden, lying off Cherry Garden Stairs; the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill",yes,South East England,"the Ship Hampden, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford",South East England,Gravesend,"Johnny Mass, Jack Black, and Harry Green",1,1,,all reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1759‑10‑25,r0292,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED themselves Yesterday from on board the Ship Hampden, Richard Mackenzie, Commander, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford, the following Negro Men, viz. Boatswain, Johnny Mass, Jack Black, and Harry Green; they are all stout able young Men, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, and had on when they went away blue Jackets; it is imagined they are gone down to Gravesend, and will endeavour to get away in some outward-bound Ships.  It is therefore desired that no Commanders of Vessels will harbour, employ, or conceal any of the said Negroes, they being the Property of the Owner of the said Ship, and whoever will apprehend and bring them, or any of them, to the Commander of the said Ship on board her, or at the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges. The said Ship is now lying off Cherry Garden Stairs.
 ",South East England,1759-10-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Johnny Mass,young,Negro,,male,68,"stout, able",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,blue Jacket,no,no,-,-,-,Richard Mackenzie,Commander of the Ship Hampden,"the Ship Hampden, lying off Cherry Garden Stairs; the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill",yes,South East England,"the Ship Hampden, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford",South East England,Gravesend,"Boatswain, Jack Black, and Harry Green",1,1,,-,"a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1759‑10‑25,r0293,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED themselves Yesterday from on board the Ship Hampden, Richard Mackenzie, Commander, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford, the following Negro Men, viz. Boatswain, Johnny Mass, Jack Black, and Harry Green ; they are all stout able young Men, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, and had on when they went away blue Jackets; it is imagined they are gone down to Gravesend, and will endeavour to get away in some outward-bound Ships.
  It is therefore desired that no Commanders of Vessels will harbour, employ, or conceal any of the said Negroes, they being the Property of the Owner of the said Ship, and whoever will apprehend and bring them, or any of them, to the Commander of the said Ship on board her, or at the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges. The said Ship is now lying off Cherry Garden Stairs.
 ",South East England,1759-10-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack Black,young,Negro,,male,68,"stout, able",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,blue Jacket,no,no,-,-,-,Richard Mackenzie,Commander of the Ship Hampden,"the Ship Hampden, lying off Cherry Garden Stairs; the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill",yes,South East England,"the Ship Hampden, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford",South East England,Gravesend,"Boatswain, Johnny Mass, and Harry Green",1,1,,-,"a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1759‑10‑25,r0294,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED themselves Yesterday from on board the Ship Hampden, Richard Mackenzie, Commander, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford, the following Negro Men, viz. Boatswain, Johnny Mass, Jack Black, and Harry Green; they are all stout able young Men, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, and had on when they went away blue Jackets; it is imagined they are gone down to Gravesend, and will endeavour to get away in some outward-bound Ships.  It is therefore desired that no Commanders of Vessels will harbour, employ, or conceal any of the said Negroes, they being the Property of the Owner of the said Ship, and whoever will apprehend and bring them, or any of them, to the Commander of the said Ship on board her, or at the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges. The said Ship is now lying off Cherry Garden Stairs.
 ",South East England,1759-10-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry Green,young,Negro,,male,68,"stout, able",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,blue Jacket,no,no,-,-,-,Richard Mackenzie,Commander of the Ship Hampden,"the Ship Hampden, lying off Cherry Garden Stairs; the Jamaica Coffee house, Cornhill",yes,South East England,"the Ship Hampden, while she lay repairing in Stanton’s Dock, near Deptford",South East England,Gravesend,"Boatswain, Johnny Mass, and Jack Black",1,1,,-,"a Guinea Reward for each of them, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1759‑11‑22,r0295,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Friday last from the Snow MONTRESOR, Alexander Claxton, Master, lying at Deptford, a Negro Man, named Peter, about 5 feet 10 Inches high, pitted with the Small-pox, speaks good French, (but no English) had on a blue Jacket and blue Cloth Cap, checked Shirt and Woollen Drawers, has Several Scars on his Back, and a large Scald on his left Foot.  Whoever gives Information or brings him to Mr. Leader Cox, in St. Mildred’s Court in the Poultry, or on board the said Snow, shall receive a Guinea Reward. No greater Reward will be given, as he is well known in the Trade.",South East England,1759-11-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,,Negro,,male,70,"pitted with the Small-pox, a large Scald on his left Foot",smallpox,a large Scald on his left Foot,Several Scars on his Back,-,-,-,"speaks good French, (but no English)",,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket and blue Cloth Cap, checked Shirt and Woollen Drawers",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Leader Cox,-,"t. Mildred’s Court in the Poultry; the Snow Montresor, lying at Deptford",yes,South East England,"the Snow Montresor, lying at Deptford",-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1759‑12‑20,r0612,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED from Mr. William Lewis, of the Island of St. Christopher, on the 23d of last July, a Creole Negro Boy, about twenty Years of Age, speaks very good English, a little pitted with the Small-pox, tall and very slender made, and now goes by the fictitious Name of Peter, but his real Name is Tom, and has a Passport signed by James Renelkin, which is a false one: he has been about Five Years at the Blacksmith’s Trade, and is supposed to have made his Escape in some Vessel in the Fleet that arrived last from the West Indies.  Whoever will apprehend and bring the said Negro to Mr. John Cell[s], at Mr. Charles Kingsley’s, Chymist, at the Bell in Fenchurch-street, shall receive two Guineas Reward.  December 19.  1759.         JOHN CELLS, sen.",South East England,1759-07-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom (Peter),20,Creole Negro,,male,tall,"a little pitted with the Small-pox, tall and very slender made",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,Fraud (possibly): a false passport,no,Mr. William Lewis,-,of the Island of St. Christopher,Mr. John Cell[],-,"Mr. Charles Kingsley’s, Chymist, at the Bell in Fenchurch-street",,-,-,-,is supposed to have made his Escape in some Vessel in the Fleet that arrived last from the West Indies,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1760‑01‑21,r0478,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, named Solomon, aged about 30 Years, about five Feet five Inches high, with bad Legs, and long Scars on each Side of his Cheeks, absented himself from his Master on Thursday Morning, the 17th instant; whoever will apprehend the said Negro Man, and deliver him to Simeon Worlock, at Stoke-Newington-Green, or to Capt. Hugh Rose, Commander of the Ship Christian, at Bell Wharf, shall have Half a Guinea Reward. All Masters of Vessels are desired not to harbour or entertain the said Negro Man. He had on a dark Serge Coat, and red Plush Pair of Breeches.",South East England,1760-01-17,British Library: Microfilm (London),Solomon,30,Negro,Africa,male,65,"bad Legs, and long Scars on each Side of his Cheeks",-,-,long Scars on each Side of his Cheeks,long Scars on each Side of his Cheeks,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Serge Coat, and red Plush Pair of Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Simeon Worlock; Capt. Hugh Rose,- ; Commander of the Ship Christian,"Stoke-Newington-Green; the Ship Christian, at Bell Wharf",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea Reward,yes,"ibid. – 22nd January 1760, p.2.",
1760‑01‑22,r0798,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Friday the 11th instant, from on Board a Hulk at Deptford, a Mulatto Frenchman, about 35 Years Old, of a dark Complexion, five Feet nine Inches high, named John Peter; he had on a Pair of new Duck Trowsers, Canvas Frock, blue Jacket, and wears a brown Grogoe; he says he is a Dutchman, but can't speak the Language; talks a little English. Whoever brings or gives Information of him, to the Bar of the New York Coffee House, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1760-01-11,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Peter,35,Mulatto,,male,69,of a dark Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks a little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Pair of new Duck Trowsers, Canvas Frock, blue Jacket, and wears a brown Grogoe",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Bar of the New York Coffee House,yes,South East England,a Hulk at Deptford,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1760‑01‑26,r0799,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS two Negroes, the Property of the Hon. Admiral Clynton, one a strong-built Man, about five Feet seven Inches high, a little pitted with the Small-Pox, about 40 Years of Age, and goes by the name of Shoreham, the other a Woman, about five Feet five Inches high, fat, and very broad-faced, called Betty, have absented and secreted themselves from the said Admiral's Service for some Time past: Whoever entertains them, or either of them, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law; and if any Person or Persons will give Information where the said Negroes, or either of them, are, so that both, or either of them, may be apprehended, such Person or Persons shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, by applying to Mr. Kaye, Attorney at Law, in South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Shoreham,40,Negro,,male,67,"strong-built, a little pitted with the Small-Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,the Hon. Admiral Clynton,-,-,Mr. Kaye,Attorney at Law,"South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square",,-,-,-,-,Betty,,,,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 28th January 1760, p.2.",
1760‑01‑26,r0800,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS two Negroes, the Property of the Hon. Admiral Clynton, one a strong-built Man, about five Feet seven Inches high, a little pitted with the Small-Pox, about 40 Years of Age, and goes by the name of Shoreham, the other a Woman, about five Feet five Inches high, fat, and very broad-faced, called Betty, have absented and secreted themselves from the said Admiral's Service for some Time past: Whoever entertains them, or either of them, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law; and if any Person or Persons will give Information where the said Negroes, or either of them, are, so that both, or either of them, may be apprehended, such Person or Persons shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, by applying to Mr. Kaye, Attorney at Law, in South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Betty,,Negro,,female,65,"fat, and very broad-faced",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,the Hon. Admiral Clynton,-,-,Mr. Kaye,Attorney at Law,"South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square",,-,-,-,-,Shoreham,,,,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 28th January 1760, p.2.",
1760‑02‑09,r0803,Daily Advertiser,"LAST Wednesday Night went away from his Master, a Negro Man, aged about 21, about five Feet ten Inches high, has a Blemish in one of his Eyes, is a little knock-kneed, and his voice rather effeminate. Whoever brings him to Mr. Craddock, Taylor, in Little Wild-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, or sends Information, so that he may be had by his Master, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.  He had on when he went away a dark-brown Suit of Fustian turn'd up with red, and wore a black Wig. If he returns within a Week, his Master will forgive him.",South East England,1760-02-06,British Library: Microfilm (London),,21,Negro,,male,70,"a Blemish in one of his Eyes, is a little knock-kneed, and his voice rather effeminate",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark-brown Suit of Fustian turn'd up with red, and wore a black Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Craddock,Taylor [sic],"Little Wild-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward,yes,"ibid. - 11th February 1760, p.3. ",
1760‑02‑12,r0296,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a Negro Man, who goes by the Name of John Davis, 28 Years of Age, five Feet five Inches high. speaks English well, with a small lisp, a full Black, a little pitted with the Small-pox, bad Legs, a little out shinned, long Feet and Fingers, and small Wrists; had on an old blue Cloth Coat lined with white, with yellow Metal Buttons, a red Cloth Waistcoat with white Metal Buttons, Leather Breeches, a dark cut Bob Wig, and plain Hat with a white Metal Button and Loop.  And as the said Negro is likewise charged on Oath with stealing a Silver Watch, the Property of his said Master, whoever will apprehend and bring him before John Fielding, Esq; shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Davis,28,Negro,,male,65,"a full Black, a little pitted with the Small-pox, bad Legs, a little out shinned, long Feet and Fingers, and small Wrists, with a small lisp",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,,"an old blue Cloth Coat lined with white, with yellow Metal Buttons, a red Cloth Waistcoat with white Metal Buttons, Leather Breeches, a dark cut Bob Wig, and plain Hat with a white Metal Button and Loop",theft: a Silver Watch,no,-,-,-,"John Fielding, Esq",-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1760‑03‑15,r0804,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS an Indian Slave, nam'd Isbell, about eighteen Years old, rather small in Stature, and smooth-faced, ran away from her Mistress at Cheshunt in Hertfordshire last Wednesday, the 12th instant: Whoever will bring her to Mr. Isaac Fonseca, Petticoat Square in Petticoat Lane, London, shall have a reasonable Satisfaction for their Charges and Trouble.",South East England,1760-03-12,British Library: Microfilm (London),Isbell,18,India,,female,rather small in Stature,smooth-faced,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Isaac Fonseca,-,"Petticoat Square - Petticoat Lane, London",,South East England,Cheshunt in Hertfordshire,-,-,-,,,,a reasonable Satisfaction for their Charges and Trouble,a reasonable Satisfaction for their Charges and Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 18th March 1760, p.2. ",
1760‑03‑18,r0297,Whitehall Evening Post,"ABSENTED from on board the Betsy, Capt. William Kemer, at Falmouth, a NEGRO, named Punch, is a shortish well-set Fellow, was dressed as a Sailor when he left the Ship, and is supposed to be now in London. Whoever secures the said Negro, and gives Notice to Mr. Leever, at the New England Coffee-House behind the Royal-Exchange, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Expences defray’d.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Punch,,Negro,,male,shortish,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,dressed as a Sailor,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Leever,-,the New England Coffee-House behind the Royal-Exchange,yes,South East England,"the Betsy, at Falmouth",South East England,is supposed to be now in London,-,,,,"handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Expences defray’d","handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Expences defray’d",,-,
1760‑04‑10,r0805,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS on Saturday Night last, a Negro Woman, by Name Judy, about thirty Years of Age, of a low Stature, with very wide Nostrils, ran from her Master, at Mr. Levick's in Norfolk Street, whoever will bring the said Slave to the above mentioned Place, or can give Information where she may be found, shall receive ample Reward for their Trouble.",South East England,1760-04-05,British Library: Microfilm (London),Judy,30,Negro,,female,low Stature,very wide Nostrils,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Mr. Levick's in Norfolk Street,,South East England,Mr. Levick's in Norfolk Street,-,-,-,,,,ample Reward for their Trouble,ample Reward for their Trouble,,-,
1760‑04‑12,r0806,Daily Advertiser,"ELOP'D or stolen, from Wells in Somersetshire, on Monday the 24th Day of March last, a Negro Boy, aged about 13 Years, Stout and well made, mark'd with a Letter on his Forehead; had on a brown Russia Drab Frock, hanging down almost to his Ancles, Leather Breeches, Blue-grey Stockings, yellow Metal Shoe-Buckles, and a black Leather Jocky-Cap, called by the name of Somerset. Whoever brings the said Negro to Capt. Joseph Fish, in Wells, aforesaid, or to Lieut. Masters, at Mr. Coxe's, in Coventry-Court, the upper End of the Hay-Market, London, shall receive Five Guineas Reward; but if stolen, any Person discovering who hath stole the said Black, shall on Conviction receive Twenty Pounds.",South East England,1760-03-24,British Library: Microfilm (London),Somerset,13,Negro,,male,,"Stout and well made, mark'd with a Letter on his Forehead",-,-,mark'd with a Letter on his Forehead,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Russia Drab Frock, hanging down almost to his Ancles, Leather Breeches, Blue-grey Stockings, yellow Metal Shoe-Buckles, and a black Leather Jocky-Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Joseph Fish; Lieut. Masters,- ; -,"Wells in Somersetshire; at Mr. Coxe's, in Coventry-Court, the upper End of the Hay-Market, London",,South West England,Wells in Somersetshire,-,-,-,5,5,,"if stolen, any Person discovering who hath stole the said Black, shall on Conviction receive Twenty Pounds","Five Guineas Reward; but if stolen, any Person discovering who hath stole the said Black, shall on Conviction receive Twenty Pounds",yes,"ibid. - 15th April 1760, p.2.",
1760‑04‑17,r0807,Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master on Friday Night, the 11th Instant, about Ten o'Clock, Richard Blakeney, a dark Mulatta thin Boy, with a woolly Head, aged 17 Years, about five Feet two Inches high, large full Eyes, a long thin Chin, with a Scar on his Forehead over his right Eye, had on an old Snuff coloured Cloth Coat, the Lining and Skirts pretty much tore, a light Lemon colour'd Worsted Damask Waistcoat, the Buttons mostly wore off, black Stockings, a new coarse Hat, and took with him the Key of the Street-Door, two Pair of new light grey Worsted Stockings, &c. He says he was born at Lisbon in Portugal, has lived at Oxford, and not long since near Gould's Gardens, Kennington Lane, Westminster Bridge. Half a Guinea Reward will be given to any Person who shall bring him the said Richard Blakeney, to Mr. Thomas Noad's, opposite the Bank, in Threadneedle-Street, or any one giving Information where he may be found, shall have the same Reward; if he Returns in a few Days to his Master, he will be pardoned and kindly received, and any one that shall harbour him after this Notice, will be proceeded against according to Law.",South East England,1760-04-11,British Library: Microfilm (London),Richard Blakeney,17,Mulatto,Portugal,male,62,"a dark Mulatta thin Boy, with a woolly Head, large full Eyes, a long thin Chin, with a Scar on his Forehead over his right Eye",-,-,a Scar on his Forehead over his right Eye,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Snuff coloured Cloth Coat, the Lining and Skirts pretty much tore, a light Lemon colour'd Worsted Damask Waistcoat, the Buttons mostly wore off, black Stockings, a new coarse Hat","theft: took with him the Key of the Street-Door, two Pair of new light grey Worsted Stockings, &c",yes,-,-,-,Mr. Thomas Noad,-,"opposite the Bank, in Threadneedle-Street",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,"any one giving Information where he may be found, shall have the same Reward",Half a Guinea Reward,,-,
1760‑05‑02,r0808,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on the 7th of April last, from his Master, a Negroe Slave, by Name Gilford Hedley: He is much pitted with the Small-Pox, speaks English very well, plays on the Violin, and is about 20 Years of Age. Whoever brings the above Negro to Mr. Pickering, Attorney, in Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, shall receive Twenty Guineas Reward. 'Tis hoped no Publican, or other Person, after this Notice will entertain or conceal him, as they will in such Case be prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law: And whoever will give Information where the said Negro is concealed, so that he may be taken, shall receive Five Guineas Reward. The above Negro is the property of a Member of Parliament.",South East England,1760-04-07,British Library: Microfilm (London),Gilford Hedley,20,Negro,,male,,much pitted with the Small-Pox,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very well,,-,-,-,plays on the Violin,,-,no,yes,a Member of Parliament,-,-,Mr. Pickering,Attorney,"Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,21,,,"whoever will give Information where the said Negro is concealed, so that he may be taken, shall receive Five Guineas Reward","Twenty Guineas Reward; whoever will give Information where the said Negro is concealed, so that he may be taken, shall receive Five Guineas Reward",,-,
1760‑05‑09,r0809,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from the Ship Nancy, Martin French, Commander, lying at Gun-Dock, a Negro Boy, aged about 15 Years; had on a blue Jacket and Trowsers, a likely Black, with Scars in his Face, speaks bad English, and goes by the name of Isaac. Whoever brings him to the said Master at Mr. Devereux's, at Gun-Dock, Wapping, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Isaac,15,Negro,,male,,"likely, with Scars in his Face",-,-,Scars in his Face,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Jacket and Trowsers,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Devereux,-,"Gun-Dock, Wapping",yes,South East England,the Ship Nancy,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea Reward,,-,
1760‑05‑10,r0652,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","                                 May 8, 1760.ELOPED Yesterday Evening, A Negro Man, 26 Years of Age, thick set, about Five Feet Six Inches high, scar’d in the Face, had on a grey Coat with Brass Buttons, with an old green Waistcoat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches, green Stockings, and an old Jockey Cap, speaks broken English. Whoever brings him to Mr. John Harland, Malt-Distiller, near Shoreditch Church, shall be rewarded for their Trouble.  N.B. He goes by the Name of John York.",South East England,1760-05-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John York,26,Negro,,male,66,"thick set, scar’d in the Face",-,-,scar’d in the Face,-,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Coat with Brass Buttons, with an old green Waistcoat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches, green Stockings, and an old Jockey Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Harland,Malt-Distiller,near Shoreditch Church,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be rewarded for their Trouble,be rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1760‑05‑14,r0810,Daily Advertiser,"ELOP'd on Thursday the 8th instant, a Negro Man, 26 Years of Age, thick set, about five Feet six Inches high, scarred in the Face; had on a grey Coat, blue Lining, with Brass Buttons, an old green Everlasting Waistcoat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches, Yarn Stockings, and an old Jockey Cap; speaks broken English. Whoever brings him to Mr. John Harland, Malt-Distiller, near Shoreditch Church, shall be rewarded for their Trouble. He had with him a dark-coloured Great Coat. About Seven o'Clock on the 8th instant he was seen near Newington Turnpike in Surry. He goes by the name of John York.",South East England,1760-05-08,British Library: Microfilm (London),John York,26,Negro,,male,66,"thick set, scarred in the Face",-,-,scarred in the Face,-,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Coat, blue Lining, with Brass Buttons, an old green Everlasting Waistcoat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches, Yarn Stockings, and an old Jockey Cap",no,no,-,- ; cooper,-,Mr. John Harland,Malt-Distiller,near Shoreditch Church,,-,-,South East England,About Seven o'Clock on the 8th instant he was seen near Newington Turnpike in Surry,-,,,,rewarded for their Trouble,rewarded for their Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 15th May 1760, p.2.",yes
1760‑05‑29,r0830,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS divers ill-disposed Persons have frequently seduced, inticed, and greatly corrupted, a Negro Boy, called John Chelsea, Apprentice to Mr. Orby Rich, of Cold-Bath-Square, Surgeon, by which Means the said Negro Boy hath and doth frequently absent himself from his said Master's Service, and is disobedient to his Commands; this is therefore to give Notice, that the said Mr. Rich will, to the utmost Rigour of the Law, prosecute all and every Person or Persons who shall for the future correspond with, seduce, harbour, retain, employ, or endeavour to corrupt or advise the said Negro Boy to absent himself from or neglect his said Master's Service or Commands. And the said Mr. Rich does hereby offer a Reward of Five Shillings to be paid to any Person discovering the Party or Parties who shall seduce, employ, harbour, or endeavour to corrupt the said Apprentice, so that the Offender or Offenders be brought to Justice.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),John Chelsea,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,disobedient,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Mr. Orby Rich,Surgeon,Cold-Bath-Square,Mr. Orby Rich,Surgeon,Cold-Bath-Square,,South East England,Cold-Bath-Square,-,-,-,,5,,-,Five Shillings,,-,
1760‑06‑07,r0811,Daily Advertiser,"ELOP'd on Thursday the 8th of May, a Negro Man, 26 Years of Age, thick set, about five Feet six Inches high, scarred in the Face; had on a grey Coat, blue Lining, with Brass Buttons, an old green Everlasting Waistcoat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches, Yarn Stockings, and a Jockey Cap; speaks broken English; he had with him a dark-coloured Great Coat; was seen about seven Days ago in a Sailor's Dress, and goes by the name of John York. Whoever brings him to Mr. Harland, at the Malt-Distill-House, Shoreditch, shall receive a reward of Five Guineas; and whoever conceals or harbours him will be prosecuted, as he is apprenticed.",South East England,1760-05-08,British Library: Microfilm (London),John York,26,Negro,,male,66,"thick set, scarred in the Face",-,-,carred in the Face,-,-,-,"speaks broken English, French and Spanish",,-,-,-,-,,"a grey Coat, blue Lining, with Brass Buttons, an old green Everlasting Waistcoat, and a Pair of old Leather Breeches, Yarn Stockings, and a Jockey Cap; he had with him a dark-coloured Great Coat; was seen about seven Days ago in a Sailor's Dress",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Harland,-,"the Malt-Distill-House, Shoreditch",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,yes
1760‑07‑02,r0812,Daily Advertiser,"Great Marlborough Street, June 28, 1760.ABSENTED from her Master's Service on Wednesday the instant, a black Woman Slave, named Mary Anne, but sometimes goes by the name of Mary, the Property of James Wright, Esq; she is about five Feet four or five Inches high, a square strong-made Woman, with high Cheek-Bones, a flat Nose, thick Lips, had on when she went away, a brown Callimanco-Gown, but carried Variety of other Cloaths with her, can speak very good English. Whoever apprehends the said Slave, and delivers her to her Master in Great Marlborough Street aforesaid, or to Mr. John Watsone, Merchant, in St. Martin's Lane, Cannon-Street, shall receive Five Guineas on Delivery. A Prosecution will be commenced against any Person that shall harbour or conceal the said Slave.",South East England,1760-06-25,British Library: Microfilm (London),Mary Anne (Mary),,Negro,,female,64-65,"square strong-made, with high Cheek-Bones, a flat Nose, thick Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,can speak very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Callimanco-Gown, but carried Variety of other Cloaths with her",no,yes,"James Wright, Esq",-,Great Marlborough Street,"James Wright, Esq; Mr. John Watsone",- ; merchant,"Great Marlborough Street; St. Martin's Lane, Cannon-Street",,South East England,Great Marlborough Street,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 3rd July 1760, p.2. ",
1760‑07‑18,r0814,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from her Master at Greenwich, early on Tuesday Morning the 15th instant, a Negro Woman named Esther, about four or five and twenty Years of Age, very tall and lusty, almost every Thing she has taken with her, as well as herself, is the Property of her Master. She is supposed to have taken Shelter amongst the Negroes in some West-India Gentleman's Family. Whoever brings her to the Black Lion at Greenwich, shall receive a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Expences paid.",South East England,1760-07-15,British Library: Microfilm (London),Esther,24-25,Negro,,female,very tall,lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,"theft: almost every Thing she has taken with her, as well as herself, is the Property of her Master",no,-,-,-,-,-,the Black Lion at Greenwich,,South East England,Greenwich,South East England,is supposed to have taken Shelter amongst the Negroes in some West-India Gentleman's Family,-,1,1,,all reasonable Expences paid,a Guinea Reward and all reasonable Expences paid,yes,"ibid. – 19th July 1760, p.2.",
1760‑07‑23,r0008,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"Run away upon the 20th instant, from Mr. David Fraser, at Hospital Field, near Arbroath, under indenture,  A NEGRO LAD, going by the name of Samuel Ramsay, about eighteen years of age, smooth fac’d with short curly wool instead of hair. He went off in a turn’d freez'd coat with white mettled buttons, and leather breeches. Whoever apprehends him shall have a reward of twenty shillings sterling, and all charges born. - Inform the publisher.",Central belt Scotland,1760-07-20,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Samuel Ramsay,18,Negro,,male,,smooth fac’d with short curly wool instead of hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a turn’d freez'd coat with white mettled buttons, and leather breeches",no,no,Mr. David Fraser,-,"Hospital Field, near Arbroath",Publisher,Publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,East coast of Scotland,"Hospital Field, near Arbroath",-,-,-,1,,,all charges born,"twenty shillings sterling, and all charges born",,,yes
1760‑07‑23,r0009,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"Deserted on the 24th of June 1760, from the brigantine Polly of New-York, then lying in the harbour of Stromness, Isaac Sheldon commander,TWO BLACK SERVANTS; one named Bristol, the other John Gilles. Bristol is very black, of a tall stature, about 5 feet 10 inches, and wore at the time of his running away a great coat, a blue double breasted waistcoat, wide Osnaburg trousers, blue worsted hose, a good hat, with a pair of large silver buckles in his shoes. -John Gilles is about 18 years of age, 5 feet high, of a tawny yellowish complexion, with black hair, no curl, wore one red waistcoat, and another buff-coloured ditto, with brass buttons, Osnaburg trousers, and yellow mill’d hose. Whoever shall apprehend and deliver the said two blacks to Mr. James Gordon at Stromness, to Mr. Thomas Lindsay at Kirkwall, or to Mr. John Dingwall writer in Edinburgh, shall receive instantly five guineas reward, or for any one of them two guineas and a half, with all reasonable and necessary charges.   N.B. The said deserters ran off in the ship’s long-boat.",Central belt Scotland,1760-06-24,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Bristol,,Negro,,male,60,"very black, of a tall stature",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a great coat, a blue double breasted waistcoat, wide Osnaburg trousers, blue worsted hose, a good hat, with a pair of large silver buckles in his shoes",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. James Gordon; Mr. Thomas Lindsay; Mr. John Dingwall,-; -; writer,Stromness; Kirkwall; Edinburgh,yes,Northern Isles,"Stronmness, Orkney",-,-,John Gilles,2,12,6,all reasonable and necessary charges paid,"two guineas and a half, with all reasonable and necessary charges paid",,-,
1760‑07‑23,r0010,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"Deserted on the 24th of June 1760, from the brigantine Polly of New-York, then lying in the harbour of Stromness, Isaac Sheldon commander, TWO BLACK SERVANTS;one named Bristol, the other John Gilles. Bristol is very black, of a tall stature, about 5 feet 10 inches, and wore at the time of his running away a great coat, a blue double breasted waistcoat, wide Osnaburg trousers, blue worsted hose, a good hat, with a pair of large silver buckles in his shoes. - John Gilles is about 18 years of age, 5 feet high, of a tawny yellowish complexion, with black hair, no curl, wore one red waistcoat, and another buff-coloured ditto, with brass buttons, Osnaburg trousers, and yellow mill’d hose. Whoever shall apprehend and deliver the said two blacks to Mr. James Gordon at Stromness, to Mr. Thomas Lindsay at Kirkwall, or to Mr. John Dingwall writer in Edinburgh, shall receive instantly five guineas reward, or for any one of them two guineas and a half, with all reasonable and necessary charges.   N.B. The said deserters ran off in the ship’s long-boat.",Central belt Scotland,1760-06-24,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),John Gilles,18,Negro,,male,60,"a tawny yellowish complexion, with black hair, no curl",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"one red waistcoat, and another buff-coloured ditto, with brass buttons, Osnaburg trousers, and yellow mill’d hose",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. James Gordon; Mr. Thomas Lindsay; Mr. John Dingwall,-; -; writer,Stromness; Kirkwall; Edinburgh,yes,Northern Isles,"Stromness, Orkney",-,-,Bristol,2,12,6,all reasonable and necessary charges,"two guineas and a half, with all reasonable and necessary charges",,-,
1760‑07‑24,r0801,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS two Negroes, the Property of the Hon. Admiral Clynton, the one a strong-built Man, about five Feet seven Inches high, between 40 and 50 Years of Age, and goes by the name of Shoreham, the other a Woman, about five Feet five Inches high, fat, and very broad-faced, with great Hips, called Betty, have absented and secreted themselves from the said Admiral's Service for some Time past: Whoever employs or entertains them, or either of them, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law; and if any Person or Persons will give Information where the said Negroes are, so that both or either of them, may be apprehended and brought back to their Master, such Person shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, by applying to Mr. Kaye, Attorney at Law, in South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square, London.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Shoreham,40-50,Negro,,male,67,strong-built,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,the Hon. Admiral Clynton,-,-,Mr. Kaye,Attorney at Law,"South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square, London",,-,-,-,-,Betty,,,,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,,-,yes
1760‑07‑24,r0802,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS two Negroes, the Property of the Hon. Admiral Clynton, the one a strong-built Man, about five Feet seven Inches high, between 40 and 50 Years of Age, and goes by the name of Shoreham, the other a Woman, about five Feet five Inches high, fat, and very broad-faced, with great Hips, called Betty, have absented and secreted themselves from the said Admiral's Service for some Time past: Whoever employs or entertains them, or either of them, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law; and if any Person or Persons will give Information where the said Negroes are, so that both or either of them, may be apprehended and brought back to their Master, such Person shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, by applying to Mr. Kaye, Attorney at Law, in South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square, London.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Betty,,Negro,,female,65,"fat, and very broad-faced, with great Hips",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,the Hon. Admiral Clynton,-,-,Mr. Kaye,Attorney at Law,"South Audley-Street, near Grosvenor Square, London",,-,-,-,-,Shoreham,,,,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,,-,yes
1760‑07‑26,r0813,Daily Advertiser,"Great Marlborough Street, June 28, 1760.ABSENTED from her Master's Service, a black Woman Slave, named Mary Ann, but sometimes goes by the name of Mary, the Property of James Wright, Esq; She is about five Feet four or five Inches high, a square strong-made Woman, with high Cheek-Bones, a flat Nose, thick Lips; had on when she went away, a brown Callimanco Gown, but carried Variety of other Cloaths with her, can speak very good English. Whoever apprehends this Slave, and delivers her to Mr. John Watsone, Merchant, in St. Martin's Lane, Cannon-Street, shall receive Five Guineas on Delivery. A Prosecution will be commenced against any Person that shall harbour or conceal the said Slave.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Mary Ann (Mary),,Negro,,female,64-65,"square strong-made, with high Cheek-Bones, a flat Nose, thick Lips",-,-,-,-,-,-,can speak very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Callimanco Gown, but carried Variety of other Cloaths with her",no,yes,"James Wright, Esq",-,Great Marlborough Street,"James Wright, Esq; Mr. John Watsone",- ; merchant,"Great Marlborough Street; St. Martin's Lane, Cannon-Street",,South East England,Great Marlborough Street,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,yes
1760‑07‑29,r0298,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","                 M  I  S  S  I  N  G,(Supposed to have lost his Way) from his Majesty’s Ship the Amazon, at Long-Reach,  A Negro Man belonging to Lieutenant John Cowling, answers to the Name of Joseph Amazon, alias Joseph Williams, aged about twenty-five Years; five Feet seven Inches High, well sett, talks French, and speaks a little broken English, had on when he went away a short blue Cut Wig, a blue Jacket, and strip’d Trowsers, with a Gold Ring in one of his Ears. Whoever brings him to Mr. Wallis’s, a Stationer, in Gracechurch-Street, shall receive three Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Amazon (Joseph Williams),25,Negro,,male,67,well sett,-,-,-,-,-,-,"talks French, and speaks a little broken English",,-,-,-,-,,"a short blue Cut Wig, a blue Jacket, and strip’d Trowsers, with a Gold Ring in one of his Ears",no,no,Lieutenant John Cowling,-,-,Mr. Wallis,Stationer,Gracechurch-Street,yes,South East England,"his Majesty’s Ship the Amazon, at Long-Reach",-,-,-,3,3,,-,three Guineas,,-,
1760‑08‑07,r0815,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Master in Prospect Row, No. 3, Rotherhith, on Monday last, a Negro Man, named Solomon, about 20 Years old; is a short clumsey Fellow, has lost several Toes; he had on when he went away a white knit Woollen Waistcoat, and a striped Woollen Cap, lately come over from Copenhagen in a Dantzick Vessel. Whoever can give Information where he is to be met with to Mrs. Darke, at No. 3, in Prospect-Row, Rotherhith, shall receive Half a Guinea for their Trouble, and be paid all reasonable Expences they may be at, in bringing him to the said Mrs. Darke.",South East England,1760-08-04,British Library: Microfilm (London),Solomon,20,Negro,,male,short,"clumsey, has lost several Toes",-,has lost several Toes,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white knit Woollen Waistcoat, and a striped Woollen Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mrs. Darke,-,"No. 3, in Prospect-Row, Rotherhith",,South East England,"Prospect Row, No. 3, Rotherhith",-,-,-,,10,6,all reasonable Expences,"Half a Guinea for their Trouble, and be paid all reasonable Expences they may be at",,-,
1760‑09‑05,r0299,Public Advertiser,"                                 R U N   away, The second Inst. from the BRIGANTINE MANCHESTER, Capt. Dickinson, bound to Bermuda, lying at Horsleydown Chain,   A Negro Man called DICK, a stout well-set Fellow, about five Foot eight Inches high, has but one Eye, speaks good English; had on when he went away, a Canvas Frock and Trowsers, and checked Shirt.  Whoever will secure and bring him to the said Captain Dickinson, on board the said Ship, shall receive two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1760-09-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dick,,Negro,,male,68,"stout, well-set, has but one Eye",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Canvas Frock and Trowsers, and checked Shirt",no,no,-,-,-,Captain Dickinson,-,"the Brigantine Manchester, lying at Horsleydown chain",yes,South East England,"the Brigantine Manchester, lying at Horsleydown chain",-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1760‑09‑06,r0007,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"Run away and deserted about six weeks ago from Almrycross, near Arbroath,  A NEGRO SERVANT, going under the name of Samuel Ramsay, the property of Mr. David Frazer at Arbroath. He is about 19 years of age, tall and strong bon’d, but very thin and smooth faced, and at the time of his elopement had on a grey coat and vest with white mettal buttons end leather breeches. Whoever will apprehend and secure the above Samuel Ramsay within any prison in Scotland, so as he may be restored to his master, shall receive four guineas of reward besides payment of expences.   N.B. It is informed that the above negro servant was seen sometime after his elopement at Perth in a gentleman’s livery, and it is hoped that after this public notification no persons whatever will receive or keep him in their service, or in any shape endeavour to conceal him.",Central belt Scotland,1760,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Samuel Ramsay,19,Negro,,male,tall,"strong bon’d, but very thin and smooth faced",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,a grey coat and vest with white mettal buttons end leather breeches,no,no,Mr David Frazer,-,Arbroath,Mr David Fraser,-,Arbroath,,East coast of Scotland,"Almrycross, near Arbroath",Highlands of Scotland,Perth,-,4,4,,payment of expences,four guineas reward besides payment of expences,,-,
1760‑10‑03,r0816,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away Yesterday, a Black Boy, named Jefferey, and crossed the Water at the Falcon to Black-Fryars; he had on a blue Sailor's Jacket, blue Breeches, and blue ribb'd Stockings; he had a Scar on his left Cheek, is about 16 Years of Age, and came from Jamaica in the Britannia Snow, Capt. Strudson, about a Month ago; he talks good English, and will readily tell whom he belongs to, if asked; he had on neither Hat, Cap, or Wig.  Whoever is so kind as to apprehend him, and send him to his Master, William Green, at Mr. Macquillin's, opposite St. George's Church, Southwark, shall be gratefully Rewarded for their Trouble. He being quite a Stranger in Town, it's supposed he can't be gone far.",South East England,1760-10-02,British Library: Microfilm (London),Jefferey,16,Negro,,male,,a Scar on his left Cheek,-,-,a Scar on his left Cheek,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"had on neither Hat, Cap, or Wig",no,no,William Green,-,-,William Green,-,"Mr. Macquillin's, opposite St. George's Church, Southwark",,South East England,-,South East England,crossed the Water at the Falcon to Black-Fryars,-,,,,gratefully Rewarded for their Trouble,gratefully Rewarded for their Trouble,,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence, 4th October 1769.",
1760‑11‑17,r0817,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Thursday the 13th instant, about Eight in the Morning, at Ealing in Middlesex, a Negro Boy about sixteen Years of Age, tall and well made, the property of James Pereira, of Laylam, in Middlesex; had on a green Livery Coat and Waistcoat, the Coat lapelled and trimmed with a yellow and green Worsted Lace, a pair of Buckskin Breeches, brown Worsted Stockings, and black Velvet Cap with Tassels: This is therefore to warn all Persons not to harbour him, as they shall answer the same at their Peril; and any one that can give Information where he is to be found, or will bring him either to James Pereira, at Mr. Steward's, Hair-Dresser, in Birchin-Lane, Cornhill, or Joseph Cortisso's, Notary, at the Rainbow, Cornhill, shall be rewarded for their Trouble.",South East England,1760-11-13,British Library: Microfilm (London),,16,Negro,,male,tall,well made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Livery Coat and Waistcoat, the Coat lapelled and trimmed with a yellow and green Worsted Lace, a pair of Buckskin Breeches, brown Worsted Stockings, and black Velvet Cap with Tassels",no,yes,James Pereira,-,"of Laylam, in Middlesex",James Pereira; Joseph Cortisso's,- ; Notary,"Mr. Steward's, Hair-Dresser, in Birchin-Lane, Cornhill; the Rainbow, Cornhill",,South West England,Ealing in Middlesex,-,-,-,,,,be rewarded for their Trouble,be rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1760‑11‑24,r0818,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from the Subscriber on Wednesday Night last, a Negroe Man named Tom, about five Feet seven Inches, 21 Years of Age, slim made, wants two of his front Teeth in the upper Jaw. He was seen on Thursday Night in Shadwell. He had on a blue Coat with short Skirts, with a red Plush Waistcoat. Whoever carries him on board the Ship Nancy, at Ratcliff-Cross, shall have One Guinea Reward, William Dixon.",South East England,1760-11-19,British Library: Microfilm (London),Tom,21,Negro,,male,67,"slim made, wants two of his front Teeth in the upper Jaw",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat with short Skirts, with a red Plush Waistcoat",no,no,William Dixon,-,-,William Dixon,-,"on board the Ship Nancy, at Ratcliff-Cross",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea Reward,,-,
1760‑12‑13,r0300,Public Advertiser,"      R U N away, from his Master, A Negro Man, named Tom, he is about five Feet two or three Inches high, and had on a blue Jacket, blue Waistcoat checked Linen Breeches, and red Cap.  Whoever will apprehend the said Negro, and bring him to Captain Stubbs, in Princes-street Ratcliff Highway, or to John Fielding, Esq; shall receive Five Guineas Reward from the said Captain.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,,Negro,,male,62-63,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket, blue Waistcoat checked Linen Breeches, and red Cap",no,no,-,-,-,"Captain Stubbs; John Fielding, Esq",- ; -,Princes-street Ratcliff Highway; -,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1760‑12‑19,r0613,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master on Wednesday Night last, a BLACK NEGRO MAN; five Feet five Inches high, has a Cut under his left Cheek, marked with the Small-Pox; had on when he went away, a blue Serge Jacket and red Breeches. Whoever brings him to Capt. Robert Scott, in Dean Street, near Shadwell Dock, shall have One Guinea Reward. ",South East England,1760-12-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,65,"has a Cut under his left Cheek, marked with the Small-Pox",smallpox,has a Cut under his left Cheek,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Serge Jacket and red Breeches,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Robert Scott,-,"Dean Street, near Shadwell Dock",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1760‑12‑19,r0642,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","WENT from Vernon’s-Hall, on Friday last, a Negroe Man, about five Feet eight Inches high; had on when he went away, a brown Frize Jacket, Leather Breeches, and a Pair of white ribb’d Stockings; he has a small Swelling on the outside of his left Ancle, and a Cut upon his right Cheek: Any Persons giving intelligence, or bringing the said Negroe to Mrs. Alice Evans, at Vernon’s Hall, shall receive a handsome Reward.  If any Persons harbour, detain, or employ the said Negroe, will be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law. Dec 12, 1760",North West England,1760-12-05,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),,,Negro,,male,68,"has a small Swelling on the outside of his left Ancle, and a Cut upon his right Cheek",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Frize Jacket, Leather Breeches, and a Pair of white ribb’d Stockings",no,yes,-,-,-,Mrs. Alice Evans,-,Vernon’s-Hall,,North West England,Vernon’s-Hall,-,-,-,,,,a handsome Reward,a handsome Reward,,-,
1760‑12‑24,r0301,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on the 4th Instant from the Black Prince Transport, James Vallange, Master, at Portsmouth, a NEGRO MAN, named Peter, thirty Years old, rough faced, thick set and stoops much. Whoever secures the said Negro, on applying to Mr. Perry, at the Star and Garter, in Portsmouth; or to Mrs. M’Intosh, in King Edward Street, Wapping, will receive Three Guineas Reward.  N.B. He is supposed to set out for London. Whoever harbours him will be prosecuted.",South East England,1760-12-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,30,Negro,,male,,"rough faced, thick set and stoops much",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Perry; Mrs. M’Intosh,- ; -,"the Star and Garter, in Portsmouth; King Edward Street, Wapping",yes,South England,"the Black Prince Transport, Master, at Portsmouth",South East England,is supposed to set out for London,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1761‑01‑09,r0831,Daily Advertiser,"FOUND on Sunday Night last, a Negro Boy, about eleven Years of Age. The Owner giving a proper Description, and paying Charges, may have him again by applying to Mr. Mathews, Cabinet-Maker, in St. Ann's Court, near Soho-Square.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),,11,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Mathews,Cabinet-Maker,"St. Ann's Court, near Soho-Square",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1761‑01‑28,r0302,Public Advertiser,"                            RUN AWAY From on Board the Ship Oliver, lying off Cherry-Garden Stairs, on Monday Night last, the Property of Captain Ochterlony of the said Ship,  A Negro Man named Tom, who is about five Feet four Inches high, well set, and pitted with the Small-pox, with a Scar on the Side of each of his Eyes, generally dresses in a brown Coat.  Whoever will bring the said Negro to the said Captain, at New-York Coffee-house, or on Board the said Ship, shall have two Guineas Reward from the said Captain Ochterlony.",South East England,1761-01-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,,Negro,Africa,male,64,"well set, and pitted with the Small-pox, with a Scar on the Side of each of his Eyes",smallpox,-,a Scar on the Side of each of his Eyes,a Scar on the Side of each of his Eyes,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,generally dresses in a brown Coat,no,no,Captain Ochterlony,-,-,Captain Ochterlony,-,"New-York Coffee-house; the Ship Oliver, lying off Cherry-Garden Stairs",yes,South East England,"the Ship Oliver, lying off Cherry-Garden Stairs",-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1761‑01‑28,r0303,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away, a young Negro Fellow, named Othello, about nineteen Years of Age, stout and well made, speaks good English, had on when he went away, a light Cloth Coat, turn’d up with blue Cuffs and Collar, lined with Blue, plain white Metal Buttons, blue Cloth Waistcoat, with blue and white Lace, Doeskin Breeches, ribb’d Worsted Stockings, Silver Buckles in his Shoes and Knees, and an old Silver-laced Hat; the said Negro was christened some Time ago at London-Stone Church, by the Name of Robert Ward. If he will return home, (as those, who, It’s imagined, corrupted him, are removed) his past Faults will be forgiven; if not, whoever will give Information to Mr. James Concanen, in Bell-Yard, opposite the Monument, so that he may be secured, shall have a Reward of Four Guineas. The above Negro had with him a French Horn, on which he was learning to play.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Othello (Robert Ward),19,Negro,,male,,stout and well made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,Christian,-,learning to play the French Horn,,"a light Cloth Coat, turn’d up with blue Cuffs and Collar, lined with Blue, plain white Metal Buttons, blue Cloth Waistcoat, with blue and white Lace, Doeskin Breeches, ribb’d Worsted Stockings, Silver Buckles in his Shoes and Knees, and an old Silver-lace",theft (possibly): a French Horn,no,-,-,-,Mr. James Concanen,-,"Bell-Yard, opposite the Monument",,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,Four Guineas,,-,
1761‑01‑30,r0643,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN away from Lancaster, on Sunday,January 25th last, and supposed to have attempted to procure a Passage to the Isleman from Liverpool, or some adjacent Port, as he came from thence, being purchased out of the French Privateer carried into that Island, A NEGRO MAN: He wore a Worsted Cap, a new Shirt, a Red Waistcoat, a Pair of Flannel Breeches, and speaks very little English. – Whoever secures or can give any Intelligence of him, shall receive a handsome Reward, by applying to R. Williamson, at the Register Office, near the Exchange, Liverpool, or Capt. Robert Dodson, in Lancaster.",North West England,1761-01-25,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Worsted Cap, a new Shirt, a Red Waistcoat, a Pair of Flannel Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,R. Williamson; Capt. Robert Dodson,- ; -,"the Register Office, near the Exchange, Liverpool; Lancaster",,North West England,Lancaster,-,supposed to have attempted to procure a Passage to the Isleman,-,,,,a handsome Reward,a handsome Reward,,-,
1761‑03‑14,r0653,Public Advertiser,"A Negro Girl being sent on a Message the 11th Instant, is supposed to have lost her Way, and not speaking English, will not be able to direct where she lived: She is about 14 Years of Age, had on a striped Stuff Gown, black Hat and Cloak.  If she is brought to Captain Broom’s on the Parade, St. James’s Park, the Person who is so kind as to bring her (if willing) shall be satisfied for their Trouble; she answers to the Name of Pendar.",South East England,1761-03-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pendar,14,Negro,,female,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,not speaking English,,-,-,-,-,,"a striped Stuff Gown, black Hat and Cloak",no,no,-,-,-,Captain Broom,-,"the Parade, St. James’s Park",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be satisfied for their Trouble,be satisfied for their Trouble,,-,
1761‑04‑02,r0304,Whitehall Evening Post,"RUN away last Saturday, the 28th of March, from Capt. Dawson, of the Buffs, on the Regiment’s March from Maidstone, a BLACK BOY, well made, about 18 Years of Age, speaks both French and English, and answers to the Name of Pierre; had on when he went off, a blue Surtout, Fustian Frock, red Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches; has since been seen in Town. Whoever apprehends and secures him shall receive a Guinea Reward, by giving Notice to Mr. Grave, Merchant, in Gough-Square, Fleet-Street; or to Capt. Dawson, at Hilsey Barracks, near Portsmouth.",South East England,1761-03-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pierre,18,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks both French and English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Surtout, Fustian Frock, red Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches",no,no,Capt. Dawson,the Buffs [Royal East Kent Regiment],"Hilsey [sic] Barracks, near Portsmouth",Mr. Grave; Capt. Dawson,"merchant; the Buffs [Royal East Kent Regiment]; Hilsey Barracks, near Portsmouth","Gough-Square, Fleet-Street;",,South East England,on the Regiment’s March from Maidstone,South East England,has since been seen in Town,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1761‑05‑04,r0614,Public Advertiser,"DESERTED from his Master’s Service on Saturday, May 2, at Night, a black Man, named OTHELLO, and regularly indented as an Apprentice; he is about 19 Years old, and about five Feet eight Inches high, lusty and well-made, his Eyes remarkably large, had on a Green lapelled napped Coat, torn under the Right-Arm, with white Metal Basket Buttons, and green Lining, a scarlet Cloth Waistcoat trimmed with Gold Vellum Holes on each Side the Buttons, Leather or blue Shag Breeches, a Silver-laced Hat with a Cockade, and black or mottled coloured Stockings, with large yellow Buckles in his Shoes, a blue Livery Surtout Coat, with yellow Lining, Cuffs, and Collar, and took with him a French Horn; he speaks English but indifferently.   Whoever secures him and restores him to his Master, at Turk’s Head Coffee-house in the Strand, shall be well rewarded; and any Person known to entertain him, shall be prosecuted according to Law.                                                      THO. LLOYD.   He went away without any Provocation, and if he returns of his own Accord he shall be kindly received.",South East England,1761-05-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Othello,19,Negro,,male,68,"lusty and well-made, his Eyes remarkably large",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English but indifferently,,-,-,-,-,,"a green lapelled napped Coat, torn under the Right-Arm, with white Metal Basket Buttons, and green Lining, a scarlet Cloth Waistcoat trimmed with Gold Vellum Holes on each Side the Buttons, Leather or blue Shag Breeches, a Silver-laced Hat with a Cockade, and black or mottled coloured Stockings, with large yellow Buckles in his Shoes, a blue Livery Surtout Coat, with yellow Lining, Cuffs, and Collar",theft (possibly): took with him a French Horn,yes,-,-,-,-,-,Turk’s Head Coffee-house in the Strand,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded,well rewarded,,-,
1761‑05‑06,r0615,Public Advertiser,"DESERTED from his Master’s Service on Saturday, May 2, at Night, a black Man, named OTHELLO, and regularly indented as an Apprentice; he is about 19 Years old, and about five Feet eight Inches high, lusty and well-made, his Eyes remarkably large, had on a Green lapelled napped Coat, torn under the Right-Arm, with white Metal Basket Buttons, and green Lining, a scarlet Cloth Waistcoat trimmed with Gold Vellum Holes on each Side the Buttons, Leather or blue Shag Breeches, a Silver-laced Hat with a Cockade, and black or mottled coloured Stockings, with large yellow Buckles in his Shoes, a blue Livery Surtout Coat, with yellow Lining, Cuffs and Collar, and took with him a French Horn; he speaks English but indifferently.   Whoever secures him and restores him to his Master, at Turk’s Head Coffee-house in the Strand, shall receive Four Guineas Reward and any Person known to entertain him, shall be prosecuted according to Law.                                         THO. LLOYD.   He went away without any Provocation, and if he returns of his own Accord he shall be kindly received.",South East England,1761-05-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Othello,19,Negro,,male,68,"lusty and well-made, his Eyes remarkably large",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English but indifferently,,-,-,-,-,,"a green lapelled napped Coat, torn under the Right-Arm, with white Metal Basket Buttons, and green Lining, a scarlet Cloth Waistcoat trimmed with Gold Vellum Holes on each Side the Buttons, Leather or blue Shag Breeches, a Silver-laced Hat with a Cockade, and black or mottled coloured Stockings, with large yellow Buckles in his Shoes, a blue Livery Surtout Coat, with yellow Lining, Cuffs and Collar",theft (possibly): took with him a French Horn,yes,-,-,-,-,-,Turk’s Head Coffee-house in the Strand,,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,-,Four Guineas,,-,yes
1761‑05‑30,r0616,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","Run away from the Ship SUSANNAH,  Capt. JOHN HAYS,A Black Negro Slave, his Name ANTHONY, about 28 Years of Age, five Feet eight Inches high, rather lusty. He speaks French and Portuguese, with a little broken English. Whoever brings the said Black to Capt. HAYS, on board the SUSANNAH, lying off Horslydown Stairs, shall receive Three Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Anthony,28,Negro,,male,68,rather lusty,-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks French and Portuguese, with a little broken English",,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. John Hays,-,"the Ship Susannah, lying off Horslydown Stairs",yes,South East England,"the Ship Susannah, lying off Horslydown Stairs",-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1761‑06‑17,r0305,Public Advertiser,"                           R U N   away, With his Livery, from his Master, Sir Gillies Payne, of Roxton, in the County of Bedford, Bart.   A Negro Slave of yellowish Complexion, named Joe Cinnamon, about five Feet eight Inches high, well set, broad Lips, and speaks thick, 25 Years of Age, bred a Carpenter, his Livery is a light Cloth, with red Worsted Lace, and silver Buttons, scarlet Shag Breeches, and Silver-laced Hat; if not dressed as above he wears a plain light Cloth Coat and Velvet Collar, black Jockey Cap, and Buck-skin Breeches; he has a shambling Walk, which proceeds from the Loss of several of his Toes, and he is close hammed; as he has been at Sea he very probably may apply to some Captain or Master of a Ship, but whoever employs, harbours, or conceals him after this Notice, will be prosecuted as the Law directs: If any Person will discover where he is and give Notice to Mr. Want, of Symond’s Inn, Chancery-lane, shall receive a Guinea Reward; or any Person that will apprehend him, and apply as above, shall Receive two Guineas Reward; if he will return immediately his Offence will be excused.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joe Cinnamon,25,Negro,,male,68,"yellowish Complexion, well set, broad Lips, and speaks thick, a shambling Walk, which proceeds from the Loss of Several of his Toes, and he is close-hammed",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,bred a Carpenter,"his Livery is a light Cloth, with red Worsted Lace, and silver Buttons, scarlet Shag Breeches, and Silver-laced Hat; if not dressed as above he wears a plain light Cloth Coat and Velvet Collar, black Jockey Cap, and Buck-skin Breeches","theft: RUN away,  With his Livery",yes,"Sir Gillies Payne, Bart",-,"Roxton, in the County of Bedford",Mr. Want;,-,"Symond’s Inn, Chancery-Lane",,South East England,"Roxton, in the County of Bedford",-,-,-,1,1,,two Guineas [to apprehend him],"a Guinea Reward; or any Person that will apprehend him, and apply as above, shall Receive two Guineas Reward",yes,"ibid. - 18th, 19th June [both p.3].",
1761‑08‑04,r0654,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","DESERTED, From his Majesty’s Ship LEOSTOFFE, Capt. Stirling, at Deptford, July 31,  A Negro Man, well known by the Name of SAM BLACK, aged about Twenty-four Years, five Feet, one or two Inches high, much pitted with the Small-pox, of the smaller Kind, a remarkable flat Nose, jolly, and is well limbed; he had on when he went away, a brown Fustian Coat, with a red Collar, and broad metal Button, a red Cloth Waistcoat, Plush Breeches, Stone Buckles in the Knees, Silver Shoe Buckles, and old laced Hat, and a black Bob Wig. Whoever will bring him aboard the said Ship, now in Long Reach, shall receive from Capt. STIRLING, Five Guineas Reward. Should the Ship be gone, he may be put on board the PHOENIX, off the Tower, and on producing a Receipt from the Regulating Captain of his being put on board, the said Ship, Mess. Walter and John Ewer, in Love-Lane, Aldermanbury, will pay the Reward. As the said SAMUEL BLACK has been with Capt. STIRLING Twelve Years, it is supposed bad Company has induced him to leave his Master, who for his Encouragement to return, assures him, if he will apply to any of his Master’s Friends, he may be assured, his Master will receive him, and treat him with the same Goodness he always has done.",South East England,1761-07-31,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sam Black (Samuel),24,Negro,,male,61-62,"much pitted with the Small-pox, of the smaller Kind, a remarkable flat Nose, and is well limbed",smallpox,-,much pitted with the Small-pox,-,-,Jolly,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Fustian Coat, with a red Collar, and broad metal Button, a red Cloth Waistcoat, Plush Breeches, Stone Buckles in the Knees, Silver Shoe Buckles, and old laced Hat, and a black Bob Wig",no,no,Capt. Stirling,-,-,Capt. Stirling; -,- ; Regulating Captain,"his Majesty’s Ship Leostoffe, at Deptford; the PHOENIX, off the Tower",yes,South East England,his Majesty’s Ship Leostoffe,-,-,is supposed bad Company has induced him to leave his Master,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1761‑08‑14,r0655,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","RUN AWAY,From his Master in Cherry Walk, Chelsea,  A Negro Man, named GEORGE, alias PRINCE, aged about 25 Years, his Stature about Five Feet Six Inches, or upwards, well made, and strong set; his right Cheek, towards the lower Jaw Bone. full of Pimples or Scrophules, and by taking off his Cap or Wig, has some Scars on the left Side of his Head, or on the Back, and by making him open the Sleeve of his Shirt, on his Right Arm, between the Bend of his Elbow or Wrist, there are some Letters inoculated in his Skin, which are not remembered. Any Person or Persons, who shall apprehend the said Negro, and bring him to his said Master, or secure him, so that he may have him again, he or they shall have a Reward of Five Guineas, and all reasonable Charges paid, besides the said Reward. Any Person or Persons collusively entertaining said Negro, may depend on being prosecuted as the Law directs in such Cases, by JOSEPH MAUGER.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George (Prince),25,Negro,,male,66,"well made, and strong set; his right Cheek, towards the lower Jaw Bone, full of Pimples or Scrophules, and by taking off his Cap or Wig, has some Scars on the left Side of his Head, or on the Back, and by making him open the Sleeve of his Shirt, on his Ri",-,-,"some Scars on the left Side of his Head, or on the Back, and by making him open the Sleeve of his Shirt, on his Right Arm, between the Bend of his Elbow or Wrist",-,"some Letters inoculated in his Skin, which are not remembered",-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Joseph Mauger,-,"Cherry Walk, Chelsea",,South East England,"Cherry Walk, Chelsea",-,-,-,5,5,,reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas, and all reasonable Charges paid",,"Daily Advertiser 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th August 1761.
The advertisement here has Cheney Walk instead of Cherry, and Joshua Mauger instead of Joseph.",
1761‑09‑02,r0011,Caledonian Mercury,"RUN away, on Monday night last, from aboard the snow TWO FRIENDS, John Ireland master, at Borrowstowness,  A NEGRO MAN named LONDON, the property of John Waller Esq; of St. Kitts. He carried with him the said snow’s yawl, and his own chest; also some linnen belonging to the master’s cousin, worth about five pounds sterling. He is about five feet eight inches high, pitted with the small pox, thick lips, speaks tolerable good English, born at Guinea, and lately from the West Indies. Whoever apprehends the said Negro, or will give such information as he may be secured, will have three guineas of reward, besides all reasonable charges paid, upon applying either to the publishers of this paper, Baillie John Cowan at Borrowstowness, or Messrs. Alexander Houston and Co. at Glasgow.",Central belt Scotland,1761-08-31,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),London,,Negro,Africa,male,68,"pitted with small pox, thick lips",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,"theft: carried with him the said snow’s yawl, and his own chest; also some linnen belonging to the master’s cousin, worth about five pounds sterling",no,"John Waller, Esq",-,St Kitts,Publisher of paper; Bailie John Cowan; Messrs. Alexander Houston and Company,Publisher; Bailie; -,Edinburgh Evening Courant; Borrowstownness; Glasgow,yes,Central belt Scotland,"from aboard the snow TWO FRIENDS, at Borrowstownness",-,-,-,3,3,,all reasonable charges,"three Guineas of reward, besides all reasonable charges paid",yes,"Edinburgh Evening Courant - 2nd September 1761, p.3. [with different spelling of Guinea and Borrowstounness]",
1761‑09‑03,r0050,Glasgow Journal,"RUN away from his masters at Borrowstounness on Monday last, a NEGROE man named LOUDON, pretty well made, a little pitted with the small pox 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, speaks good English and is in sailors dress, aged about 22 years. Whoever can bring him to Alexander Houston and company in Glasgow, will be handsomely rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1761-08-31,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Loudon,22,Negro,,male,66-67,"pretty well made, a little pitted with the small pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,in sailors dress,no,no,-,-,-,Alexander Houston and company,-,Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Borrowstounness,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1761‑09‑17,r0306,Public Advertiser,"              R  U  N   away,              On the 15th Instant, A Black Fellow, named ANTONY, a French Creole Negro, about 23 Years of Age, five Foot eight Inches high, long visaged, thin faced, and a sharp Nose; had on when absented a round Sailors Hat, checked Shirt, a Flannel Jacket with black Button Holes and Buttons, a Pair of long Canvas Trowsers, Stockings and Shoes, was seen Yesterday Morning crossing the Fields towards London, with another black Fellow in Company.   Whoever will secure the said Negro in any Gaol, or bring him to the Jamaica Coffee-house, shall receive ten Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges, with Thanks.",South East England,1761-09-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Antony,23,Creole Negro,,male,68,"long visaged, thin faced, and a sharp Nose",-,-,-,-,-,,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a round Sailors Hat, checked Shirt, a Flannel Jacket with black Button Holes and Buttons, a Pair of long Canvas Trowsers, Stockings and Shoes",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Jamaica Coffee-house,,-,-,South East England,crossing the Fields towards London,with another black Fellow in Company,10,10,,all reasonable Charges,"ten Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1761‑10‑10,r0656,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","ABSENTED, or Decoyed Away,By Persons at present unknown, from on board the Brig MADEIRA MERCHANT, Mathias Dodd, Commander, lately arrived from Guadaloupe, now lying off the Tower,  A New Negro Boy, no particular Name, about Twenty Years old, Five Feet Eight, or thereabouts, cannot speak any English, has a Scar right up and down from his Nose to his Forehead, had on when he went away, an old Red Waistcoat, Cheque Shirt, an old Hat, and Brown Bob Wig, Lead Colour Pair of Breeches, a Pair of Grey Yarn Stockings, &c.&c.  Whoever will give any Intelligence of said Negro, so that he may be restored to his Owners on board the said Brig, off the Tower; or Benjamin Fletcher, near the White Horse, Mile-End, shall be thankfully rewarded for their Trouble, and receive Two Guineas Reward from said Benjamin.  N.B. If any Commander shall be found to secret said Negro on board his Vessel, or entertain him in any Respect, he may depend on being prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law, proper Care being taken to prevent his passing Gravesend, if on board any Vessel Outward bound.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,Africa,male,68,has a Scar right up and down from his Nose to his Forehead,-,-,has a Scar right up and down from his Nose to his Forehead,has a Scar right up and down from his Nose to his Forehead,-,-,cannot speak any English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Red Waistcoat, Cheque Shirt, an old Hat, and Brown Bob Wig, Lead Colour Pair of Breeches, a Pair of Grey Yarn Stockings, &c.&c.",no,yes,-,-,-,- ; Benjamin Fletcher,- ; -,"the Brig MADEIRA MERCHANT, now lying off the Tower; the White Horse, Mile-End",,South East England,the Brig MADEIRA MERCHANT,-,-,-,2,2,,thankfully rewarded for their Trouble,"thankfully rewarded for their Trouble, and receive Two Guineas Reward",,-,
1761‑10‑26,r0657,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","                 London, Oct. 25, 1761.THIS is to give Notice to all Commanders of Ships and Others. That BACCHUS, a Negro Man, about Twenty-five Years old, Five Feet Five Inches high, a brown Black, had absconded from on Board the Ship Christian, GUSTAVUS BARTON, Commander, now in Mess. Barton’s Dock) last Thursday; he had on a white Jacket, brown Breeches with Brass Buttons, black Worsted Stockings, Cap, and Hat.  Likewise eloped last April, WILLIAM COLLIER, a Negro Man, the Property of the said BARTON: He is tall and slender, about 26 Years, marked with the Small Pox, a dark Black, with a Pug Nose. Whoever can give Information of the said Negroes to GUSTAVUS BARTON, at LLOYD’s Coffee house, so as to be apprehended, shall have Four Guineas Reward, and all Charges; or should any Person employ the said BACCHUS and WILLIAM COLLIER, he or they shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1761-10-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bacchus,25,Negro,,male,65,a brown Black,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Jacket, brown Breeches with Brass Buttons, black Worsted Stockings, Cap, and Hat",no,yes,-,-,-,Gustavus Barton,Commander of the Ship Christian,Lloyd's Coffee house,yes,South East England,the Ship Christian,-,-,-,4,4,,all Charges,"Four Guineas Reward, and all Charges",,-,
1761‑10‑26,r0658,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","                 London, Oct. 25, 1761.THIS is to give Notice to all Commanders of Ships and Others. That BACCHUS, a Negro Man, about Twenty-five Years old, Five Feet Five Inches high, a brown Black, had absconded from on Board the Ship Christian, GUSTAVUS BARTON, Commander, now in Mess. Barton’s Dock) last Thursday; he had on a white Jacket, brown Breeches with Brass Buttons, black Worsted Stockings, Cap, and Hat.  Likewise eloped last April, WILLIAM COLLIER, a Negro Man, the Property of the said BARTON: He is tall and slender, about 26 Years, marked with the Small Pox, a dark Black, with a Pug Nose. Whoever can give Information of the said Negroes to GUSTAVUS BARTON, at LLOYD’s Coffee house, so as to be apprehended, shall have Four Guineas Reward, and all Charges; or should any Person employ the said BACCHUS and WILLIAM COLLIER, he or they shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1761-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Collier,26,Negro,,male,tall,"slender, marked with the Small Pox, a dark Black, with a Pug Nose",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Gustavus Barton,Commander of the Ship Christian,-,Gustavus Barton,Commander of the Ship Christian,Lloyd's Coffee house,,-,-,-,-,-,4,4,,all Charges,"Four Guineas Reward, and all Charges",,-,
1761‑11‑04,r0307,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","  RUN AWAY from Mr. STUBBS,A BLACK Fellow, about five Feet six Inches, aged 26 Years, an Excrescence on each wrest, and a scar in his Face; he answers to the Name of THOMAS MATTHEW. Whoever will bring the said Black to his above mentioned Master, in Princes-Square, shall receive two Guineas Reward. He had on when he went away a blue Waistcoat and Jacket, a red pair of shag Breeches. This is to forbid all Masters of Ships to employ him; and if any should so do, they shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Thomas Matthew,26,Negro,,male,66,"an Excrescence on each wrest, and a scar in his Face",-,-,a scar in his Face,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Waistcoat and Jacket, a red pair of shag Breeches",no,yes,Mr. Stubbs,-,-,Mr. Stubbs,-,Princes-Square,,South East England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1761‑11‑11,r0391,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS James Teernon, a Negro Man, belonging to Captain Terrence Teernon, of Chelsea, aged 21 Years, about five Feet five Inches, with a Scar on his Forehead, speaks good English, did in November 1760, run away from his said Master: This is to give Notice, that whoever shall harbour or employ the said Negro Man will be prosecuted as the Law directs; and whoever will give Notice to his Master, or to Capt. James Doran, in Crutched Friars, where the said Negro may be found, shall immediately after his being secured, receive Five Guineas Reward: Since the Negro run away from his Master, has been a Voyage to Guadeloupe, in the Ship Dragon, Captain Whitchelo; has left said Ship about three Weeks ago, and has been lately seen at the Cross-Keys in Ratcliff Highway, and went by the name of James Thompson. ",South East England,1760-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Teernon (James Thompson),21,Negro,,male,65,a Scar on his Forehead,-,-,a Scar on his Forehead,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Captain Terrence Teernon,-,Chelsea,Captain Terrence Teernon; Capt. James Doran,- ; -,Chelsea; Crutched Friars,,South East England,-,South East England,been lately seen at the Cross-Keys in Ratcliff Highway,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 12th, 13th, 14th November 1761 [all p.3].",
1761‑12‑01,r0600,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","LEFT his MASTER, the 28th Instant, A Negro Man, about 24 Years of Age, Five Feet eight Inches, had on a Wigg or Cap, a brown Cloth Coat with yellow Metal Buttons, under which he had a blue Sailor’s Jacket with black Horn Buttons, remarkably bad legg’d and stoops much, and speaks tolerable good English. – Whoever apprehends or can give Information of the said Negro, so as he may be apprehended, unto John Hamilton, Warfinger, at the Sign of the Black Boy and Still, near Hermitage Bridge, shall be intitled to Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1761-11-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,24,Negro,,male,68,remarkably bad legg’d and stoops much,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Wigg or Cap, a brown Cloth Coat with yellow Metal Buttons, under which he had a blue Sailor’s Jacket with black Horn Buttons",no,no,-,-,-,John Hamilton,Warfinger,"the Sign of the Black Boy and Still, near Hermitage Bridge",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1761‑12‑03,r0308,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","               RUN AWAY,From the Ship LOVELY BETSY, Matthew Darke, Commander, lying in Church hole, on Sunday the 22d Instant,  A Negro Man, called YORK, about five Feet six Inches high, thick-set, and well made, aged about 21 Years, and says he was born in New York or Bermudas, and speaks good English; had on when he went away a black Coat, blue Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches. It is supposed he has got on board some other Ship: and this is to inform all Commanders, and other Persons whatsoever, not to harbour or employ him; and whoever shall be found so doing, will be prosecuted for the same. And any Person that will secure the said Negro, and bring him on board the said Ship, or to Mr. John Stiles, in Welbank-street, Cavendish-square, or to Captain Darke, in Prospect-row, Rotherhithe, shall receive Four Guineas Reward.",South East England,1761-11-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),York,21,Negro,North America/West Indies,male,66,"thick-set, and well made",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Coat, blue Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,- ; Mr. John Stiles; Captain Darke,- ; -,"the Ship LOVELY BETSY, lying in Church hole; Welbank-street, Cavendish-square; Prospect-row, Rotherhithe",yes,South East England,"the Ship LOVELY BETSY, lying in Church hole",-,-,-,4,4,,-,Four Guineas Reward,,-,
1761‑12‑15,r0748,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","               S T R A Y E D.From the King’s Arms Inn in Leadenhall-street, On Friday the 11th Instant, and supposed to have lost his Way.  A Black Servant from the East Indies, who came from Harwich in the Stage-Coach, his Name is JOHN PEDRO, a short well-set Man, about thirty Years of Age. Whoever gives Intelligence of him, so as he may be found, or brings him to the abovesaid Inn, shall receive Five Shillings Reward.",South East England,1761-12-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Pedro,30,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,short,well-set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the King’s Arms Inn in Leadenhall-street,,South East England,the King’s Arms Inn in Leadenhall-street,-,-,-,,5,,-,Five Shillings Reward,,-,
1761‑12‑18,r0309,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Mulatto belonging to Abel Dottin, Esq; named Stephen Walcott; he is a straight, well-made young Fellow, near six Feet high, is a little pitted with the Small-pox, wears his own Hair tied short behind, and a light-coloured Fustian Frock, and Waistcoat the same, Leather Breeches, and black Stockings: He escaped the 10th of November last out of the Poultry-Compter, and was late Steward on board the Phenix Hospital Ship lying off the Tower.  Any Person who shall secure the said Stephen Walcott, so as he may be delivered up to the said Abel Dottin, Esq; or his Order, shall receive Five Guineas Reward from Mr. Battyn, Merchant, in Warwick-court, near Newgate-street.",South East England,1761-11-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Stephen Walcott,,Mulatto,,male,72,"straight, well-made, is a little pitted with the Small-pox, ears his own Hair tied short behind",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,was late Steward on board the Phenix Hospital Ship,"a light-coloured Fustian Frock, and Waistcoat the same, Leather Breeches, and black Stockings",no,no,"Abel Dottin, Esq",-,-,"Abel Dottin, Esq; Mr. Battyn",- ; merchant,"- ; Warwick-court, near Newgate-street",,South East England,Poultry-Compter (escaped from),-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1761‑12‑28,r0749,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","             R U N   A W A Y,From the Ship BRITANNIA, Capt. Scott, Commander, on Friday the 25th Instant,  TWO Negro Men, the one named LEWIS, near Six Feet high, and two Holes in his Ears; the other about Five Feet Six Inches high, he has two or three Particular Scars between his Eyebrows, and his Teeth are filed down like a Saw between every Tooth. If any Body will bring them to Mess. MUER and CLANDER, Merchants, in Nicholas Lane, shall be handsomely rewarded.",South East England,1761-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lewis,,Negro,,male,72,two Holes in his Ears,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mess. Muer and Clander,Merchants,Nicholas Lane,yes,South East England,the Ship Britannia,-,-,"yes, not named",,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1761‑12‑28,r0750,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","              R U N   A W A Y,From the Ship BRITANNIA, Capt. Scott, Commander, on Friday the 25th Instant,  TWO Negro Men, the one named LEWIS, near Six Feet high, and two Holes in his Ears; the other about Five Feet Six Inches high, he has two or three Particular Scars between his Eyebrows, and his Teeth are filed down like a Saw between every Tooth. If any Body will bring them to Mess. MUER and CLANDER, Merchants, in Nicholas Lane, shall be handsomely rewarded.",South East England,1761-12-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,Africa,male,66,"has two or three Particular Scars between his Eyebrows, and his Teeth are filed down like a Saw between every Tooth",-,-,has two or three Particular Scars between his Eyebrows,"has two or three Particular Scars between his Eyebrows, and his Teeth are filed down like a Saw between every Tooth",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Mess. Muer and Clander,Merchants,Nicholas Lane,yes,South East England,the Ship Britannia,-,-,Lewis,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1761‑12‑30,r0310,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","             RAN AWAY,As is imagined, from on board the Brig MADEIRA MERCHANT, Captain Goodhand, Commander (late Matthias Dodd) from Guadaloupe,  A New Negro Fellow, about 20 Years of Age, five Feet eight, or thereabouts, cannot speak any English; had on, when he went away, an old Blue Duffil Great Coat, with brass Buttons, Hat, and brown Wig, or red Cap, has a Scar from his Nose to his Forehead, right up and down, and marked on each Side of his Eyes. Whoever will give Intelligence to said Capt. Goodhand, on board the Brig, now lying off at the Swinging Chain, Union Stairs, Wapping, so as he may be had again, shall receive One Guinea Reward.  N.B. It is imagined he absented in a Spaniard’s Boat last Saturday, which was missing the next Morning.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,20,Negro,Africa,male,68,,-,-,"a Scar from his Nose to his Forehead, right up and down, and marked on each Side of his Eyes","a Scar from his Nose to his Forehead, right up and down, and marked on each Side of his Eyes",-,-,cannot speak any English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Blue Duffil Great Coat, with brass Buttons, Hat, and brown Wig, or red Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Captain Goodhand,Commander of the Brig Madeira Merchant,"the Brig Madeira Merchant, lying off at the Swinging Chain, Union Stairs, Wapping",yes,South East England,the Brig Madeira Merchant,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,yes
1761‑12‑31,r0751,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","           R U N    A W A Y,       From Captain STUBBS.  A Yellowish Negro Man, about Five Feet Seven Inches, very flat Nose, and a Scar across his Forehead, he had when he run away, a white Pea-Jacket, a Pair of black Worsted Breeches and Stockings, and a black Wig. Whoever will bring the said Negro Man to his abovementioned Master, Capt. STUBBS, in Prince’s Square, Ratliff Highway, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.  N.B. The abovementioned Master, Capt. STUBBS, desires that no Commander, Merchants, or any other Gentlemen will employ the abovementioned Negro; he goes by the Name of Stephen Brown, and if he will return to his Master, nothing will be [done to] him.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Stephen Brown,,Negro,,male,67,"yellowish, very flat Nose, and a Scar across his Forehead",-,-,a Scar across his Forehead,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Pea-Jacket, a Pair of black Worsted Breeches and Stockings, and a black Wig",no,no,Capt. Stubbs,-,"Prince’s Square, Ratliff Highway",Capt. Stubbs,-,"Prince’s Square, Ratliff Highway",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,,-,
1762‑01‑23,r0786,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"                              R U N   A W A YFrom his Master at St. Kitt’s, and supposed to be come to Bristol, London, or Liverpool  A NEGRO MAN, well made, and square over the Shoulders, about five Feet and a Half high, of a yellowish Complection, speaks good English, has a small Scar in the Middle of his Forehead, a Cut on the Upper-joint of his fore Finger on the right Hand, no Nails on his Toes, or very few, by Trade a Cooper, a tolerable Carpenter, and a good Seaman, can attend well at Table. – Whoever will secure him so that he may be brought to SAMUEL WEBB, in the College-Green, and sent to his Master, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward.",South West England,,Bristol Library (Bristol),,,Negro,,male,66,"well made, and square over the Shoulders, of a yellowish Complection, speaks good English, has a small Scar in the Middle of his Forehead, a Cut on the Upper-joint of his fore Finger on the right Hand, no Nails on his Toes, or very few",-,"a Cut on the Upper-joint of his fore Finger on the right Hand, no Nails on his Toes, or very few",a small Scar in the Middle of his Forehead,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,"by Trade a Cooper, a tolerable Carpenter, and a good Seaman, can attend well at Table",Cooper; Carpenter; Seaman,-,no,no,-,-,St. Kitt’s,Samuel Webb,- ; Merchant,the College-Green,,West Indies,St. Kitt’s,Britain,"Bristol, London, or Liverpool",-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas Reward,yes,ibid. - 30th January 1762.,
1762‑02‑16,r0311,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED from his Master’s Service, a likely black BOY, named King, about sixteen Years of Age, took with him when he went away, a black Velvet Jockey Cap, a blue Frock and Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, four Shirts, three Pair of new worsted Stockings, and a new Pair of Shoes; he has also taken with him a good Violin: it is supposed that he has an Intention of going on board some Privateer or Letter of Marque. All Captains of Vessels, or others to whom he may apply, are requested to stop him, and give Information thereof to the Subscriber, in Craven-street, near Charing Cross.  Whoever apprehends and secures the said Negro, so that his Master may have him again, shall have two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid by                                            WILLIAM FRANKLIN.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),King,16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Velvet Jockey Cap, a blue Frock and Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, four Shirts, three Pair of new worsted Stockings, and a new Pair of Shoes","theft: a black Velvet Jockey Cap, a blue Frock and Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, four Shirts, three Pair of new worsted Stockings, and a new Pair of Shoes; he has also taken with him a good Violin",no,William Franklin,-,"Craven-street, near Charing Cross",William Franklin,-,"Craven-street, near Charing Cross",,-,-,-,it is supposed that he has an Intention of going on board some Privateer or Letter of Marque,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1762‑02‑20,r0321,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"WHEREAS on Thursday, February the 14th last, a Negroe Man, by Name George, left his Master, Colonel Samuel Adams, on his Journey to Portsmouth, for Barbadoes. This is to give Notice, that whoever will bring the said Negroe Man to Ralph Weekes, Esq; at No.10. Crown-Office-Court, Inner Temple, or will give Information where he is entertained, so that the Person entertaining him, may be prosecuted according to Law, and the Negroe Man recovered, shall receive Fifteen Guineas Reward for their Trouble. He was baptized, as he says, in St. Giles's, and now goes by the Name of George Stewart; is tall and thin; and had on when he left his Master, a brown coloured Coat and Crimson Breeches. He wears a Wig, is about 28 or 30 Yea[rs] of Age; and what is most remarkable, has a Joint of one of his little Fingers cut off. He sometimes wears a blue Livery, turned up and lined with Crimson, with a Livery Lace. It is thought (as he said) that he will go in some Man of War.  N.B. He is well known at Bath and Bristol.",South East England,1762-02-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George (George Stewart),28-30,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, has a Joint of one of his little Fingers cut off",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,a brown coloured Coat and Crimson Breeches. He wears a Wig,no,yes,Colonel Samuel Adams,-,-,"Ralph Weekes, Esq",-,"No.10. Crown-Office-Court, Inner Temple",,South East England,on his Journey to Portsmouth,-,is thought (as he said) that he will go in some Man of War,-,15,15,,-,Fifteen Guineas,,-,
1762‑03‑13,r0312,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"WHEREAS a Negro Man, by Name George, has absconded again, since a Reward was given for taking him; whoever brings him, or gives Intelligence to Ralph Weekes, Esq; at Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar, so that he may be taken, and the Person detaining him, prosecuted according to Law, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward. He goes by the Name of George Stewart, has his little right Finger half cut off, and had on a green Coat; sometimes he wears a blue Livery, lined with Crimson, and is the Property of Col. Samuel Adams, of Barbadoes. He is well known at Bath and Bristol. If he will come of his own Accord, he shall be forgiven, and meet with the usual Clemency he has had shewn him. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George Stewart,,Negro,,male,,has his little right Finger half cut off,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Coat; sometimes he wears a blue Livery, lined with Crimson",no,no,"Col. Samuel Adams, of Barbadoes",-,-,"Ralph Weekes, Esq",-,"Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar",,-,-,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 16th March 1762, p.2.",
1762‑03‑18,r0313,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"WHEREAS a Negro Man has again absconded, since the last Reward was paid for taking him: This is to give Notice, that whoever will bring him, to Ralph Weekes, Esq; at Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar, or give Intelligence of him, that he may be taken, and the Person detaining him, prosecuted, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward. He now goes by the Name of George Stewart, is tall and thin, and wears sometimes a green Coat, but had on when he left his Master, a blue Livery, lined and turned up with Crimson. One of his little Fingers is half cut off. He was the Property of Col. Samuel Adams, of Barbadoes, but now belongs to Ralph Weekes, Esq; and if he will return, he shall meet with a Pardon, and all the good Usage he has hitherto experienced.  He is well known at Bath and Bristol, and was inticed away by some Blacks. ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, One of his little Fingers is half cut off",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery, lined and turned up with Crimson",no,yes,"Ralph Weekes, Esq",-,"Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar","Ralph Weekes, Esq",-,"Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar",,-,-,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 20th, 25th, 27th, 30th March 1762 [all p.2]; 1st, 3rd, 6th, [all p.2], 8th April 1762, p.3.",yes
1762‑03‑22,r0315,Public Advertiser,"ABSCONDED on Friday the 19th Instant, from his M[a]ster, in Frith-street, Soho, a small sized well-made Negro Boy, named Sunderland, about thirteen or fourteen Years old, likely featured, wears his own Hair, and has lost some of his fore Teeth: he is a Native of the Island of Providence, came lately from Jamaica, and has been at the Havannah, speaks good English, and is remarkably sharp and saucy: had on when he went away a blue Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, lined with Blue, and trimmed with yellow Buttons, the Waistcoat with the Cuffs and Cape of the Coat, laced with a yellow mixed Livery Lace, black worsted Stockings, and white Metal Buckles in his Shoes.   Whoever apprehends him, and brings him to Mr. Williamson, opposite to Mr. Trotter’s, Upholder, in Frith-street, shall receive One Guinea Reward; or any Person giving Intelligence, so that he shall be apprehended, shall be intitled to the same Reward.   N.B.. His Haunt is suspected to be some where between Soho and St. Jame’s-street, having been thereabouts attempting to change a Guinea.",South East England,1762-03-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sunderland,13-14,Negro,West Indies,male,small sized,"well-made, wears his own Hair, and has lost some of his fore Teeth",-,-,-,-,-,remarkably sharp and saucy,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, lined with Blue, and trimmed with yellow Buttons, the Waistcoat with the Cuffs and Cape of the Coat, laced with a yellow mixed Livery Lace, black worsted Stockings, and white Metal Buckles in his Shoes",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Williamson,-,"Mr. Trotter’s, Upholder, in Frith-street",,South East England,"Frith-street, Soho",South East England,is suspected to be some where between Soho and St. Jame’s-street,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1762‑04‑10,r0314,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"WHEREAS a Negro Man has again absconded, since the last Reward was paid for taking him: This is to give Notice, that whoever will bring him, to Ralph Weekes, Esq; at Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar, or give Intelligence of him, that he may be taken, and the Person detaining him, prosecuted, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward. He now goes by the Name of George Stewart, is tall and thin, and wears sometimes a green Coat, but had on when he left his Master, a blue Livery, lined and turned up with Crimson. One of his little Fingers is half cut off. He was the Property of Col. Samuel Adams, of Barbadoes, but now belongs to Ralph Weekes, Esq; and if he will return, he shall meet with a Pardon, and all the good Usage he has hitherto experienced.  He is well known at Bath and Bristol, and was inticed away by some Blacks.   No more than Ten Guineas will be given, nor will this be any more advertised.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, One of his little Fingers is half cut off",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"wears sometimes a green Coat, but had on when he left his Master, a blue Livery, lined and turned up with Crimson",no,yes,"Ralph Weekes, Esq",-,"Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar","Ralph Weekes, Esq",-,"Mr. Wishaw’s, Palsgravehead-Court, Temple-bar",,-,-,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,,-,yes
1762‑04‑13,r0316,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED from his Master’s Service, a likely BLACK BOY, named KING, but sometimes calls himself JOHN KING, about sixteen Years of Age, and is somewhat paler than the generality of Negroes. Took with him a good Hat with a Silver Button and Loop, an old blue Frock and Waistcoat much worn and dirtied, Leather Breeches, and spotted Worsted Stockings. He left a new Livery behind him, probably that he might the better pass for a free Negroe; but it is not unlikely that he may change his Cloaths. It is supposed that he has an intention of going on board some Privateer or Letter of Marque. All Captains of Vessels or others, to whom he may apply, are requested to stop him, and send Information thereof to Mrs. Stevenson near Charing-Cross. Whoever apprehends and secures the said Negroe, or informs where he is, so that his Master may have him again, shall have One Guinea for their Trouble, and all reasonable Charges.  N.B. Whoever harbours or conceals him will be prosecuted.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),King (John King),16,Negro,,male,,is somewhat paler than the generality of Negroes,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a good Hat with a Silver Button and Loop, an old blue Frock and Waistcoat much worn and dirtied, Leather Breeches, and spotted Worsted Stockings","theft (possibly): Took with him a good Hat with a Silver Button and Loop, an old blue Frock and Waistcoat much worn and dirtied, Leather Breeches, and spotted Worsted Stockings.",yes,-,-,-,Mrs. Stevenson,-,near Charing-Cross,,-,-,-,is supposed that he has an intention of going on board some Privateer or Letter of Marque,-,1,1,,all reasonable Charges,"One Guinea for their Trouble, and all reasonable Charges",,-,
1762‑08‑28,r0787,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"             BRISTOL, Aug. 27, 1762.WHEREAS this Day a NEGRO BOY, the Property of Mr. RICHARD FIELD, Tobacconist, hath absented himself from his said Master. Whoever will secure the said Negro, and bring him to Mr. FIELD aforesaid, shall receive a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges. – He is about five Feet four Inches high, eighteen Years of Age, and goes by the Name of Hampton; had on a brown Fustian Frock, strip’d Waistcoat, and white Stockings.  If the Boy returns without any farther Trouble, he shall be kindly received.",South West England,1762-08-27,Bristol Library (Bristol),Hampton,18,Negro,,male,64,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Fustian Frock, strip’d Waistcoat, and white Stockings",no,no,Mr. Richard Field,Tobacconist,Bristol,Mr. Richard Field,Tobacconist,Bristol,,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,1,1,,reasonable Charges,"a Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Charges",yes,ibid. -  4th September 1762. ,
1762‑09‑17,r0644,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","LEFT his Master at Buxton in Derbyshire, on Sundaythe 5th of September: A BLACK BOY, short, about 16 Years of Age, known by the Name of PRESCOT, the Property of the Rev. Mr. Gwyn. of Prescot. He had on, when he went away, a dark coloured Coat with a red Cape, a blue Waistcoat, and blue Breeches.  Whoever secures, or has seen any thing of such a Person, is desired to acquaint the Rev. Mr. Gwyn, or Mr. Hooley, at the Legs of Man Inn, in Prescot.",North West England,1762-09-05,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Prescot,16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark coloured Coat with a red Cape, a blue Waistcoat, and blue Breeches",no,no,the Rev. Mr. Gwyn,-,Prescot,the Rev. Mr. Gwyn; Mr. Hooley,- ; -,"the Legs of Man Inn, in Prescot",,North West England,Prescot,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1762‑09‑23,r0317,Public Advertiser,"                                       September 11, 1762.                    R U N  away,              On the 27th of August last, A Negro Boy, known by the Name of Hampton, about five Feet Inches high, and about eighteen Years of Age, supposed to be gone off with a Recruiting Serjant in the Marine Service, to go on board the Romney Man of War at Chatham. If the said Negro will return to his Master Richard Field, Tobacconist, at Bristol, whose Property he is, and serve him two Years, shall then have his Freedom given him for Life; but if he does not return, whoever will secure him, and advise me thereof, shall have two Guineas Reward.                                       RICH. FIELD.",South East England,1762-08-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hampton,,Negro,,male,65,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Richard Field,Tobacconist,Bristol,Richard Field,Tobacconist,Bristol,,South West England,Bristol,South East England,"supposed to be gone off with a Recruiting Serjant in the Marine Service, to go on board the Romney Man of War at Chatham",-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,yes
1762‑10‑04,r0752,Lloyd's Evening Post and British Chronicle,"                      Bristol, Sept. 29, 1762.WHEREAS on Wednesday Night a BLACK, who goes by the Name of Antheny Bristol, and was an Apprentice to Capt. Heaney, at the Lebeck, at the Hot-wells, deserted his Master’s Service: Whoever apprehends the said Black, and brings him to his said Master; or to Capt. William Heaney, at the Three Cups in Bread Street, London, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and all necessary Charges for bringing him.  He is about 18 Years of Age, well grown, is a very likely Lad, has a small Cut upon his Forehead, wore a blue grey Broad Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, with Gold Twist Buttons to the latter; had on a Cut black Wig, and talks good English.  Whoever entertains him after this Publication, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1762-09-29,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Antheny Bristol,18,Negro,,male,,"well grown, very likely, has a small Cut upon his Forehead",-,has a small Cut upon his Forehead,-,-,-,-,talks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue grey Broad Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, with Gold Twist Buttons to the latter; had on a Cut black Wig",no,yes,-,-,-,Capt. William Heaney,-,"the Three Cups in Bread Street, London",,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,2,2,,all necessary Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all necessary Charges",,-,
1762‑10‑30,r0318,Public Advertiser,"                               R U N  away, Yesterday Morning from his Master, to whom he was an Apprentice, Mr. Bennett, in New Ormond-street,  JOHN ESSEX, a Negro Fellow, about 21 Years of Age, and about 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, pretty full faced, h[as had] the Small-pox, but not much pitted, has a Scar on his head about an Inch long, wears his own black shock Hair, which is very short, speaks very good English, had on when we went away a very old blue Coat, or drab colour Duffil Surtout Coat, which is very short, a blue Cloth or striped Flannel Waistcoat, and blue Shag Breeches more than half worn, a plain Hat, light grey worsted Stockings, wrought Silver Shoe, Knee, and Stock Buckles, took away with him a large Deal Box, with a blue Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, lined with red Shalloon, and gilt Buttons, an old Beaver Hat with gold Button and Loop, much worn, and several Pair of Worsted Stockings and Shoes; and ‘tis supposed by his taking away the Cloaths his Design is to go to Sea; therefore any Person who shall presume to harbour or entertain him, shall be prosecuted to the utmost Severity of the Law; and whoever will give Intelligence of him to Sir John Fielding, at his House in Bow-street, Covent Garden, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.   If he will return immediately to his Master, he will be pardon’d.",South East England,1762-10-29,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Essex,21,Negro,,male,66-67,"pretty full faced, h[as had] the Small-pox, but not much pitted, has a Scar on his head about an Inch long, wears his own black shock Hair, which is very short",smallpox,-,a Scar on his head about an Inch long,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a very old blue Coat, or drab colour Duffil Surtout Coat, which is very short, a blue Cloth or striped Flannel Waistcoat, and blue Shag Breeches more than half worn, a plain Hat, light grey worsted Stockings, wrought Silver Shoe, Knee, and Stock Buckles","theft (possibly): took away with him a large Deal Box, with a blue Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, lined with red Shalloon, and gilt Buttons, an old Beaver Hat with gold Button and Loop, much worn, and several Pair of Worsted Stockings and Shoes",yes,Mr. Bennett,-,New Ormond-street,Sir John Fielding,-,"Bow-street, Covent Garden",,South East England,New Ormond-street,-,‘tis supposed ...  his Design is to go to Sea,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1762‑12‑10,r0319,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from Captain JOHN SMITH, of Princes-street, in the Antigu[a] Trade, a Negro Man, called BROWNE, about five Feet six Inches high, very round-shoulder’d, knock kneed, and brade-footed, and has several small Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead. Any Person who shall apprehend the said Negro, and bring him to his Master, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Browne,,Negro,Africa,male,66,"very round-shoulder’d, knock kneed, and brade-footed, and has several small Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead",-,-,has several small Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead,has several small Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Captain John Smith,in the Antigu[a] Trade,Princes-street,Captain John Smith,in the Antigu[a] Trade,Princes-street,,South East England,Princes-street,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1762‑12‑18,r0320,Public Advertiser,"                     R U N  away, From Captain JOHN SMITH, in the Antigua Trade,   A Negro Man called BROWNE, about 5 Feet six Inches high, is round shoulder’d, knock’d-kneed, and broad footed, has several Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead, and large featured.   Whoever shall apprehend the said Negro, and bring him to his said Master in Princes-street, near the Mansion-House, shall have a Guinea Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Browne,,Negro,Africa,male,66,"round shoulder’d, knock’d-kneed, and broad footed, has several Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead, and large featured",-,-,several Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead,several Negro Marks in his Cheeks and Forehead,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Captain John Smith,in the Antigua Trade,"Princes-street, near the Mansion-House",Captain John Smith,in the Antigua Trade,"Princes-street, near the Mansion-House",,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,yes
1763‑01‑15,r0322,Public Advertiser,"             L    E    F    T Her Mistress, on Tuesday Evening last,   A Negro Girl, about fourteen Years old, well featured, and rather fat, born in Barbadoes, and lately come from Philadelphia, speaks very good English, took with her two Jackets, one a blue and white Check, the other a dark Cotton, and two Gowns, one dark and one light flowered Cotton, and she is private Property.   If anyone has taken her in out of Compassion, it is hoped they will return her; and whoever entertains her will be prosecuted; if seen asking Charity, and brought to Sir John Fielding, shall receive a Guinea Reward. If any of the above Cloaths, or others, as she has others with her, should be offered to pawn or sell by a Negro Girl, give Notice as above.",South East England,1763-01-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,West Indies,female,,"well featured, and rather fat",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"took with her two Jackets, one a blue and white Check, the other a dark Cotton, and two Gowns, one dark and one light flowered Cotton","theft (possibly): took with her two Jackets, one a blue and white Check, the other a dark Cotton, and two Gowns, one dark and one light flowered Cotton",no,-,-,-,Sir John Fielding,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1763‑02‑10,r0443,Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette,"            ELOPED,The 5th FEBRUARY, 1763, from JOHN STONE, Esq. of CHIPPENAAM,A NEGRO SERVANT,Named GLOUCESTER;Twenty-one Years of Age, about five Feet six Inches high, slender grown, marked with a long Scar down the Middle of his Forehead, and speaks English tolerably well. Wore, when he went off, a light-coloured Cloth Livery Coat, and red Waistcoat, with white Metal Buttons; the Coat with a Red turned-down Collar, red Button-Holes, red Lining, and Slash Sleeves. Had on likewise a black Velvet Cap, with a Silver Band, or else a Silver laced Hat, and an old Pair of Leather Breeches.  Whoever secures the said Negro, and gives Notice of it to JOHN STONE, Esq. aforesaid, so that he may be brought back again, will be sufficiently rewarded for their Trouble. – But any Person countenancing or harbouring the said Black, will be prosecuted agreeable to Law.",South West England,1763-02-05,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Gloucester,21,Negro,Africa,male,66,"slender grown, marked with a long Scar down the Middle of his Forehead",-,-,marked with a long Scar down the Middle of his Forehead,marked with a long Scar down the Middle of his Forehead,-,-,speaks English tolerably well,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a light-coloured Cloth Livery Coat, and red Waistcoat, with white Metal Buttons; the Coat with a Red turned-down Collar, red Button-Holes, red Lining, and Slash Sleeves. Had on likewise a black Velvet Cap, with a Silver Band, or else a Silver laced Hat, and an old Pair of Leather Breeches",no,yes,"John Stone, Esq",-,Chippenaam,"John Stone, Esq",-,Chippenaam [sic],,South West England,Chippenaam [sic],-,-,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded for their Trouble,sufficiently rewarded for their Trouble,yes,"ibid. - 17th, 24th February 1763.",
1763‑03‑04,r0645,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN away and has absconded himself, from Thomas Seel, Esq; of Liverpool, whose Property he is; on Wednesday the 16th of February, 1763, a Negro Slave, who answers to the Name of Lidiate, speaks very good English, and is an extreme good looking Black; had on, when he went off, an old brown Livery Cloth Coat; trimmed with red, yellow mettal Buttons, the Cuffs and Cape turned up with red, and Livery Lace thereon, a red Waistcoat, also trimmed with Lace, dirty Leather Breeches, and an old Silver laced Hat; is 5 Feet 5 inches high, or thereabouts; 21 Years of Age, is pretty strong and able; he waits well at a Table, and has been both under a Groom and Coachman, in the Stables. He endeavoured to change his Cloaths, the Day he went off, but whether he did or no is not known. He spoke of going to the Forest of Delamere, in Cheshire, as has been learned since his Elopement. This is therefore to particularly Caution and Desire, that no Person will take in or Harbour the said Negro, on Pain of being prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law; but that they wou’d secure him, and give immediate Information thereof, to Thomas Seel, Esq; of Liverpool, aforesaid, whose Property he is, so that he may be brought back again, and all reasonable Charges will be allowed.",North West England,1763-02-16,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Lidiate,21,Negro,,male,65,"an extreme good looking Black, is pretty strong and able",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,"waits well at a Table, and has been both under a Groom and Coachman, in the Stables",,"an old brown Livery Cloth Coat; trimmed with red, yellow mettal Buttons, the Cuffs and Cape turned up with red, and Livery Lace thereon, a red Waistcoat, also trimmed with Lace, dirty Leather Breeches, and an old Silver laced Hat",no,yes,"Thomas Seel, Esq",-,Liverpool,"Thomas Seel, Esq",-,Liverpool,,North West England,Liverpool,North West England,"He spoke of going to the Forest of Delamere, in Cheshire",-,,,,all reasonable Charges,all reasonable Charges,yes,ibid. - 11th March 1763.,
1763‑03‑18,r0477,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN AWAY, on Sunday the 6th Instant, a BLACK MAN, about five Feet six Inches high, speaks English but very Indifferent, and went by the name of DICK, and is the Property of JOHN STORY, had on, when he went away, long striped Trowsers, a White flannel jacket spotted with Black, and a New Pair of Shoes with White metal carved Buckles; and pretends to Shaving and Dressing Hair.  Any Person who apprehends the said Negro, is desired to give immediate Notice to Messrs. Crosbie & Trafford, Merchants, to the said John Story, or to R. Williamson, at his Office near the Exchange, Liverpool, and they will receive a handsome Reward.",North West England,1763-03-06,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Dick,,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English but very Indifferent,,-,-,-,pretends to Shaving and Dressing of Hair,,"long striped Trowsers, a White flannel jacket spotted with Black, and a New Pair of Shoes with White [?]metal carved Buckles",no,no,John Story,-,-,Messrs. Crosbie & Trafford; R. Williamson,"Merchants, to the said John Story; -","- ; his Office near the Exchange, Liverpool",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,a handsome Reward,a handsome Reward,,-,
1763‑06‑06,r0323,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master Mr. James Knox, in Peland-street, on Friday Morning last, a Negro East-India Boy, named James Hamlet, about 16 or 17 Years of Age, about five Feet two Inches high, much Pock-fretten, inn-kneed, and limps a little with the right Leg, was dressed in a dark Thickset Frock and Waistcoat, brown Cloth Breeches, gold laced Hat, has curled Hair toupeed before: and as the said Negro Boy is also [c]harged with embezling several Sums of Money, the Property of his Master.  Whoever will apprehend him, and bring him before Sir John Fielding, shall receive one Guinea Reward.",South East England,1763-06-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),James Hamlet,16-17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,62,"much Pock-fretten, inn- kneed, and limps a little with the right Leg, curled Hair toupeed before",smallpox,limps a little with the Right-leg,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark Thickset Frock and Waistcoat, brown Cloth Breeches, gold laced Hat","theft: [c]harged with embezling several Sums of Money, the Property of his Master",no,Mr. James Knox,-,Peland-street,Sir John Fielding,-,-,,South East England,Peland-street,-,-,-,1,1,,-,one Guinea,yes,"Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser - 6th June 1763, p3. [minor spelling differences]",
1763‑10‑12,r0325,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Service, a NEGRO SLAVE, 27 Years of Age, whose real Name is JOSEPH CINNAMON, but upon Occasion assumes some other; he is stout made, about five Feet nine Inches high, speaks very thick, is of a yellowish Complexion, and sometimes limps a little, owing to the Loss of one of his great Toes, and the first Joint of the next to it. He went off in a blue Surtoat Coat with White-Metal Buttons, Buckskin or Scarlet-Cloth Breeches, a plain Hat with Silver Button and Loop, and a brown bob Wig. Whoever will give Notice to William Scott, Taylor, at the Golden Cross in Be[d]fordbury, near Covent-Garden, where he may be found, shall receive One Guinea; or whoever will cause him to be secured, shall receive Two Guineas and reasonable Charges: If he will return he shall be received. It is imagined he will offer himself to work at the Carpenters Trade, to which he has been used; or enter on board some Ship as Steward, in which Capacity he served in a former Elopement.
 ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Cinnamon,27,Negro,,male,69,"stout made, sometimes limps a little, owing to the Loss of one of his great Toes, and the first Joint of the next to it",-,"the Loss of one of his great Toes, and the first Joint of the next to it",-,-,-,-,speaks very thick,,-,-,-,-,Carpenters Trade; Steward (on ship),"a blue Surtoat Coat with White-Metal Buttons, Buckskin or Scarlet-Cloth Breeches, a plain Hat with Silver Button and Loop, and a brown bob Wig",no,no,-,-,-,William Scott,Taylor,"the Golden Cross in Be[d]fordbury, near Covent-Garden",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,reasonable Charges,"One Guinea; or whoever will cause him to be secured, shall receive Two Guineas and reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1763‑11‑19,r0326,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on the 11th instant, from Bishopsgate-street, a Negro Woman, named Sylvia, the Property of Mr. Samuel Gregory, of the Island of Jamaica: She is of middle Stature, about 25 Years old, speaks tolerable good English, and supposed to be with Child; had on when she went away, a red and yellow Stuff Gown, red Cloak, a chipped Hat with a blue Ribbon; she also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers: Also went off from the Ship St. Elizabeth, Captain Blaw, on the 17th instant, a Negro Boy, named Lothario, the Property of the said Mr. Gregory, had on a Suit of Livery brown Cloth, trimmed with red and worsted Lace, had a Gold-laced Hat: He is about 18 Years of Age, and of a slim Make, and speaks bad English; he generally carried a Fife in his Pocket, on which he was learning to play.   Whoever can give Information of these Negroes, so that the Owner may have them again, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each, by applying to Mr. Godwin, opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street.   No greater Reward will be offered. 
 ",South East England,1763-11-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sylvia,25,Negro,,female,middle Stature,supposed to be with Child,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a red and yellow Stuff Gown, red Cloak, a chipped Hat with a blue Ribbon; she also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers","theft (possibly): also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers",no,Mr. Samuel Gregory,-,-,Mr. Godwin,-,opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street,,South East England,Bishopsgate-street,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,-,
1763‑11‑19,r0327,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on the 11th instant, from Bishopsgate-street, a Negro Woman, named Sylvia, the Property of Mr. Samuel Gregory, of the Island of Jamaica: She is of middle Stature, about 25 Years old, speaks tolerable good English, and supposed to be with Child; had on when she went away, a red and yellow Stuff Gown, red Cloak, a chipped Hat with a blue Ribbon; she also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers: Also went off from the Ship St. Elizabeth, Captain Blaw, on the 17th instant, a Negro Boy, named Lothario, the Property of the said Mr. Gregory, had on a Suit of Livery brown Cloth, trimmed with red and worsted Lace, had a Gold-laced Hat: He is about 18 Years of Age, and of a slim Make, and speaks bad English; he generally carried a Fife in his Pocket, on which he was learning to play.   Whoever can give Information of these Negroes, so that the Owner may have them again, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each, by applying to Mr. Godwin, opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street.   No greater Reward will be offered. ",South East England,1763-11-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lothario,18,Negro,,male,,slim Make,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,learning to play the Fife,,"a Suit of Livery brown Cloth, trimmed with red and worsted Lace, had a Gold-laced Hat",no,no,Mr. Samuel Gregory,-,-,Mr. Godwin,-,opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street,yes,South East England,the Ship St. Elizabeth,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,-,
1763‑11‑23,r0826,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on the 11th instant, from Bishopsgate-street, a Negro Woman, named Sylvia, the Property of Mr. Samuel Gregory, of the Island of Jamaica: She is of middle Stature, about 25 Years old, speaks tolerable good English, and supposed to be with Child; had on when she went away, a red and yellow Stuff Gown, red Cloak, a chipped Hat with a blue Ribbon; she also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers: Also went off from the Ship St. Elizabeth, Captain Blaw, on the 17th instant, a Negro Boy, named Lothario, the Property of the said Mr. Gregory, had on a Suit of Livery brown Cloth, trimmed with red and a worsted Lace, had a Gold-laced Hat: He is about 18 Years of Age, and of a slim Make, and speaks bad English; he generally carried a Fife in his Pocket, on which he was learning to play.  Whoever can give Information of these Negroes, so that the Owner may have them again, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each, by applying to Mr. Godwin, opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street.  No greater Reward will be offered.  Whoever harbours them shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.",South East England,1763-11-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sylvia,25,Negro,,female,middle Stature,supposed to be with Child,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a red and yellow Stuff Gown, red Cloak, a chipped Hat with a blue Ribbon; she also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers","theft (possibly): also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers",yes,Mr. Samuel Gregory,-,-,Mr. Godwin,-,opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street,,South East England,Bishopsgate-street,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,yes
1763‑11‑23,r0827,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on the 11th instant, from Bishopsgate-street, a Negro Woman, named Sylvia, the Property of Mr. Samuel Gregory, of the Island of Jamaica: She is of middle Stature, about 25 Years old, speaks tolerable good English, and supposed to be with Child; had on when she went away, a red and yellow Stuff Gown, red Cloak, a chipped Hat with a blue Ribbon; she also carried with her a blue and white changeable Taffaty Night Gown, a blue and white Linen ditto, and a red Copper plate ditto with broad Stripes and large Flowers: Also went off from the Ship St. Elizabeth, Captain Blaw, on the 17th instant, a Negro Boy, named Lothario, the Property of the said Mr. Gregory, had on a Suit of Livery brown Cloth, trimmed with red and a worsted Lace, had a Gold-laced Hat: He is about 18 Years of Age, and of a slim Make, and speaks bad English; he generally carried a Fife in his Pocket, on which he was learning to play.  Whoever can give Information of these Negroes, so that the Owner may have them again, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each, by applying to Mr. Godwin, opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street.  No greater Reward will be offered.   Whoever harbours them shall be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.",South East England,1763-11-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Lothario,18,Negro,,male,,slim Make,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,learning to play the Fife,,"a Suit of Livery brown Cloth, trimmed with red and worsted Lace, had a Gold-laced Hat",no,yes,Mr. Samuel Gregory,-,-,Mr. Godwin,-,opposite to the Church in Bishopsgate-street,yes,South East England,the Ship St. Elizabeth,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,yes
1763‑12‑02,r0646,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN away, last Saturday was a Fortnight, A Black BOY, about five Feet high, goes by the Name of BRYAN; had on, when he went away, a Blue Coat trim’d up with Red, and Metal Buttons, a white Flannel Waistcoat with black Spots, and took with him a white Frock with large flat Metal Buttons.  Whoever apprehends the same, and brings him to the Printer of this Paper, or can give any Information where he is, shall be handsomely rewarded. November 24, 1763. WILLIAM DINGMAN.",North West England,1763-11-05,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Bryan,,Negro,,male,60,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Coat trim’d up with Red, and Metal Buttons, a white Flannel Waistcoat with black Spots, and took with him a white Frock with large flat Metal Buttons",theft (possibly): took with him a white Frock with large flat Metal Buttons,no,-,-,-,-,the Printer of this Paper,Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser and Mercantile Register,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1764‑02‑24,r0328,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"                            February 15, 1764.WENT away Yesterday from his Master’s Service, and from his House in the Parish of Hadley, near Epsom, in the County of Surry, Thomas Pool, a Black, about Five Feet Six Inches high, remarkably clean made, and strong built, has a remarkable Roll in his Eyes, and is of a brownish black Complexion for that Colour; he had on when he went away a brown Livery Coat lined with blue, and a striped Flannel Waistcoat, and an old Silver laced Hat, a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, and a blue Great Coat; he is extremely well known in the Neighbourhood of Temple-Bar, and in Wych-Street, having lived for a Twelvemonth past in Chambers with his Master in New-Inn; he is also well known about Charing-Cross, where his Master has frequently lodged. All Persons are hereby desired not to trust him with any Thing on his Master’s Account, and to observe, that has his Slave they are not to harbour him, as his said Master will certainly prosecute any Person so doing, as the Law directs.  N.B. He has stole and carried with him a French Horn, belonging to his Master, and was seen that Evening on the Back of a Post Chaise going through Leatherhead towards London.",South East England,1764-02-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Pool,,Negro,,male,66,"remarkably clean made, and strong built, has a remarkable Roll in his Eyes, and is of a brownish black Complexion for that Colour",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Livery Coat lined with blue, and a striped Flannel Waistcoat, and an old Silver laced Hat, a Pair of Buckskin Breeches, and a blue Great Coat",theft: a French Horn,yes,-,-,"the Parish of Hadley, near Epsom, in the County of Surry, and various lodging areas",-,-,-,,South East England,"his [Master's]  House in the Parish of Hadley, near Epsom, in the County of Surry",South East England,London,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1764‑03‑05,r0329,Public Advertiser,"ELOPED from his Master, a Negro Lad named JACK, about 5 Feet 4 Inches high, a little marked with the Small-pox, and remarkable stout of his Size, plays the Taber and Pipe, imitates the Fighting of a Cat and Dog, the Roaring of a Lion, the Whistling of a Parrot, and the Voice of various other Animals: Had on when he went away a brown lapelled Thickset Frock and Waistcoat.  Whoever will bring him to Mr. Macbane, Attorney, in Ball Court, Cornhill, shall have two Guineas Reward; and whoever harbours him will be prosecuted by his Master.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,,Negro,,male,64,"a little marked with the Small-pox, and remarkable stout of his Size",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,"plays the Taber and Pipe, imitates the Fighting of a Cat and Dog, the Roaring of a Lion, the Whistling of a Parrot, and the Voice of various other Animals",,a brown lapelled Thickset Frock and Waistcoat,no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Macbane,Attorney,"Ball Court, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1764‑03‑22,r0795,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED himself since Saturday the 21st instant, a Slave named ANDRE, speaks French, Spanish, and a little English, very strong made, the upper Part of his Forehead marked with a fresh Cut, has been lately seen in Westminster, at the Sign of the Sun in Butcher Row, in Cabbage-Lane, and in Westminster Abbey.  Whoever brings the above Slave to Colonel Stuart, in Clarges-street, Piccadilly, shall have two Guineas Reward: and whoever harbours him, will be prosecuted according to Law.  No greater Reward will be offered.",South East England,1764-03-21,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Andre,,,,male,,"very strong made, the upper Part of his Forehead marked with a fresh Cut",-,the upper Part of his Forehead marked with a fresh Cut,-,-,-,-,"speaks French, Spanish, and a little English",,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,Colonel Stuart,-,"Clarges-street, Piccadilly",,-,-,South East England,"has been lately seen in Westminster, at the Sign of the Sun in Butcher Row, in Cabbage Lane, and in Westminster Abbey",-,2,2,,-,two Guineas Reward,,-,
1764‑03‑31,r0012,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"RUN away from his Master from Glasgow,A NEGROE SERVANT, named Joseph Thomson. He is about 22 years of age, five foot five inches high, and coal black, one leg somewhat smaller than the other, and about the breadth of a halfpenny bare upon the crown of his head; had on when he went off, a blue German serge coat and vest, blue cloth breeches, a blue broad cloth surtout coat, and a good double broad gold lac’d hat. Whoever can apprehend, or can discover him, so as he can be apprehended, shall have a Guinea reward, and all charges, from Bailie Hutton merchant in Edinburgh.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Joseph Thomson,22,Negro,,male,65,"coal black, one leg somewhat smaller than the other, and about the breadth of a halfpenny bare upon the crown of his head",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue German serge coat and vest, blue cloth breeches, a blue broad cloth surtout coat and a good double broad gold lac’d hat",no,no,-,-,-,Bailie Hutton,merchant,Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,1,1,,all charges,"a Guinea reward, and all charges",,"Caledonian Mercury - 31st March 1764, p.3. [something rather than somewhat, but otherwise the same]",
1764‑03‑31,r0763,Caledonian Mercury,"RUN AWAY from his Master from GlasgowA NEGROE SERVANT, named JOSEPH THOMPSON. He is about twenty two years of age, five foot five inches high, and coal black; one leg something smaller than the other, and about the breadth of a halfpeny bare upon the crown of his head; had on, when he went off, a blue German serge coat and vest, blue cloth breeches, a blue cloath surtout coat, and a good double broad gold laced hat. Whoever can discover him, so as he can be apprehended, shall have a GUINEA REWARD, and all charges paid by Bailie Wiiliam Hutton, Merchant in Edinburgh.",Central belt Scotland,,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Joseph Thompson,,Negro,,male,65,"coal black; one leg something smaller than the other, and about the breadth of a halfpenny upon the crown of his head",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue German serge coat and vest, blue cloth breeches, a blue cloath surtout coat, and a good double broad gold laced hat",no,no,-,-,-,Bailie Wiiliam Hutton,Merchant,Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,1,1,,all charges,"a GUINEA REWARD, and all charges",,-,
1764‑04‑17,r0601,Gazetteer and London Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from her Service, on Sunday Morning the 9th Instant, a Bengal or East-India Black Girl, christened by the Name of HENRIETTA commonly called HENNY; and as it is certain she never would have been guilty of so rash and unusual an Action, had she not been instigated thereto by some ill-designing wicked People, she and them are hereby informed, that if she will return to the Place from whence she run away, or to Ebenezer Mussel, Esq; upon Bethnal Green, she will be kindly received, and all her Faults forgiven; but if on the contrary she neglects this friendly Invitation, she and the Persons harbouring, detaining, or counntenancing her in this Defection from her Duty, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.",South East England,1764-04-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Henrietta (Henny),,Black East Indies,South Asia,female,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,"Ebenezer Mussel, Es",-,upon Bethnal Green,,-,-,-,-,[believed to have] been instigated thereto by some ill-designing wicked People,,,,-,-,,-,
1764‑05‑15,r0330,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from the House of Mess. GRANTS, in Aldermanbury, on Thursday last, a French Negro Man, named ALEXANDER, the Property of Col. Grant: He is about 30 Years of Age, tall and thin, speaks the French Language only, has lost Two Upper Teeth before, had on an old brown bob Wig, a shabby Hat, old light brown Cloth Coat, and either a yellow or striped Waistcoat.   Whoever will apprehend him and bring him back to to Mess. Grants as above, or before Sir John Fielding, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.   N.B. He has lately learned, and is Master of the Trade of a Baker.",South East England,1764-05-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Alexander,30,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, has lost Two Upper Teeth before",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks the French Language only,,-,-,-,Master of the Trade of a Baker,Baker,"an old brown bob Wig, a shabby Hat, old light brown Cloth Coat, and either a yellow or striped Waistcoat",no,no,Col. Grant,-,Aldermanbury,Mess. Grants; Sir John Fielding,- ; -,Aldermanbury; -,,South East England,Aldermanbury,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1764‑05‑18,r0331,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from the House of Mess. GRANTS, in Aldermanbury, on Thursday last, the Property of Colonel GRANT, a French Negro MAN, named Alexander, about 30 Years of Age, tall and thin, speaks the French Language only, wears an old brown bob Wig, had on a shabby Hat, an old Cloth Coat light brown and either a yellow or striped Waistcoat, and has lost two of his upper Teeth before.  Whoever will bring back to Mess. Grants as above or to Sir John Fielding, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.   He is by Trade a Baker.",South East England,1764-05-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Alexander,30,Negro,,male,tall,"thin, has lost Two Upper Teeth before",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks the French Language only,,-,-,-,-,Baker,"an old brown bob Wig, had on a shabby Hat, an old Cloth Coat light brown and either a yellow or striped Waistcoat",no,no,Colonel Grant,-,Aldermanbury,Mess. Grants; Sir John Fielding,- ; -,Aldermanbury; -,,South East England,Aldermanbury,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,,yes
1764‑05‑26,r0332,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS THOMAS CAMBRIDGE, a Black indentured Servant, absented from his Masters Service the 20th instant.  Whoever brings him to Mr. Woolly’s in Hatton-Garden, or to the Jamaica, Guinea, Pennsylvania, and West Florida Coffee-house in St Michael’s Alley, Cornhill, shall receive a Guinea Reward.  He is about fifteen Years old, had on a blue Coat with a red Cape, Cuffs trimmed with a Livery Lace, a red Waistcoat, and Pompadour Breeches, is inclined to be fat; whoever harbours or employs him will be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1764-05-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Cambridge,15,Negro,,male,,is inclined to be fat,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat with a red Cape, Cuffs trimmed with a Livery Lace, a red Waistcoat, and Pompadour Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Woolly; -,- ; -,"Hatton-Garden; the Jamaica, Guinea, Pennsylvania, and West Florida Coffee-house in St Michael’s Alley, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1764‑05‑30,r0333,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, on Saturday the 26th instan[t], a Negro LAD named ESSEX, about 17 Years of Age, 5 Feet 4 Inches high, pitted with the small-[p]ox, well m[a]de, has lost half of the fourth Finger of one of his Hands, speaks good English, blows the French Horn a little, a Native of Madagascar, has lately been enquiring the Way to [B]ath and Bristol.   Whoever brings him to the Blue Posts at Hackney, shall receive two Guineas Reward; and whoever harbours him will certainly be prosecuted.",South East England,1764-05-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Essex,17,Negro,Africa,male,64,"pitted with the small-[p]ox, well m[a]de, has lost half of the fourth Finger of one of his Hands",smallpox,lost half of the fourth Finger of one of his Hands,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,plays the French Horn,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,the Blue Posts at Hackney,,-,-,South West England,Bristol or Bath,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1764‑07‑03,r0334,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away on Sunday la[s]t, from on board the Mermaid, Martin French, Master, lying off Wapping Old Stairs, a Negro Man, named ISAAC, aged 21 Years, about five Feet two Inches high, is marked with four or five Scars on each Side of his Face, and had on when he went away a Thickset double breasted Coat, a Nankeen Waistcoat, a Pair of black Breeches, and a black Wool Wig, speaks tolerably good English. Whoever will apprehend and bring the said Negro to the House of Martin French, in Bird-street, Wapping, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.",South East England,1764-07-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Isaac,21,Negro,Africa,male,62,is marked with four or five Scars on each Side of his Face,-,-,is marked with four or five Scars on each Side of his Face,is marked with four or five Scars on each Side of his Face,-,-,speaks tolerably good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Thickset double breasted Coat, a Nankeen Waistcoat, a Pair of black Breeches, and a black Wool Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Martin French,master of the Mermaid,"Bird-street, Wapping",yes,South East England,"the Mermaid, lying off Wapping Old Stairs",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1764‑09‑26,r0013,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"SINCE Friday morning Last, an INDIAN young LAD, about 14 years of age, having black hair, cut in length about equal to his neck, a small note of about half an inch long cut thro' each ear, strayed or deserted from one in Glasgow. When he left his house he was both bare-legged and bare-footed, with a farmer's hat on his head, a very dark blue coarse cloth coat or frock, his vest chocolate-coloured cloth, his breeches of a blue gray, one of his eye-lashes is quite white, the other black; he is thick broad shouldered, his age considered, and can scarce speak any English, but some little French. It is begged that whoever sees him will secure him, and send notice to the printer of this news-paper, who will get them payment for their trouble, and a proper reward.",Central belt Scotland,1764-09-21,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,14,India,North America,male,,"black hair, cut short about equal to his neck, a small note of about half an inch long cut thro' each ear, one of his eye-lashes is quite white, the other black, thick broad shouldered, his age considered",-,-,-,-,-,-,"can scarce speak any English, but some little French",,-,-,-,-,,"a farmer's hat on his head, a very dark blue coarse cloth coat or frock, his vest chocolate-coloured cloth, his breeches of a blue gray",no,no,-,-,-,printer of the newspaper,printer,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,,,,"payment for their trouble, and a proper reward","payment for their trouble, and a proper reward",,-,
1764‑09‑27,r0052,Glasgow Journal,"SINCE Thursday morning last an Indian young lad about fourteen years of age, having black hair cut short about equal to his neck in length, with a hole cut through each ear about half of an inch long, strayed or deserted from one in Glasgow, when he left his house he was bare leg’d and bare footed, a farmers hat on his head, a coarse very dark coat or frock, his vest of cloath chocolate collour, and blew gray breeches, one of his eye lashes quite white and the other black.  It's beg'd that whoever sees him may secure him, and send notice to the Printer of this paper, who will get them a proper reward, and payment for their trouble, the lad can scarce speak a word of English, and a little French tho’ not good.",Central belt Scotland,1764-09-20,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),,14,India,North America,male,,"black hair cut short about equal to his neck in length, with a hole cut through each ear about half of an inch long; one of his eyelashes quite white and the other black",-,-,-,-,-,-,"can scarce speak a word of English, and a little French tho’ not good",,-,-,-,-,,"bare leg’d and bare footed, a farmers hat on his head, a coarse very dark coat or frock, his vest of cloath chocolate collour, and blew gray breeches",no,no,-,-,Glasgow,Printer of the paper,Printer,Glasgow Journal,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,,,,"a proper reward, and payment for their trouble","a proper reward, and payment for their trouble",,-,
1764‑09‑29,r0335,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Liverpool, on Tuesday Night, the 18th instant, a NEGRO MAN, answers to the Name of SAMSON, about five Feet nine Inches high, 25 Years of Age, has a Cut on the Jaw Bone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his left Leg; had on when he went away, a white Frize Coat, with a Scarlet Plush Cape, red Buttons and Button-holes, blue Waistcoat with red Button Holes and Metal Buttons and Button Holes, blue Waistcoat, with red Button Holes and Metal Buttons, and Leather Breeches. He is a well looking Black, free from being pitted with the Small Pox, speaks good English, and is very active in a House. Also, another Negro Man, named POOLE, lusty and well made, about 28 Years of Age, brought up to Sea, about five Feet ten Inches high, very much pitted with the Small Pox, had on when he went away, a brown Sailor’s Jacket, striped Trowsers, and a Dutch Hat, rather inclined to a Tawney complexion.   Whoever secures either or both of the above Slaves in any public Gaol, and gives Notice thereof to Mr. William James of Liverpool, or to Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole, in Fan Court, Fenchurch-street, shall receive two Guineas Reward for each.  Any persons harbouring, employing, or taking said Negroes out of the Kingdom, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law. ",South East England,1764-09-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Samson,25,Negro,,male,69,"has a Cut on the Jaw bone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle [sic] of his left Leg, a well looking Black, free from being pitted with the Small Pox",smallpox,"a Cut on the Jaw Bone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his left Leg",-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,very active in a House,,"a white Frize Coat, with a Scarlet Plush Cape, red Buttons and Button-holes, blue Waistcoat with red Button Holes and Metal Buttons and Button Holes, blue Waistcoat, with red Button Holes and Metal Buttons, and Leather Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. William James; Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole,- ; -,"Liverpool; Fan Court, Fenchurch-street",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,(possibly) Poole,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 2nd, 3rd October 1764.
Public Advertiser - 29th September 1764.",
1764‑09‑29,r0336,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Liverpool, on Tuesday Night, the 18th instant, a NEGRO MAN, answers to the Name of SAMSON, about five Feet nine Inches high, 25 Years of Age, has a Cut on the Jaw Bone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his left Leg; had on when he went away, a white Frize Coat, with a Scarlet Plush Cape, red Buttons and Button-holes, blue Waistcoat with red Button Holes and Metal Buttons and Button Holes, blue Waistcoat, with red Button Holes and Metal Buttons, and Leather Breeches. He is a well looking Black, free from being pitted with the Small Pox, speaks good English, and is very active in a House. Also, another Negro Man, named POOLE, lusty and well made, about 28 Years of Age, brought up to Sea, about five Feet ten Inches high, very much pitted with the Small Pox, had on when he went away, a brown Sailor’s Jacket, striped Trowsers, and a Dutch Hat, rather inclined to a Tawney complexion.   Whoever secures either or both of the above Slaves in any public Gaol, and gives Notice thereof to Mr. William James of Liverpool, or to Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole, in Fan Court, Fenchurch-street, shall receive two Guineas Reward for each.  Any persons harbouring, employing, or taking said Negroes out of the Kingdom, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law. ",South East England,1764-09-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Poole,28,Negro,,male,70,"lusty and well made, very much pitted with the Small Pox, rather inclined to a Tawney complexion",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,brought up to Sea,,"a brown Sailor’s Jacket, striped Trowsers, and a Dutch Hat",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. William James; Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole,- ; -,"Liverpool; Fan Court, Fenchurch-street",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,(possibly) Samson,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 2nd, 3rd October 1764.
Public Advertiser - 29th September 1764",
1764‑10‑08,r0410,Public Advertiser,"LOST on Saturday last, a Negro Boy, about four Feet eight or ten Inches high, speaks bad English, had on a blue Cloth Frock with a Crimson Velvet Collar, and yellow Button Waistcoat of the same, and very old Leather Breeches, dirty white Shirt, dirty grey Stockings, yellow Buckles and one of his Shoes trod much awry, his own wooley Hair, neither Hat or Cap on when he went away.  Any Person either bringing the said Negro, or giving proper Intelligence so as he may be had again, to Mr. Mundy, Poulterer, in Brooks Market, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.",South East England,1764-10-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,68-70,woo[l]ley Hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Cloth Frock with a Crimson Velvet Collar, and yellow Button Waistcoat of the same, and very old Leather Breeches, dirty white Shirt, dirty grey Stockings, yellow Buckles and one of his Shoes trod much awry, his own woo[l]ley [sic] Hair, neither Hat or Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Mundy,Poulterer,Brooks Market,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1764‑10‑12,r0453,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN AWAY from Liverpool on Wednesday Night last, the 10th Inst. October, A NEGRO MAN, named JACK about five Feet five Inches high, a Barber by Trade, and a little lame in one Ancle; had on, when he went away, a Blue Sailor’s Jacket, long Check Trowsers, a small round Hat, and a Worsted Cap.  Whoever gives Intelligence of the said Negro Man to the Printer of this Paper, so that he may had again, shall receive Two Guineas Reward – And if any Person be found to secret the said Negro, shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",North West England,1764-10-10,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Jack,,Negro,,male,65,a little lame in one Ancle,-,a little lame in one Ancle,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,barber,"a Blue Sailor’s Jacket, long Check Trowsers, a small round Hat, and a Worsted Cap",no,yes,-,-,-,Printer of the Paper,-,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1764‑10‑30,r0337,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Liverpool, on Tuesday Night, the 18th Instant, a Negro Man, answers to the Name of SAMSON, about five Feet eight Inches high, 25 Years of Age, has a Cut on the Jawbone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his Left Leg; was formerly at Sea, but of late Years used to House Business; had on when he went away, a white Frize Coat with a Scarlet Plush Cape, red Buttons and Button-holes, blue Waistcoat with red Button-holes and Metal-buttons, and Leather Breeches: He is a well-looking Black, free from being pitted with the Small Pox; speaks good English, and is very active in a House.  Also, another Negroe Man, named Poole, lusty and well-made, about twenty-eight Years of Age, brought up to Sea, about five Feet ten Inches high, very much pitted with the Small-pox; had on, when he went away, a Sailor’s brown Jacket striped, and Trowsers, with a Dutch Cap; rather inclined to a tawny Complexion.   Whoever secures either or both of those Slaves, in any public Gaol, and gives Notice thereof to Mr. William James of Liverpool; or to Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole, Merchant, in Fann-Court, Fenchurch-street, London, shall receive Two Guineas Reward for each of them. Any persons harbouring, employing, or taking the said Negroes out of the Kingdom, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law. ",South East England,1764-10-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Samson,25,Negro,,male,68,"a Cut on the Jawbone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his Left Leg, a well-looking Black, free from being pitted with the Small Pox",smallpox,"a Cut on the Jawbone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his Left Leg",-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,very active in a House,,"a white Frize Coat with a Scarlet Plush Cape, red Buttons and Button-holes, blue Waistcoat with red Button-holes and Metal-buttons, and Leather Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. William James; Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole,- ; Merchant,"Liverpool; Fann-Court, Fenchurch-street, London",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,(possibly) Poole,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 31st October, 1st November 1764.",yes
1764‑10‑30,r0338,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Liverpool, on Tuesday Night, the 18th Instant, a Negro Man, answers to the Name of SAMSON, about five Feet eight Inches high, 25 Years of Age, has a Cut on the Jawbone of his Left Cheek, and a small Lump a little about the Ancle of his Left Leg; was formerly at Sea, but of late Years used to House Business; had on when he went away, a white Frize Coat with a Scarlet Plush Cape, red Buttons and Button-holes, blue Waistcoat with red Button-holes and Metal-buttons, and Leather Breeches: He is a well-looking Black, free from being pitted with the Small Pox; speaks good English, and is very active in a House.  Also, another Negroe Man, named Poole, lusty and well-made, about twenty-eight Years of Age, brought up to Sea, about five Feet ten Inches high, very much pitted with the Small-pox; had on, when he went away, a Sailor’s brown Jacket striped, and Trowsers, with a Dutch Cap; rather inclined to a tawny Complexion.   Whoever secures either or both of those Slaves, in any public Gaol, and gives Notice thereof to Mr. William James of Liverpool; or to Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole, Merchant, in Fann-Court, Fenchurch-street, London, shall receive Two Guineas Reward for each of them. Any persons harbouring, employing, or taking the said Negroes out of the Kingdom, will be prosecuted to the utmost Rigour of the Law. ",South East England,1764-10-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Poole,28,Negro,,male,70,"very much pitted with the Small-pox, rather inclined to a tawny Complexion",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Sailor’s brown Jacket striped, and Trowsers, with a Dutch Cap",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. William James; Mr. Thomas Samuel Pole,-; Merchant,"Liverpool; Fann-Court, Fenchurch-street, London",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,(possibly) Samson,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 31st October, 1st November 1764.",yes
1764‑11‑06,r0339,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from her Mistress, last Saturday Morning, a young Negro Woman, about 15 Years old. She has a remarkable large Cut over each of her Cheeks, being her Country Mark in Guinea, is marked on the left Shoulder E.P. speaks English gery indifferently, is short of [S]tature, and had on when she went away, a Stuff Black and White Cross-barr’d Gown, Check’d Apron, Handkerchief and Petticoat, Red Cloak and Black Silk Hat; and stole two silver Spoons, mark’d in a Cypher M G.  Whoever will give Information of her, so that she may be got again, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas, by applying at the Bar of Jamaica Coffee-house in St Michael’s Alley, Cornhill; and if the Spoons are offered for Sale or Pawn, please to stop them and the Party, and give Notice to Sir John Fielding, and you shall receive the same Reward.",South East England,1764-11-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,15,Negro,Africa,female,short of [s]tature,"a remarkable large Cut over each of her Cheeks, being her Country Mark in Guinea, is marked on the left Shoulder E.P.",-,-,"a remarkable large Cut over each of her Cheeks, being her Country Mark in Guinea","a remarkable large Cut over each of her Cheeks, being her Country Mark in Guinea",is marked on the left Shoulder E.P.,-,speaks English gery indifferently,,-,-,-,-,,"a Stuff Black and White Cross-barr’d Gown, Check’d Apron, Handkerchief and Petticoat, Red Cloak and Black Silk Hat","theft: stole two silver Spoons, mark’d in a cypher M G.",no,-,-,-,- ; Sir John Fielding,- ; -,"Bar of Jamaica Coffee-house in St Michael’s Alley, Cornhill; -",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser - 7th November 1764, p.3; 8th November, 1764. [very minor difference: Country's rather than country]",
1764‑11‑16,r0647,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN AWAY, from CORK, A NEGRO SLAVE, about 21 Years of Age, a stout lusty Fellow, speaks English extremely well, and of a very insinuating Address, was brought up in Philadelphia, by Trade a Cooper, had a Sore almost heal’d on the back Part of his Left Leg, answers to the Name of CÆNO; and is Supposed to have gone from Cove about the 10th ult.  Whoever can give any Information of the said slave, by which he may secur’d, shall receive a Reward of Three Guineas, by Application to George Campbell, and Sons.",North West England,1764-11-10,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Caeno,21,Negro,,male,,"stout, lusty",-,a Sore almost heal’d on the back Part of his Left Leg,-,-,-,-,speaks English extremely well,,-,-,-,-,by Trade a Cooper,-,no,no,-,-,-,"George Campbell, and Sons",- ; -,- ; -,,Ireland,Cork,-,is Supposed to have gone from Cove about the 10th ult,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1764‑11‑26,r0014,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"A BLACK BOY wandered away from Dickson’s close on Wednesday last. He had upon him a white Under, and a green Freeze Upper Jacket, and answers to BACCHUS: his hair short, being lately cut. It is hoped, that wherever he casts up, notice will be sent to Mrs Blair’s, Dickson’s close, where the charges will be paid, and the favour acknowledged.",Central belt Scotland,1764-11-21,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,boy,Negro,,male,,his hair short,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a white Under, and a green Freeze Upper Jacket",no,no,-,-,-,Mrs Blair,-,Dickson's Close,,Central belt Scotland,Dickson’s Close,-,-,-,,,,"charges will be paid, and the favour acknowledged","charges will be paid, and the favour acknowledged",,-,
1764‑11‑30,r0648,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN away from Lancaster, on Friday the 23d Instant a BLACK MAN, named HARRY HINDE, about 20 Years old, he is about five Feet four Inches high, stiff made, full Fac’d, and one Ear bored, the colour of his Cloaths unknown, as he left his Master in the Night.  Whoever secures the said Black, by applying to Mr. James Hinde, Merchant at Lancaster, or to Mrs. Parkinson, of Liverpool, shall be well rewarded for their Trouble, and all Expences paid.",North West England,1764-11-23,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Harry Hinde,20,Negro,,male,64,"stiff made, full Fac’d, and one Ear bored",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,the colour of his Cloaths unknown,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. James Hinde; Mrs. Parkinson,Merchant; -,Lancaster; Liverpool,,North West England,Lancaster,-,-,-,,,,"well rewarded for their Trouble, and all Expences paid","well rewarded for their Trouble, and all Expences paid",,-,
1764‑12‑06,r0340,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"RUN away from Lancaster, on Friday the 23d Day of November last, a Negro Man named Harry, about twenty Years old, five Feet four Inches high, strong made, and one of his Ears bored; the Colour of his Clothes is unknown, as he absconded in the Night without his Clothes, and is supposed to be gone for London. Whoever secures the said Negro shall be well rewarded, and all Expences paid, upon applying to Mr. James Hinde, Merchant, in Lancaster, or Mr. Smith, Book-keeper, at the Swan-with-two-Necks, Lad-Lane, London.",South East England,1764-11-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry,20,Negro,,male,64,"strong made, and one of his Ears bored",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"the Colour of his Clothes is unknown, as he absconded in the Night without his Clothes",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. James Hinde; Mr. Smith,merchants; book-keeper,"Lancaster; the Swan-with-two-Necks, Lad-Lane, London",,North West England,Lancaster,South East England,London,-,,,,"well rewarded, and all Expences","well rewarded, and all Expences",,-,
1765‑01‑09,r0341,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"ON Wednesday the 2d of January Instant a Negro Man, by Name JOHN GIFT, absented himself from his Master, JOHN KIDDOLL’s Service, in Princess-Street, Rotherhith. Whomsoever will take him up, or cause the above to be taken and brought to the above John Kiddoll, shall receive Five Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges paid; he lately offered himself Cook on Board some Ship to the East or West Indies as a Freeman, though he is the real Property of the above Kiddoll, &c. If any Commander or Officer will secure him, they shall have the same Reward, with Thanks; but whosoever employs, entertains, or harbours the above Negro, shall be treated with as the Law directs. When he went away he had on a black Wig and Hat, a Snuff-coloured Coat, Green Waistcoat, and Black Breeches; he is about 38 Years of Age, has at present a Cold, with a Consumptive Cough, and of a yellow Complection, speaks good English, about 5 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high, and rather holds down his Head when he walks, but believe has changed his Name that he may not be apprehended. ",South East England,1765-01-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Gift,38,Negro,,male,65-66,"of a yellow Complection, and rather holds down his Head when he walks","has at present a Cold, with a Consumptive Cough",-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"a black Wig and Hat, a Snuff-coloured Coat, Green Waistcoat, and Black Breeches",no,yes,John Kiddoll,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",John Kiddoll,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",,South East England,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",South Asia; West Indies,-,-,5,5,,reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",yes,"Public Advertiser - 10th January 1765, p.3. [but with different spelling of name]",
1765‑01‑10,r0342,Public Advertiser,"ON Wednesday the 2d Instant Jan. a Negro Man, by Name JOHN GIFT, absented himself from his Master John Kiddall’s Service, in Princess-street, Rotherith.  Whoever will take him up, or cause him to be taken up and brought to the above John Kiddall, shall receive Five Guineas Reward, and reasonable charges paid. He lately offered himself as Cook on board some Ship to the East or West-Indies, as a free Man, tho’ he is the real Property of the above Kiddall: And if any Commander, Officer, or other, will secure him, shall have the same Reward, with Thanks; but whoever employs, entertains or harbours the above Negro, shall be treated as the Law directs.   When he went away, he had on a Hat, black Wig, Snuff-coloured Coat, green Waistcoat, and black Breeches; he is about 38 Years of Age, has at present a Cold with a consumptive Cough, and of a yellowish Complexion, speaks good English, about five Feet 5 or 6 Inches high, rather holds down his Head when he walks; but believe he has changed his Name, that he may not be apprehended.",South East England,1765-01-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Gift,38,Negro,,male,65-66,"of a yellowish Complexion, and rather holds down his Head when he walks","has at present a Cold, with a Consumptive Cough",-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"a Hat, black Wig, Snuff-coloured Coat, green Waistcoat, and black Breeches",no,yes,John Kiddall,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",John Kiddall,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",,South East England,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",South Asia; West Indies,-,-,5,5,,reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1765‑01‑11,r0343,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"ON Wednesday the 2d of January Instant a Negro Man, by Name JOHN GIFT, absented himself from his Master, JOHN KIDDOLL’s Service, in Princess-Street, Rotherhith. Whomsoever will take him up, or cause the above to be taken and brought to the above John Kiddoll, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges paid; he lately offered himself Cook on Board some Ship to the East or West Indies as a Freeman, though he is the real Property of the above Kiddoll, &c. If any Commander or Officer will secure him, they shall have the same Reward, with Thanks; but whosoever employs, entertains, or harbours the above Negro, shall be treated with as the Law directs. When he went away he had on a black Wig and Hat, a Snuff-coloured Coat, Green Waistcoat, and Black Breeches; he is about 38 Years of Age, has at present a Cold, with a Consumptive Cough, and of a yellow Complection, speaks good English, about 5 Feet 5 or 6 Inches high, and rather holds down his Head when he walks, but believe has changed his Name that he may not be apprehended.  He will not be advertised any more.",South East England,1765-01-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Gift,38,Negro,,male,65-66,"of a yellow Complection, and rather holds down his Head when he walks","has at present a Cold, with a Consumptive Cough",-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"a black Wig and Hat, a Snuff-coloured Coat, Green Waistcoat, and Black Breeches",no,yes,John Kiddoll,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",John Kiddoll,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",,South East England,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",South Asia; West Indies,-,-,10,10,,reasonable Charges,"Ten Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges",,-,yes
1765‑02‑07,r0344,Public Advertiser,"ON Wednesday the 2d Ul[t] a Negro Man, by Name JOHN GIFT, absented himself from his Master, John Kindall’s Service, in Princess-Street, Rotherhith.   Whoever will take him up, or cause the above to be taken up, and brought to the above John Kiddall, shall receive Ten Guineas Reward.  He has lately offered himself as Cook on board Ships to the East and West Indies as a Freeman, though he is the real Property of the said Kiddall; and if any Commander, Officer, or any other Person,  will secure him, shall have the same Reward, with Thanks; but whoever employs, entertains, or harbours the said Negro, shall be treated with as the Law directs.   When he went away he had on a black Wig and Hat, a Snuff coloured Coat, green Waistcoat, and Black Breeches, is about 38 Years of Age, and had a Cold with a consumptive Cough; he is of a yellowish Complexion, speaks good English, and is about five Feet four or five Inches high. It is thought he has changed his Name to Sir John Smith, that he may not be apprehended.  The same Reward will be given until apprehended.  If the above Negro does not return, within siz Days after this Date, to his said Master, the Law will be put in full Force against him, and the Person or Persons that harbours him.",South East England,1765-01-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Gift (Sir John Smith),38,Negro,,male,64-65,of a yellowish Complexion,had a Cold with a consumptive Cough,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"a black Wig and Hat, a Snuff coloured Coat, green Waistcoat, and Black Breeches",no,yes,John Kiddall,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",John Kiddall,-,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",,South East England,"Princess-Street, Rotherhith",South Asia; West Indies,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,yes,ibid. - 8th February 1765.,yes
1765‑02‑14,r0345,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from Blackheath on Tuesday Morning last, a Black Servant, named THOMAS. He is a likely young Negro, about five Feet eight Inches high; had on blue Coat, scarlet Waistcoat, and blue Shag Breeches; he has several Scars on his Face being the Mark of his Country, particularly one on his Forehead resembling a small Sprig or Flower, and speaks very bad English. Whoever will apprehend and bring him to James Baillie, Esq; on Blackheath; or to Mess. Johnston and Jolly, Merchants in Fenchurch-Street, London, shall receive Five Guineas Reward; whoever employs or conceals him, may depend on being prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,1765-02-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas,young,Negro,Africa,male,68,"has several Scars on his Face being the Mark of his Country, particularly one on his Forehead resembling a small Sprig or Flower",-,-,"has several Scars on his Face being the Mark of his Country, particularly one on his Forehead resembling a small Sprig or Flower","has several Scars on his Face being the Mark of his Country, particularly one on his Forehead resembling a small Sprig or Flower",-,-,speaks very bad English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"blue Coat, scarlet Waistcoat, and blue Shag Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,"James Baillie, Esq; Mess. Johnston and Jolly",- ; Merchants,"Blackheath; Fenchurch-Street, London",,South East England,Blackheath,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1765‑02‑14,r0753,London Evening Post,"ABSENTED himself from the Service of a Gentleman in Lincolnshire, on Sunday, the 27th of January last, and came up, as supposed, to London, A Black Man Servant, named SIRIRUAS MONETANAS: Whoever harbours or employs him, will be liable to be prosecuted; and if any Person knows where is to be found, they are desired to send Notice thereof to A. B. to be left at the Bar of Garraway’s Coffee-house, which will be thankfully acknowledged.  N.B. The above Black is Twenty-one Years of Age and five Feet seven Inches high, or thereabouts, and wore, at his Departure, a brown Coat with Brass Buttons.",South East England,1765-01-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Siriruas Monetanas,21,Negro,,male,67,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown Coat with Brass Buttons,no,no,-,-,-,A. B.,-,the Bar of Garraway’s Coffee-house,,Central England,Lincolnshire,South East England,London (as supposed),-,,,,thankfully acknowledged,thankfully acknowledged,,-,
1765‑02‑21,r0346,Public Advertiser,"                London, February 20, 1765.ABSENTED from his Master on Tuesday Morning, from Mrs. Chapman’s, Milliner, in Watling-street, Cheapside, a Negro Man of the Ibo Country, named TOM, much scored in the Forehead, of a yellow Complexion, and pitted a little with the Small-pox, and very much troubled with a Cough, aged 20 to 23 Years, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, had on when he went off a blue Cloth Coat and an old laced Hat, and was a few Days ago christened at All-hallows Church in Bread-street, by the name of Will. Johnson.   Whoever will apprehend and bring the said Negro Man to the Jamaica Coffee-house, shall receive two Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1765-02-19,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom (Will. Johnson),20-23,Negro,Africa,male,65,"much scored in the Forehead, of a yellow Complexion, and pitted a little with the Small-pox","smallpox, very much troubled with a Cough",-,much scored in the Forehead,"much scored in the Forehead,",-,-,-,,-,Christian,-,-,,a blue Cloth Coat and an old laced Hat,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,Jamaica Coffee-house,,South East England,"Mrs. Chapman’s, Milliner, Watling-street, Cheapside",-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,yes,ibid. - 22nd February 1765.,
1765‑02‑25,r0832,Salisbury and Winchester Journal,"                     R  U  N   away,On Friday the 22d of February Inst. from the Audit-Room at Southampton,  A NEGRO FELLOW, belonging to Captain David Pryce, of Southampton, about twenty Years of Age, goes by the Name of David Carew, about five Feet eight Inches high, a likely Slave, and speaks tolerable good English; very handy as a Footman or Seaman; had on a light grey Duffle Surtout Coat, a Seaman’s blue Serge Waistcoat, Buckskin Leather Breeches, and black Stockings, with a lop’d Hat.   Whoever will secure the above Slave, and give Notice to his Master, so that he may be returned to him, shall have two Guineas Reward.",South/Central East England,1765-02-22,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),David Carew,20,Negro,,male,68,likely,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks tolerable good English,,-,-,-,very handy as a Footman or Seaman,Footman; Seaman,"a light grey Duffle Surtout Coat, a Seaman’s blue Serge Waistcoat, Buckskin Leather Breeches, and black Stockings, with a lop’d Hat",no,no,Captain David Pryce,-,Southampton,Captain David Pryce,-,Southampton,,South/Central East England,the audit-Room at Southampton,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas Reward,,-,
1765‑03‑04,r0347,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a NEGROE MAN, strong made, but rather short, much marked with the Small-Pox, and wants one of his fore Teeth in the Under Jaw; had on a blue Coat and black Wig when he went off. Whoever will apprehend and bring him to Capt. JAMES REED, in East-Lane, Rotherhithe; or give Intelligence of him at Lloyd’s Coffee-House, so that he may be secured, shall receive Five Guineas Reward. He goes by the Name of GEORGE.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George,,Negro,,male,rather short,"strong made, much marked with the Small-Pox, and wants one of his fore Teeth in the Under Jaw",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Coat and black Wig,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. James Reed; -,- ; -,"East-Lane, Rotherhithe; Lloyd’s Coffee-House",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1765‑03‑25,r0348,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from her Master last Friday evening, a Negroe Woman, named Joan, about 18 Years old, speaks nothing but English; had on when she went away, a brown Stuff Gown, red Cloak and black Leather Shoes; has very thick Lips, about five Feet five Inches high. Whoever will give Notice where she may be found, or bring her to Capt. John Grant, at Mr. Stewart’s, Finch Lane, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and no greater will be given, as proper persons are employed to find her.   N.B. Any Person who conceals her, will be prosecuted.",South East England,1765-03-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joan,18,Negro,,female,65,very thick Lips,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks nothing but English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Stuff Gown, red Cloak and black Leather Shoes",no,yes,-,-,-,Capt. John Grant,-,"Mr. Stewart’s, Finch Lane",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1765‑03‑26,r0349,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his Service, and took with him two Suits of Liveries and a riding Coat, PETER, a Mulatto Boy, born at Nevis in the West-Indies, aged about 13 Years, looks sickly, has a Speck in one of his Eyes, and speaks French and English. Whoever harbours or entertains him shall be prosecuted at common Law, and whoever brings him to Robert Donkin, Esq; at Mrs. Allen’s in Suffolk-street, shall receive Five Shillings Reward.  N.B. He has been seen in Cambridge street and in the Stable Yard, St. James’s Square, and it is imagined he is concealed thereabouts with an Intention to sell him. The Liveries have been sent Home from Cambridge Street.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,13,Mulatto,West Indies,male,,"looks sickly, has a Speck in one of his Eyes",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks French and English,,-,-,-,-,,took with him two Suits of Liveries and a riding Coat,theft: took with him two Suits of Liveries and a riding Coat. The Liveries have been sent Home from Cambridge Street.,yes,-,-,-,"Robert Donkin, Esq",-,Mrs. Allen’s in Suffolk-street,,-,-,South East England,"has been seen in Cambridge street and in the Stable Yard, St. James’s Square",-,,5,,-,Five Shillings,,-,
1765‑05‑27,r0350,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"ABSENTED yesterday from her mistress at Isleworth, a negro woman slave, name Marina, a tall, well-made, likely woman, speaks good English, came from Jamaica about a year ago; had on when absconded, a black gown and petticoat. – Whoever brings her to Mrs. Dellap, her owner, a[t] Mr. Clarke’s, near the church, at Isleworth, shall receive two guineas reward, besides travelling charges.",South East England,1765-05-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Marina,,Negro,,female,tall,well-made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a black gown and petticoat,no,no,Mrs. Dellap,-,Isleworth,Mrs. Dellap,-,"Mr. Clarke’s, near the church, at Isleworth",,South East England,Isleworth,-,-,-,2,2,,travelling charges,"two guineas reward, besides travelling charges",yes,"ibid. - 29th May 1765. [says Sunday, rather then yesterday]",
1765‑06‑17,r0015,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"ON the 14th instant, an INDIAN BOY, of about thirteen years old, but pretty big of his age, tawny coloured, black hair, one of his eye-lashes white, and full faced, did run away from his master; and then had upon him a brown coat and vest, black breeches, much worn, white worsted stockings, and a hat on his head much cut. Both the fore parts of his legs are sore, and, a hole cut through each ear. It is intreated, that whoever sees him will seize and secure him, and as soon as possible thereafter, advise the Printer of this News-paper. The charges for securing and alimenting him, with a reward for the trouble of so doing, till he is sent for, shall be thankfully paid.",Central belt Scotland,1765-06-14,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,13,India,North America,male,pretty big of his age,"tawny coloured, black hair, one of his eye-lashes white, and full faced, a hole cut through each ear",-,Both the fore parts of his legs are sore,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown coat and vest, black breeches, much worn, white worsted stockings, and a hat on his head much cut",no,no,-,-,-,Printer of the newspaper,Printer,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"charges for securing and alimenting him, with a reward","charges for securing and alimenting him, with a reward",,-,
1765‑06‑19,r0617,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his master, on Tuesday the 14th instant, a swarthy black slave, born at Martinico, 18 of age, five feet high, remarkable large lips, has wool on, and a pointing head, commonly covered: He has taken several things the property of his master, and amongst the rest his livery, a blue coat, turned up with crimson cloth, laced with large livery lace, two pieces of livery-lace and silver sewed across the left side, under the arm; the waistcoat crimson cloth, laced with silver and livery lace; a pair of crimson shag breeches; a blue riding coat, cape and cuffs crimson cloth, with livery lace, flat white metal buttons; also an old postilion jacket, laced with silver around the cape, and bits of lace around the breast; a pair of buck skin breeches; a Turban black cap, without a tossel; and a remarkable jockey’s cap, with silver lace round the flap. Whoever will give information to Doctor Nesbitt, in Green-street, Leicester-fields, where he can be secured, shall receive five guineas reward; or whoever will discover the person or persons who have debauched and detained him, so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive twenty guineas, to be paid as above.",South East England,1765-06-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,18,Negro,West Indies,male,60,"remarkably large lips, has wool on, and a pointing head",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue coat, turned up with crimson cloth, laced with large livery lace, two pieces of livery-lace and silver sewed across the left side, under the arm; the waistcoat crimson cloth, laced with silver and livery lace; a pair of crimson shag breeches; a blue riding coat, cape and cuffs crimson cloth, with livery lace, flat white metal buttons; also an old postilion jacket, laced with silver around the cape, and bits of lace around the breast; a pair of buck skin breeches; a Turban black cap ...","theft: has taken several things the property of his master, and amongst the rest his livery ...",no,-,-,-,Doctor Nesbitt,-,"Green-street, Leicester-fields",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,twenty guineas [for discovery of] the person or persons who have debauched and detained him,"five guineas reward; or whoever will discover the person or persons who have debauched and detained him, so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive twenty guineas",,-,
1765‑06‑24,r0351,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro girl, named and described as follows, viz. Marina Dellap, a black girl, long wool upon her head, between 20 and 30 years of age, very tall and well made, has had one child, small eyes sunk into her head, thick lips and flat nose, speaks good English, handy at her needle, had on a brown callimanco gown, and black petticoat, black silk figured capuchine, and run away from her owner at Isleworth on Friday the 31st of May last. Whoever will apprehend her, and bring her to Mr. Morse’s, in Cannon-street, London, shall receive four guineas reward. N.B. The said Dellap, since her elopement, has been seen in company with two Negro men in brown liveries turned up with red.",South East England,1765-05-31,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Marina Dellap,20-30,Negro,,female,very tall,"long wool upon her head, well made, small eyes sunk into her head, thick lips and flat nose",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,handy at her needle,,"a brown callimanco gown, and black petticoat, black silk figured capuchine",no,no,-,-,Isleworth,Mr. Morse,-,"Cannon-street, London",,South East England,Isleworth,-,-,has been seen in company with two Negro men in brown liveries turned up with red,4,4,,-,four Guineas,yes,"Public Advertiser - 26th  June 1765, p.3.",yes
1765‑08‑20,r0352,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"    Public Office, Bow-street, August 19, 1765.WHEREAS one Prince, a Guinea Black, stands charged on a violent suspicion of having on or about Tuesday, the 13th instant, of having feloniously taken and carried away four guineas and a half, and other property, from his master, Mr. Shea, merchant, at Isleworth: Whoever will apprehend, or give such information to Sir John Fielding as may cause the said Prince to be apprehended, shall receive Two Guineas reward, to be paid by the above Mr. Shea. – The said Negro is about 24 years of age, five feet seven or eight inches high, strong, well-made, wears his wool, had on an old brown livery coat turned up with red, with red and white worsted lace, white metal buttons, a red waistcoat full laced, buff-coloured stocking breeches, and plain hat; speaks pretty good English, and blows the French horn tolerably well.",South East England,1765-08-13,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Prince,24,Negro,Africa,male,67-68,"strong, well made, wears his wool",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,blows the French horn tolerably well,,"an old brown livery coat turned up with red, with red and white worsted lace, white metal buttons, a red waistcoat full laced, buff-coloured stocking breeches, and plain hat","theft: four guineas and a half, and other property",no,Mr. Shea,merchant,Isleworth,Sir John Fielding,-,-,,South East England,Isleworth,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1765‑08‑30,r0649,Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser and Mercantile Register,"RUN away from the House of the Revd. Mr. Clarkson, Rector of Heysham, near Lancaster, on Monday last, a NEGRO BOY, of the Ebo Country; slender made, about 5 Feet 3 Inches high, his left Knee bending inwards which makes him halt, a small Lump on his Forehead, with his Country Marks on his Temples; had on when eloped a Blue Jacket, a Grey Cloth Waistcoat and Leather Breeches, he speaks broad Lancashire Dialect. Whoever brings him to his Master at Heysham, or to his said Master’s Brother, Mr William Clarkson, Surgeon in Drury-Lane, Liverpool, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all Charges paid.",North West England,1765-08-26,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),,,Negro,Africa,male,63,"slender made, his left Knee bending inwards which makes him halt, a small Lump on his Forehead, with his Country Marks on his Temples",-,-,-,his Country Marks on his Temples,-,-,speaks broad Lancashire Dialect,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Jacket, a Grey Cloth Waistcoat and Leather Breeches",no,no,the Revd. Mr. Clarkson,Rector,"Heysham, near Lancaster",the Revd. Mr. Clarkson; Mr William Clarkson,Rector; Surgeon,"Heysham, near Lancaster; Drury-Lane, Liverpool",,North West England,"Heysham, near Lancaster",-,-,-,,,,"handsomely rewarded, and all Charges paid","handsomely rewarded, and all Charges paid",,-,
1765‑09‑05,r0053,Glasgow Journal,"THAT an Indian Lad hath run from his master this day, he hath upon him a blue Bavarian coat, a brown vest and breeches, bare footed and leged, one of his eye lashes white, black hair’d, and a slit in each ear about an inch long.  It’s beg’d that whoever sees him will keep him safe till they advise the Publisher of this paper, and they shall be paid for all trouble besides a reward",Central belt Scotland,,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),,,India,North America,male,,"one of his eye lashes white, black hair’d, and a slit in each ear about an inch long",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Bavarian coat, a brown vest and breeches, bare footed and leged",-,-,-,-,-,Publisher of the paper,Publisher,Glasgow Journal,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,paid for all trouble besides a reward,paid for all trouble besides a reward,,-,
1765‑09‑09,r0016,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"THAT an INDIAN LAD again run from his master on the 4th instant. He had upon him a blue Bavarian coat, brown vest and breeches, was bare-footed and bare-legged: one of his eye-lashes is white, black hair, and a slit in each ear, about an inch long. It is begged that whoever sees him will keep him safe, till they advise the publisher of this paper, and they shall be paid for all trouble, besides a reward.",Central belt Scotland,1765-09-04,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,,India,North America,male,,"one of his eye-lashes is white, black hair and a slit in each ear, about an inch long",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Bavarian coat, brown vest and breeches, was bare-footed and bare-legged",no,no,-,-,-,publisher of the paper,publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,"paid for all trouble, besides a reward","paid for all trouble, besides a reward",yes,ibid. - 14th September 1765.,
1765‑09‑09,r0618,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from on board the Bermuda Pacquet, Captain William Truelock Commander, a well-proportioned Negro Man named Bristol, about 5 Feet 7 Inches high, aged about 35 Years, pretty much marked with the Small Pox; had when he absconded Irons on Hands and Legs; a green short Waistcoat, and a Pair of long Trousers.   Whoever brings the said Negro on board said Ship, now lying off Shadwell Dock, or to the Captain’s House in Spring-street, Shadwell, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bristol,35,Negro,,male,67,"well-proportioned, marked with the Small Pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"Irons on Hands and Legs; a green short Waistcoat, and a Pair of long Trousers",no,no,-,-,-,Captain William Truelock,Commander of the Bermuda Pacquet,"the Bermuda Pacquet, lying off Shadwell Dock; or the Captain’s House in Spring-street, Shadwell",yes,South East England,the Bermuda Pacquet,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1765‑09‑10,r0796,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"RUN away from the House of the Rev- Mr. Clarkson, Rector of Heysham, near Lancaster, early in the Morning of Monday the 26th of August last, a Negro Boy, of the Ebo Country, slender made, about five Feet three Inches high, his Left Knee bending inwards, which makes him ha[l]t, a small Lump on his Forehead, with his Country Marks on his Temples; had on, when eloped, a blue Jacket, a grey Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches; he speaks broad Lancashire Dialect.  Whoever brings him to his Master at Heysham, or to his Master’s Brother, Mr. William Clarkson, Surgeon, in Drury-Lane, Leverpoole, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all Charges paid; but whoever harbours him shall be prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law.",South East England,1765-08-26,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,Africa,male,63,"slender made, about five Feet three Inches high, his Left Knee bending inwards, which makes him ha[l]t, a small Lump on his Forehead, with his Country Marks on his Temples",-,a small Lump on his Forehead,his Country Marks on his Temples,his Country Marks on his Temples,-,-,speaks broad Lancashire Dialect,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket, a grey Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches",no,yes,the Rev- Mr. Clarkson,Rector,"Heysham, near Lancaster",the Rev- Mr. Clarkson; Mr. William Clarkson,Rector; Surgeon,"Heysham, near Lancaster; Drury-Lane, Leverpoole",,North West England,"Heysham, near Lancaster",-,-,-,,,,"handsomely rewarded, and all Charges paid","handsomely rewarded, and all Charges paid",,-,
1765‑09‑14,r0017,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"A MULATTO BOY, Yellowish colour, with only a short grey coat, vest and breeches of the same colour, without shoes or stockings. The name he went under was Sam, but same time names himself Donald; he has a squeaking voice; made his elopement from Balnaguard, in Athole, Wednesday the 11th September current, in the afternoon, and was seen on his way to Perth, above eight miles above that place, Thursday the 12th current. Therefore any person apprehending the said Boy shall be sufficiently rewarded, and may write to Patrick Stewart senior, merchant in Perth, or to the Proprietor Charles Robertson of Balnaguard. Which Advertisement is ordered to be published in the News-papers. All Shipmasters are desired not to carry the boy abroad; if found, may expect to be prosecuted.",Central belt Scotland,1765-09-11,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Sam (Donald),boy,Mulatto,,male,,Yellowish colour; has a squeaking voice,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"short grey coat, vest and breeches of the same colour, without shoes or stockings",no,yes,Charles Robertson,-,Balnaguard,Patrick Stewart senior; Charles Robertson,merchant; Proprietor,Perth; Balnaguard,,Highlands of Scotland,Balnaguard on Athole,Highlands of Scotland,Perth,-,,,,sufficiently rewarded,sufficiently rewarded,,-,
1765‑09‑25,r0353,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"A Negro man, who goes by the name of Dick Richard, has absented himself from his master, Capt. James Miller, from Jamaica: The said Dick Richard is about 35 years of age, middle sized, well set, and wears his wool; had on a blue jacket, a linen waistcoat, and red breeches. Whoever will bring the said Negro to Capt. James Miller, No. 37, Princes-street, Rotherhith, shall receive Ten Guineas reward, to be paid by the above Capt. James Miller.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dick Richard,35,Negro,,male,middle sized,"well set, and wears his wool",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue jacket, a linen waistcoat, and red breeches",no,no,Capt. James Miller,-,"No. 37, Princes-street, Rotherhith",Capt. James Miller,-,"No. 37, Princes-street, Rotherhith",,-,-,-,-,-,10,10,,-,Ten Guineas,,-,
1765‑09‑25,r0619,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","RAN away from his Master, on Sunday last, A BLACK MAN, about Twenty-six Years old, Five Feet Eight Inches high, stout made, and full faced, with his Hair off, and dressed in Sailor's Cloaths, goes by the Name of JOHN BAPTIST. Whoever will discover the said Man (so that he may be had again) to Capt. Isaac Ross, near Union Stairs, Wapping, shall receive a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1765-09-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Baptist,26,Negro,,male,68,"stout made, and full faced, with his Hair off",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,dressed in Sailor's Cloaths,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Isaac Ross,-,"near Union Stairs, Wapping",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1765‑10‑05,r0018,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"RUN away from the house of the Reverend Mr Clarkson, Rector of Heysham, near Lancaster, early in the morning of Monday the 26th of August, a NEGRO BOY, of the Ebo Country, slender made, about 5 feet 3 inches high, with beautiful features for a black, his age 16 years, his left knee bending inwards, which makes him halt, a small lump on his forehead, with his country marks on his temples; had on, when eloped, a blue jacket, a gray cloth waistcoat, and leather breeches; he speaks broad Lancashire dialect. Whoever brings him to his master at Heysham, or to his said master's brother, Mr William Clarkson, surgeon in Drury Lane, Liverpool, or to Peter Lennox, Perth, shall be well rewarded, and all charges paid; and whoever harbours him shall be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law.",Central belt Scotland,1765-08-26,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,16,Negro,Africa,male,63,"slender made, with beautiful features for a black, his left knee bending inwards, which makes him halt, a small lump on his forehead, with his country marks on his temples",-,-,-,his country marks on his temples,-,-,English with broad Lancashire dialect,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue jacket, a gray cloth waistcoat, and leather breeches",no,yes,Reverend Mr Clarkson,Rector,"Heysham, near Lancaster",Reverend Mr Clarkson; Mr William Clarkson; Peter Lennox,Rector; surgeon; -,"Heysham, near Lancaster; Drury Lane, Liverpool; Perth",,North West England,"Heysham, near Lancaster",-,-,-,,,,"well rewarded, and all charges paid","well rewarded, and all charges paid",,-,yes
1765‑10‑18,r0354,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","ELOPED from Mr. SAMUEL DELPRATT, Merchant, at Bristol, and come to London, A NEGRO MAN, about 17 or 18 Years old, Five Feet Five or Six Inches high, had on when he left Bristol, a brown Livery Coat lined with Red, red Button Holes and Collar, red Waistcoat, a Pair of old Leather Breeches pieced at the Knee, a black Leather Cap, and a Pair of black ribbed Stockings, answers to the Name of JOHN; if he should offer to ship himself as a free Man, on Board any Ship, by directing a Line to the Jamaica Coffee House, for Capt. William Tomlinson, or to Mr. Joseph Malpas, Jeweller, in Wood Street, Cheapside, whatever Expence in stopping the said Negro shall be repaid with Thanks, and Six Guineas Reward.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John,17-18,Negro,,male,65-66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Livery Coat lined with Red, red Button Holes and Collar, red Waistcoat, a Pair of old Leather Breeches pieced at the Knee, a black Leather Cap, and a Pair of black ribbed Stockings",no,no,Mr. Samuel Delpratt,Merchant,Bristol,Capt. William Tomlinson; Mr. Joseph Malpas,- ; Jeweller,"the Jamaica Coffee House; Wood Street, Cheapside",,South West England,Bristol,-,-,-,6,6,,whatever Expence,"whatever Expence ... shall be repaid with Thanks, and Six Guineas Reward",,-,
1765‑10‑21,r0620,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","                         Oct. 19, 1765.ELOPED from the Ship WILLIAMS, Thomas Wheatle, Master, from Jamaica, last Night, a stout Black Fellow, speaks very little English, answers to the Name of BACCHUS, had on when he away a thick flannel Jacket, and underneath, both a Check Shirt and an Osnaburgh Frock, a Pair of flannel Drawers, a Pair of Trowsers patched on each Knee, Shoe, and Stockings, and a small round Hat on his Head, marked on the Shoulder T.W. 1764. Whoever will give Information of the above Negroe to Capt. Thomas Wheatle, at the Jamaica Coffee House, shall receive a Reward of Two Guineas.",South East England,1765-10-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bacchus,,Negro,,male,,stout,-,-,-,-,marked on the Shoulder T.W. 1764,-,speaks very little English,,-,-,-,-,,"a thick flannel Jacket, and underneath, both a Check Shirt and an Osnaburgh Frock, a Pair of flannel Drawers, a Pair of Trowsers patched on each Knee, Shoe, and Stockings, and a small round Hat on his Head",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Thomas Wheatle,-,the Jamaica Coffee House,yes,South East England,the Ship WILLIAMS,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1765‑10‑31,r0355,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away about three weeks ago, A Negro servant man, named Jack, born in Martinique, aged 20 or 22 years, about five feet three or four inches high, a flat nose, small legs, and bow shins, a real black, with every mark of the Negro visible to be seen; speaks tolerable good French, and but very bad English; had on when he went away, a silver-laced hat, a coloured linen handkerchief about his neck, a fine plain white shirt, a new livery coat and waistcoat, the coat of a light brown cloth, with a yellow cape and lining, and black and yellow worsted lace, a yellow cloth waistcoat with the aforesaid lace, a pair of new leather breeches, a pair of broad ribbed coloured stockings, a pair of turn’d pumps, and mettle buckles. Whoever will apprehend the said black servant, and bring him, or give information, to Mr. George Campbell, at Mr. Lowrie’s, opposite Mundy’s coffee-house, in New Round-court in the Strand, shall receive five guineas reward. All persons whatsoever are desired not to harbour the said black servant; and all masters of vessels are forbid carrying him off, or they will be prosecuted as far as the law directs.  N.B. It is thought he has changed his livery coat for a white coat, and that he has some money, as he stole many things from Mr. Campbell, and the other servant in Mr. Campbell’s lodgings, and by this endeavours to pa[ss hi]mself for a free black.",South East England,1765-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,20-22,Negro,West Indies,male,63-64,"a flat nose, small legs, and bow shins, a real black, with every mark of the Negro visible to be seen",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks tolerable good French, and but very bad English",,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a silver-laced hat, a coloured linen handkerchief about his neck, a fine plain white shirt, a new livery coat and waistcoat, the coat of a light brown cloth, with a yellow cape and lining, and black and yellow worsted lace, a yellow cloth waistcoat with the aforesaid lace, a pair of new leather breeches, a pair of broad ribbed coloured stockings, a pair of turn’d pumps, and mettle buckles. It is thought he has changed his livery coat for a white coat","theft: stole many things from Mr. Campbell, and the other servant in Mr. Campbell’s lodgings",yes,Mr. George Campbell,-,"Mr. Lowrie’s, opposite Mundy’s coffee-house, in New Round-court in the Strand",Mr. George Campbell,-,"Mr, Lowrie’s, opposite Mundy’s coffee-house, in New Round-court in the Strand",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,five Guineas,,-,
1765‑12‑30,r0356,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","                  London, Dec. 28, 1765.RUN away from the Ship Boscawen, How. Jacobson, laying upon Mr. Foster’s Wayes, Shadwell Dock, A NEGRO BOY, called Hannibal, born in Boston, New-England, speaks good English, is an indented Servant, small Stature, a wide Mouth, with a fresh Scar under his left Eye, from a late Fall. Whoever brings the same Negro to Howard Jacobson, at No.9, Fox’s-Lane, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.
 ",South East England,1765-12-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hannibal,,Negro,North America,male,small Stature,"a wide Mouth, with a fresh Scar under his left Eye, from a late Fall",-,-,"a fresh Scar under his left Eye, from a late Fall",-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Howard Jacobson,-,"No.9, Fox’s-Lane",yes,South East England,"the Ship Boscawen, laying upon Mr. Foster’s Wayes, Shadwell Dock",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1766‑02‑24,r0621,Public Advertiser,"RUN away, the 18th Instant, from on board the Ship Lyon, Laurence Irvine, Commander, now lying at Deptford, bound to Jamaica, a Negro Man, named QUAO; speaks bad English, a stout Fellow, with large Feet, and four or five Scars on his Forehead, wearing a blue, white or red Jacket.   Any one that can apprehend and bring him to said Commander, shall be allowed Travelling Charges, and receive Five Guineas Reward.   Fenchurch-street, Feb. 22, 1766.",South East England,1766-02-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quao,,Negro,Africa,male,,"stout, with large Feet, and four or five Scars on his Forehead",-,-,four or five Scars on his Forehead,four or five Scars on his Forehead,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue, white or red Jacket",no,no,-,-,-,Laurence Irvine,Commander of the Ship Lyon,"the Ship Lyon, now lying at Deptford",yes,South East England,the Ship Lyon,-,-,-,5,5,,Travelling Charges,"Travelling Charges, and receive Five Guineas Reward",,-,
1766‑06‑14,r0754,"Public Ledger, Or, Daily Register of Commerce and Intelligence","RUN away the 29th of May last, from Miss HAY, of Little Russel Street, Bloomsbury, A NEGRO BOY, called BOB, very black and handsome, his Wool or Hair short, about thirteen or fourteen Years of Age, had on him when he went away a new blue short Coat, and Waistcoat, with yellow metal Buttons, a Pair of dirty Leather Breeches and Hat, with a Gold Loop, and Metal Button. Whoever will bring him as above, shall be amply rewarded.  N.B. He has been seen lately at Tothill fields.",South East England,1766-05-29,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Bob,13-14,Negro,,male,,"very black and handsome, his Wool or Hair short",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a new blue short Coat, and Waistcoat, with yellow metal Buttons, a Pair of dirty Leather Breeches and Hat, with a Gold Loop, and Metal Button",no,no,Miss Hay,-,"Little Russel Street, Bloomsbury",Miss Hay,-,"Little Russel Street, Bloomsbury",,South East England,"Little Russel Street, Bloomsbury",South East England,has been seen lately at Tothill fields,-,,,,amply rewarded,amply rewarded,,-,
1766‑06‑26,r0622,Public Advertiser,"ABSENTED from his Proprietor, Capt. Charles Tassell, at Mr. Dingwell’s, in Panton square, on Saturday Morning last, A NEGRO MAN, about eighteen Years of Age, named ANDREWS, born in the Grenades; his Colour between that of a Black and and Malotto, woo[l]ly Head, about five Feet six Inches and a half high, thin but streight made, speaks French and English, and can write a little; had on a plain brown Coat with Buttons of the same Colour, and a Scarlet Waistcoat with Brass Buttons; but had also along with him a green Coat and red Waistcoat with Gold Binding.  Whoever will bring him either to his Master as above, or to Sir John Fielding’s, in Bow street, shall receive Three Guineas Reward.",South East England,1766-06-21,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Andrews,18,Negro,West Indies,male,66.5,"his Colour between that of a Black and and Malotto, woo[l]ly Head, thin but streight made",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks French and English,,can write a little,-,-,-,,"a plain brown Coat with Buttons of the same Colour, and a Scarlet Waistcoat with Brass Buttons; but had also along with him a green Coat and red Waistcoat with Gold Binding",no,no,Capt. Charles Tassell,-,-,Capt. Charles Tassell; Sir John Fielding,- ; -,"Mr Dingwell’s, in Panton square; Bow street",,South East England,"Mr Dingwell’s, in Panton square",-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1766‑07‑08,r0357,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away last February, supposed to be concealed in some Vessel for England, from Charles-Town, South Carolina, a Negro Boy, aged 17 or 18 Years, named Hercules, talks good English, very handy at Cooking, of a low Stature. Any Person who secures the above Negro, or brings Intelligence of him, so as he may be found, to the Bar of the Carolina Coffee-House, Birchin-Lane, or to Capt. Jordan, on board the Ship Nancy, lying at Horslydown, any Time between now and the Middle of August, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.",South East England,1766-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hercules,17-18,Negro,,male,low Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks good English,,-,-,-,very handy at Cooking,,-,no,no,-,-,-,- ; Capt. Jordan,- ; -,"Bar of the Carolina Coffee-House, Birchin-Lane; on board the Ship Nancy, lying at Horslydown",,North America,"Charles-Town, South Carolina",England,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1766‑07‑25,r0819,Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser,"Ran Away from Captain John Chilcott, of Bristol, the 4th instant, A NEGRO MAN named JAMES SMITH, about 25 years of age, well set, speaks good English, is about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, a smooth Face and good even Teeth.    Whoever apprehends the said Man, so that he may be had again, shall be paid THREE GUINEAS Reward, and all reasonable Charges.  By JOHN CHILCOTT.",North West England,1766-07-04,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),James Smith,25,Negro,,male,68,"well set, smooth Face and good even Teeth",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Captain John Chilcott,-,Bristol,Captain John Chilcott,-,Bristol,,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,all reasonable Charges,"THREE GUINEAS Reward, and all reasonable Charge",yes,ibid. - 1st August 1766.,
1766‑08‑13,r0824,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"A North-American Indian Boy.A North American Indian Boy, about four foot high, looking to be about 14 years of age, of a very tawny complexion; stout made, broad, fat faced, black eye’d, with bristly black hair in his head, having the hair of one of his eye-lids white, his ears bored, a mixture of white hairs in his head, freckled like an adder in the neck, knees, and other parts of his body, dressed in a hat and red vest, and a red under-vest, black stocking breeches, bare-footed, and speaks English very imperfectly, strayed from his masters house in Glasgow, early on Monday morning the 11th of August current. He answers to the name Bob. Whoever can secure him and give account of him to Claud Marshall, writer in Glasgow, will be paid all charges, and thankfully rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1766-08-11,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Bob,14,North American Indian,North America,male,48,"a very tawny complexion; stout made, broad, fat faced, black eye’d, with bristly black hair in his head, having the hair of one of his eye-lids white, his ears bored, a mixture of white hairs in his head, freckled like an adder in the neck, knees, and",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very imperfectly,,-,-,-,-,,"a hat and red vest, and a red under-vest, black stocking breeches, bare-footed",no,no,-,-,-,Claud Marshall,writer,Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,,,,"all charges, and thankfully rewarded","all charges, and thankfully rewarded",,-,
1766‑08‑14,r0056,Glasgow Journal,"TAWNY NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN BOY STRAYEDA North American Indian Boy, about 4 feet high, looking to be about 14 years of age, of a very tawny complexion, stout made, broad fat faced, black eyed, with bristly black hair in his head, having the hair of one of his eye lids white, and his ears tore, with a mixture of white hairs in his head, and freckled like an Adder about his neck and knees and in different parts of his body; dressed in a hat, a red vest, and red under vest, black stocking breeches, bare footed and speaks English imperfectly, strayed from his master's house in Glasgow, upon Monday morning the 11th of August current.  Whoever can secure him and give account of him to Claud Marshall writer in Glasgow, will be paid all charges and thankfully rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1766-08-11,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),,14,North American Indian,North America,male,48,"a very tawny complexion, stout made, broad fat faced, black eyed with bristly black hair in his head, having the hair of one of his eye-lids white and his ears tore, with a mixture of white hairs in his head, and freckled like an Adder about his neck and",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English imperfectly,,-,-,-,-,,"a hat, a red vest, and red under vest, black stocking breeches, bare footed",no,no,-,-,Glasgow,Claud Marshall,writer,Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,,,,paid all charges and thankfully rewarded,paid all charges and thankfully rewarded,,-,
1766‑10‑18,r0358,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"ABSCONDED since Sunday morning last, from the ship St. Andrew, lying off Wapping Old Stairs, A NEGRO MAN SLAVE, named Jack, or John Lesley, or now by the name of Butler: he is about five feet seven or eight inches high, wore his own wool or hair on his head when he left the ship, and is pimpley about his beard or lower part of his face; is commonly neat and clean, dresses in different cloaths, attempts to be very complaisant and obliging, can do many things hand[i]ly, speaks but bad English, and is well known by many in and about the city. Whoever will bring him to Mr. Andrew Dodd, Commander of the ship St. Andrew, at Mr. George Elliott’s, brazier, near the Hermitage stairs, shall receive three guineas reward; or if he will immediately return of his own accord, he will be kindly received, and his fault forgiven.",South East England,1766-10-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack (John Lesley; Butler),,Negro,,male,67-68,"wore his own wool or hair on his head when he left the ship, and is pimpley about his beard or lower part of his face; is commonly neat and clean",-,-,-,-,-,attempts to be very complaisant and obliging,speaks but bad English,,-,-,-,can do many things hand[i]ly,,dresses in different cloaths,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Andrew Dodd,Commander of the ship St. Andrew,"Mr. George Elliott’s, brazier, near the Hermitage stairs",yes,South East England,"the ship St. Andrew, lying off Wapping Old Stairs",-,-,-,3,3,,-,three Guineas,,-,
1766‑11‑20,r0623,Public Advertiser,"     Public Office, Bow-street, November 19;RUN away on Saturday the 15th of November instant, from ROBERT SYMES; Esq; of Esher in Sur[rey], a Negro MAN, named Joseph Williams, about five Feet 6 or 7 Inches high; has lost the little Finger of his Left Hand, had on when he went away, a Fustian Frock with a red Cape, a Fustian Waistcoat, with a Pair of red Plush Breeches, an old Gold-laced Hat, and at the same Time stole out of the House, a French Horn, a new Silver laced Hat; two Fustian Suits of Cloaths, a new Pair of Leather Breeches, two Pair of Shoes both lined; a blue Surtout much too big for him, four Shirts, six Pair of Stockings, some fine printed Linen Handkerchiefs, which he carried away with him.  If any of the above should be offered to be pawned, stop them and the Bearer, and give Notice to Sir John Fielding, and you shall receive One Guinea Reward fo[r] him, and two Guineas if he is taken with the Things.",South East England,1766-11-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Williams,,Negro,,male,66-67,has lost the little Finger of his Left Hand,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Fustian Frock with a red Cape, a Fustian Waistcoat, with a Pair of red Plush Breeches, an old Gold-laced Hat","theft: a French Horn, a new Silver laced Hat; two Fustian Suits of Cloaths, a new Pair of Leather Breeches, two Pair of Shoes both lined; a blue Surtout much too big for him, four Shirts, six Pair of Stockings, some fine printed Linen Handkerchiefs",no,"Robert Symes, Esq",-,Esher in Sur[rey],Sir John Fielding,-,"Public Office, Bow-street",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,and two Guineas if he is taken with the Things,"One Guinea Reward fo[r] him, and two Guineas if he is taken with the Things",,-,
1766‑12‑10,r0041,Caledonian Mercury,"   RUN AWAY from a Gentleman near Alloa,A NEGROE SERVANT, about eighteen years of age, about five feet five inches high, a st[o]ut you[n]g fellow, had on a blue short coat, vest, and breeches, with a leather cap, and a white check spotted napkin about his neck. Any person who will secure him, and inform the publisher of this paper, shall be handsomely rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),,18,Negro,,male,65,stout,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue short coat, vest, and breeches, with a leather cap, and a white check spotted napkin about his neck",no,no,a Gentleman,-,-,publisher of the paper,publisher,Caledonian Mercury,,Central belt Scotland,near Alloa,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1766‑12‑11,r0057,Glasgow Journal,"WHEREAS upon the morning of Friday last the 5th inst. a stout NEGROE Man eloped from Mr. Russel’s house at Alloa, and has since been seen lurking about this town. If any person can give information of him to the publisher of this paper, so as he may be apprehended, shall receive a handsome reward.    He is a stout made fellow, about 19 years of age, and had on, when he run away, a blue cloth Jacket and Breeches, a leather Cap, a red and white spotted Handkerchief about his neck, and dirty white Stockings. It is hoped no person will presume to carry him off the country, or industriously conceal him; as if they do, they may depend on being prosecute to the upmost.",Central belt Scotland,1766-12-05,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),,19,Negro,,male,,stout made,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue cloth Jacket and Breeches, a leather Cap, a red and white spotted Handkerchief about his neck, and dirty white Stockings",no,yes,Mr. Russel,-,Alloa,publisher of the paper,publisher,Glasgow Journal,,Central belt Scotland,Alloa,Central belt Scotland,-,-,,,,a handsome reward,a handsome reward,,-,
1766‑12‑20,r0359,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Negro Man Slave, named JACK, and who calls himself John Dixon, did run away from his Master Gilbert Fane Fleming, Esq; of Wigmore-street, Cavendish-square, on Sunday the 7th Day of this instant December, and did carry away sundry Things the Property of his said Master, and has withstood repeated Solicitations to return to his Duty. This is to caution Persons not to conceal, employ, advise, or any Way assist the said Negro Man Slave, as they will do it at their Peril, for whoever shall be known to do so, will positively be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law. It is believed that he was instigated to run away by a thin middle sized sickly Woman, who pretends to be his Wife, and was lately discharged from her Service as Ladies Maid in the same Family for her bad Behaviour. This Man is aged about Thirty-two Years, and is about 5 Feet 7 Inches high; he is rather wide between the Knees, and his Ankles bend inward; he is of a lusty Form, very upright, has a very steady settled Countenance, and has had the Small-pox, his Visage used to be roundish, but a certain disorder of three Months Continuance has reduced him, and made his Cheeks look very hollow and changed his Complexion to a yellow Hue. He speaks English freely, in as good a Manner as any English Servant. ",South East England,1766-12-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack (John Dixon),32,Negro,,male,67,"rrather wide between the Knees, and his Ankles bend inward; he is of a lusty Form, very upright, has a very steady settled Countenance, and has had the Small-pox, his Visage used to be roundish, but a certain disorder of three Months Continuance has reduc","smallpox; a certain disorder of three Months Continuance has reduced him, and made his Cheeks look very hollow and changed his Complexion to a yellow Hue",-,-,-,-,-,"speaks English freely, in as good a Manner as any English Servant",,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: did carry away sundry Things the Property of his said Master,yes,"Gilbert Fane Fleming, Esq",-,"Wigmore-street, Cavendish-square",-,-,-,,South East England,-,-,-,"It is believed that he was instigated to run away by a thin middle sized sickly Woman, who pretends to be his Wife",,,,-,-,yes,"ibid. - 19th, 20th February 1767. [notes 'the 7th Day of December last, but otherwise identical]",
1767‑02‑12,r0837,Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette,"BRISTOL, FEBRUARY 7, 1767.ELOPED from his Master, a NEGRO MAN, near twenty-two Years of Age, about five Feet eight or nine Inches high, well proportioned, and has a Scar on the upper Lip just under the Nose. Had on when he went off a Blue Cloth Livery Coat with Crimson Cuffs and Collar, Waistcoat and Breeches of the same Colour, with white Metal Buttons. He was seen on the Bath Road from Bristol on Wednesday last, and is supposed to be gone for London. - Whoever stops the said Negro is desired to send to Mr. JOSEPH WINDSOR, at the Angel-Inn, near the Bridge, BATH, who will pay all reasonable Charges attending.",South West England,1767-02-07,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),,"21, nearly 22",Negro,,male,68/9,"well proportioned, and has a Scar on the upper Lip just under the Nose",-,-,has a Scar on the upper Lip just under the Nose,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Cloth Livery Coat with Crimson Cuffs and Collar, Waistcoat and Breeches of the same Colour, with white Metal Buttons",no,no,Mr. Joseph Windsor,,"Angel-Inn, near the Bridge, BATH",,,,,Bristol,,London,,,,,,all reasonable Charges attending,all reasonable Charges attending,yes,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle, 29 October 1773, p.1.",
1767‑03‑11,r0360,Public Advertiser,"RUN away on Saturday Night, about Nine o’Clock, March 7, 1767, a Negro Man, named JOSEPH ROBINSON, bought of Governor Ellis in Georgia in the Year 1760, well known in the Parish of St. Botolph, Bishopsgate, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, his Hair cut short, is well made, had on when he went away a light-coloured mixed Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, an under red Waistcoat, black Worsted Breeches, Silver Buckles in his Shoes, and a Silver Stock Buckle, speaks good English, and can write. If he should offer himself as a Servant, it is hoped no Gentleman will receive or employ him, he being the Property of Pickering Robinson, late of Devonshire Square, and now living in Pater noster Row, Spital Fields.   N.B. Any Person who is aiding or assisting in the Escape, or endeavours to conceal or harbour the said Negro Man, will be prosecuted as the Law directs.   Masters and Commanders of Ships are desired not to take him on board. ",South East England,1767-03-07,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Joseph Robinson,,Negro,,male,65,"Hair cut short, well made",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,can write,-,-,-,,"a light-coloured mixed Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, an under red Waistcoat, black Worsted Breeches, Silver Buckles in his Shoes, and a Silver Stock Buckle",no,yes,Pickering Robinson,-,"Pater noster Row, Spital Fields",-,-,-,,South East England,"Pater noster Row, Spital Fields",-,-,-,,,,-,-,yes,Lloyd’s Evening Post - 11th March 1767.,
1767‑05‑27,r0661,Caledonian Mercury,"STROLLED AWAYFROM DAVID SETON’s Register Office, upon the 17th instant, a BLACK BOY about fourteen years of age; he had on, when he went off, a brown coat and vest, turned up with red, and a pair of leather breeches, a leather cap, and blue stockings. Any person that can give notice of him, or bring him to the above office, shall be handsomely rewarded by      D.SETON.",Central belt Scotland,1767-05-17,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown coat and vest, turned up with red, and a pair of leather breeches, a leather cap, and blue stockings",no,no,-,-,-,David Seeton,-,Register Office,,Central belt Scotland,David Seeton's Register Office,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1767‑06‑24,r0777,Public Advertiser,"                            June 16th, 1767.MADE his Escape from on board the Ship LAURENCE, Capt. Risden, lying at Gravesend, and bound for Jamaica, a dark Mulatto Fellow, named CHARLES, belonging to Mr. Colin Reid, Merchant in Jamaica; he left his Master’s Service, and made his Escape on board the Ship Sally from thence, the 13th of April last: He had on when he went away an old blue Coat, old Stocking Breeches, was bare-legged, and on his left Leg a very large Sore; he is about 5½ Feet tall, remarkably slender, and much knock-knee’d.  Whoever brings him or will give Information where is, so that he may be secured, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble, and all Charges paid them, by applying to Mr. William Bond, Merchant, in Bond-Court; or Capt. William Curtis, Prince’s-square, near Ratcliff-Highway; or at the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles,,Mulatto,,male,66,"dark Mulatto, on his left Leg a very large Sore, remarkably slender, and much knock-knee’d.",-,on his left Leg a very large Sore,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old blue Coat, old Stocking Breeches, was bare-legged",no,no,Mr. Colin Reid,Merchant,-,Mr. William Bond; Capt. William Curtis; -,Merchant ; -,"Bond-Court; Prince’s-square, near Ratcliff-Highway; the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-House",yes,-,"the Ship Laurence, lying at Gravesend",-,the Ship Sally [the 13th of April last],-,,,,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,handsomely rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1767‑07‑29,r0361,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"                                London, July 27, 1767.RUN away at twelve o’clock at night, a NEGRO MAN, named COLLING, belonging to the ship Hannah, James Coburn, master: had on when he went away a blue jacket and black breeches; he is about five feet three inches high, wears his own hair, is marked 19 on one of his shoulders, has thick lips, with a hole in one of his ears, and crooked legs. Any body that secures the said negro man, Colling, and brings him to the said master, shall have four guineas reward, and all reasonable charges paid by the said master; or Jacob Ludwick, East Smithfield, near Little Tower-hill. The negro is a Congo negro; the ship is now lying at Cox’s-key, but will remove to the Dublin-chain’s. All masters of ships are forewarned not to harbour or take the said negro on board their ships.",South East England,1767-07-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Colling,,Negro,,male,63,"wears his own hair, is marked 19 on one of his shoulders, has thick lips, with a hole in one of his ears, and crooked legs",-,-,-,-,is marked 19 on one of his shoulders,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a blue jacket and black breeches,no,yes,-,-,-,James Coburn; Jacob Ludwick,master; -,"the ship Hannah, lying at Cox’s-key, but will remove to the Dublin-chain’s; East Smithfield, near Little Tower-hill",,South East England,"the ship Hannah, lying at Cox’s-key",-,-,-,4,4,,all reasonable Charges,"four guineas reward, and all reasonable charges",,-,
1767‑08‑21,r0490,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","       R U N   A W A Y,On Tuesday Morning the 18th Instant, a Negroe Man, called CAESAR, the property of John Street, Cooper, is about 18 Years of Age, Broad Set, of a Low Stature; had on when he went off a Blue Top Jacket, a Red Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches.  Whoever secures the said Negroe, shall be handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable Charges, paid by                       JOHN STREET.",North West England,1767-08-18,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Caesar,18,Negro,,male,Low Stature,broad set,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Blue Top Jacket, a Red Waistcoat, and Leather Breeches",no,no,John Street,Cooper,-,John Street,Cooper,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,yes,ibid. - 28th August 1767.,
1767‑12‑23,r0362,Public Advertiser,"ON Thursday the 17th Instant went away from her Mistress, Mrs. Catherine Thibou, late of Hatton Garden, a Mulatto Woman, about 35 Years of Age, about five Feet high, had on a black Hat and Cloak, and a black Gown.  Whoever harbours her will be prosecuted; and if any Person will bring her to Mess. Alexander and Calcraft’s, Merchants in Old London street, they shall receive Five Guineas for their Trouble. ",South East England,1767-12-17,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,35,Mulatto,,female,60,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Hat and Cloak, and a black Gown",no,yes,Mrs. Catherine Thibou,-,late of Hatton Garden,Mess. Alexander and Calcraft,merchants,Old London street,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,ibid. - 24th December 1767,
1768‑01‑05,r0363,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN from the subscriber, HENRY BOTSON, Commander of the Anne, lying at Iron-gate, A STOUT NEGRO FELLOW, named CUF, twenty-five years of age, his right leg and foot greatly withered, walks a little lame; had on when he left the vessel a red and white striped under jacket, a blue fearnothing, upper ditto, dirty shirt and trowsers, a sea hat, talks very good English. Whoever secures the said negro, or brings him to the subscriber at the vessel, or the Carolina coffee-house in Birchin-lane, shall receive a guinea reward, and all reasonable charges paid; if more than twenty miles from London, two guineas.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cuf,25,Negro,,male,,"stout, his right leg and foot greatly withered, walks a little lame",-,-,-,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a red and white striped under jacket, a blue fearnothing, upper ditto, dirty shirt and trowsers, a sea hat",no,no,Henry Botson,Commander of the Anne,-,Henry Botson,Commander of the Anne,"the Anne, lying at Iron-gate; the Carolina coffee-house in Birchin-lane",yes,South East England,"the Anne, lying at Iron-gate",South East England,-,-,1,1,,"all reasonable charges paid; if more than twenty miles from London, two guineas","a guinea reward, and all reasonable charges paid; if more than twenty miles from London, two guineas",,-,
1768‑01‑25,r0624,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his owner, a Gentleman of Woodstock-street, on Monday morning last, A NEGRO MAN, named JOHN CHALK, but who has lately gone by the name of JOHN SMART. Whoever will bring him back to the Mount coffee-house in Grosvenor-street, shall receive a guinea reward.   He is about five feet five or six inches high, pretty lusty and fat, about 35 years of age, woolly head, but often wears false curls; stutters much in his speech at times; plays upon the French horn and violin; had on when he went away a silver laced hat, blue coat and red waistcoat.   If any person harbours or employs him, they will be prosecuted; and if he immediately returns, he will be received and forgiven his offence.",South East England,1768-01-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Chalk (John Smart),35,Negro,,male,65-66,"pretty lusty and fat, woolly head, but often wears false curls",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,plays upon the French horn and violin,,"a silver laced hat, blue coat and red waistcoat",no,yes,-,-,Woodstock-street,-,-,Mount coffee-house in Grosvenor-street,,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,-,
1768‑02‑29,r0625,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Master, Capt. Alexander Hamilton, on Saturday, February 11, 1768, A Negroe Man, about five feet high, answers to the name of Charles, and had on when he went away a silver laced hat, a blue plush lapelled coat, a pair of leather breeches, and a false woolly wig, and a pair of half-boots. Whoever will secure him, and give notice to Mr. George Spencer, waterman, at Limehouse-hole, shall receive two guineas reward of the said Mr. George Spencer.",South East England,1768-02-11,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles,,Negro,,male,60,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a silver laced hat, a blue plush lapelled coat, a pair of leather breeches, and a false woolly wig, and a pair of half-boots",no,no,Capt. Alexander Hamilton,-,-,Mr. George Spencer,waterman,Limehouse-hole,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two guineas,,-,
1768‑04‑04,r0822,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"RUN away from his master, a BLACK BOY, of about 13 years old, long hair, and had on when he went away a thickset coat, and leather breeches. It is intreated, if any person discovers him, they will send information thereof to the publisher of this paper, who will pay all expences.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,13,Negro,,male,,long hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a thickset coat, and leather breeches",no,no,-,-,-,-,publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,all expences,all expences,,-,
1768‑04‑11,r0626,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away the 9th instant, from on board the Brilliant, Capt. Robinson, A TAWNEY BLACK, about five feet seven inches high, wears a wig, a scar over his left eye; had on a light-coloured jacket, blue waistcoat, and wide trowsers; answers to the name of Matt. Whoever will secure him, and give notice to Mr. John Holmes, constable, in Sharp-alley, Leadenhall-street, shall receive two guineas reward.",South East England,1768-04-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Matt,,Tawny,,male,67,a scar over his left eye,-,-,a scar over his left eye,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"wears a wig, a light-coloured jacket, blue waistcoat, and wide trowsers",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. John Holmes,constable,"Sharp-alley, Leadenhall-street",yes,South East England,the Brilliant,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two guineas,,-,
1768‑04‑13,r0364,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"    FIVE GUINEAS REWARD.RUN away from the ship SWAN, Capt. Banning, lying at Iron Gate, last Saturday, An EAST-INDIA NEGRO BOY, about sixteen years of age, and five feet four inches high; has been some years in Scotland, and speaks a little broad Scotch; had on a fustian frock turned up with red, and a crimson cloth jacket, but is supposed he carried with him a sailor’s jacket and trowsers, and will probably dress himself in them. Whoever will bring him to Mr. William Molleson, merchant, in Gold-square, Crutched-friars, shall have the above reward. – A youth about fifteen or sixteen, who has been used to wait on a single gentleman, may hear of a place by applying as above.",South East England,1768-04-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,16,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,64,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks a little broad Scotch,,-,-,-,-,,"a fustian frock turned up with red, and a crimson cloth jacket, but is supposed he carried with him a sailor’s jacket and trowsers",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. William Molleson,merchant,"Gold-square, Crutched-friars",yes,South East England,"ship Swan, lying at Iron Gate",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1768‑05‑06,r0365,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away, A NEGRO BOY about eleven years of age, has a long visage, speaks good English, and answers to the name of Peter, had on when he went away, a frock with buttons at the wrists, and took with him a dark grey coat and black waistcoat, was seen to follow the Salisbury stage last Monday evening, as far as [Hyde] Park Corner. Whoever can give information of him, where he is, to Messrs. Wetherell and Cauldwell, of West Smithfield, druggists; shall receive half a guinea reward, and whoever harbours and employs him, shall be prosecuted.",South East England,1768-03-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter,11,Negro,,male,,a long visage,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a frock with buttons at the wrists, and took with him a dark grey coat and black waistcoat",no,yes,-,-,-,Messrs. Wetherell and Cauldwell,druggists,West Smithfield,,South East England,-,-,"was seen to follow the Salisbury stage last Monday evening, as far as [Hyde] Park Corner",-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea,,-,
1768‑05‑14,r0366,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master, a Negro Boy, under five Feet in Heighth, about 16 Years old, named CHARLES. He is very ill made, being remarkably bow-legged, hollow-back’d, and por bellied. He had on, when he went away, a coarse dark brown Linnen Frock, a Thickset Waistcoat, very dirty Leather Breeches, and on his Head an old Velvet Jockey Cap.   Whoever will bring him, or give any Tidings of him, to Mr. Beckford in Pall-mall, may depend upon being very handsomely rewarded.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles,16,Negro,,male,<60,"very ill made, being remarkably bow-legged, hollow-back’d, and por bellied",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a coarse dark brown Linnen Frock, a Thickset Waistcoat, very dirty Leather Breeches, and on his Head an old Velvet Jockey Cap",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Beckford,-,Pall-mall,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,very handsomely rewarded,very handsomely rewarded,,-,
1768‑05‑24,r0367,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"RAN away from his Master, Major Wrightson, in Dartmouth-Street, Westminster, the 6th of last Month, a Negro Boy, called Jacko, or John Tortinsong, about seventeen Years of Age, speaks very bad English and French. He is about five Feet seven Inches high, had on, when he went off, a brown Coat, the Waistcoat, Cape and Cuffs Orange, with a worsted Binding round them, and yellow Metal Buttons, and a Pair of dirty Leather Breeches, and carried with him a Pair of Cloth Breeches the same of the Coat, a short, dark Frize Jacket, and a blue Surtout Coat with Orange or Yellow Cape and Cuffs, with a Worsted-lace Binding and Yellow Buttons.  Whoever apprehends and brings him to his said Master shall receive Two Guineas Reward; and whoever harbours or entertains him will be sued, as he is his Apprentice as well as a purchased Slave.",South East England,1768-04-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jacko (John Tortinsong),17,Negro,,male,67,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very bad English and French,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Coat, the Waistcoat, Cape and Cuffs Orange, with a worsted Binding round them, and yellow Metal Buttons, and a Pair of dirty Leather Breeches, and carried with him a Pair of Cloth Breeches the same of the Coat, a short, dark Frize Jacket, and a blue Surtout Coat with Orange or Yellow Cape and Cuffs, with a Worsted-lace Binding and Yellow Buttons","theft (possibly): carried with him a Pair of Cloth Breeches the same of the Coat, a short, dark Frize Jacket, and a blue Surtout Coat with Orange or Yellow Cape and Cuffs, with a Worsted-lace Binding and Yellow Buttons",yes,Major Wrightson,-,-,Major Wrightson,-,-,,South East England,"Dartmouth-Street, Westminster",-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1768‑06‑07,r0032,Edinburgh Advertiser,"Muirton, in Perthshire, June 3d, 1768.RUN AWAY from Captain Oliphant Kinloch, a NEGROE SLAVE, a stout lad, well made, 17 years of age, five feet seven inches high, had on a dark coloured thickset coat and vest, buckskin breeches, a blue surtout coat with a crimson velvet collar, and done round the edges with crimson velvet, a black velvet cape, answers to the name of London. Any person apprehending the said Negroe Slave, and lodging him in any of his Majesty’s goals, by applying to Mr. James Smyth, writer to the Signet, Edinburgh, or the proprietor at Muirton, shall receive twenty shillings sterl. besides their expences. He among other things, carried off a silver watch, which, if he offers to sale, it is hoped will be stopped for the proprietor a fellow-servant’s behoof.  N. B. As every person knows the penalty of harbouring a slave, any person that does it will be prosecute in terms of the act of parliament.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),London,17,Negro,,male,67,"stout, well made",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark coloured thickset coat and vest, buckskin breeches, a blue surtout coat with a crimson velvet collar, and done round the edges with crimson velvet, a black velvet cape","theft: among other things, a silver watch",yes,Captain Oliphant Kinloch,-,"Muirton, Perthshire",Mr. James Smyth; Captain Oliphant Kinloch,writer to the Signet; -,"Edinburgh; Muirton, Perthshire",,Central belt Scotland,"Muirton, Perthshire",-,-,-,1,,,expences,twenty shillings sterl. besides their expences,yes,"Edinburgh Evening Courant - 8th June 1768, p.3.Caledonian Mercury - 8th June 1768, p.1. [Muirtown rather than Muirton; Olyphant rather than Oliphant]",
1768‑07‑18,r0368,Public Advertiser,"           Public Office, Bow-street, July 17.WHEREAS WILL. LEWIS, otherwise SAMBO, a Negro, stands charged on a violent suspicion of having stolen a 25’. Bank Note, the Property of his Master.   Whoever will apprehend and bring him before Sir John Fielding, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas.  He is about five Feet eight Inches high, of a deep black Complexion, very stout and strongly made, had on, on Friday night last, when be absconded, a black Cap and black Fea[t]her, a blue Waistcoat, laced and looped with Silver, and a new Buff coloured Jacket under it, Leather Breeches and Boots, and a Shirt with double Ruffles, speaks English, French and Spanish, dresses Hair, and blows the French Horn. ",South East England,1768-07-15,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Will. Lewis (Sambo),,Negro,,male,68,"of a deep black Complexion, very stout and strongly made",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks English, French and Spanish",,-,-,-,"dresses Hair, and blows the French Horn",,"a black Cap and black Fea[t]her, a blue Waistcoat, laced and looped with Silver, and a new Buff coloured Jacket under it, Leather Breeches and Boots, and a Shirt with double Ruffles","theft: stands charged on a violent suspicion of having stolen a 25’. Bank Note, the Property of his Master",no,-,-,-,Sir John Fielding,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,"Also appeared in Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser, Daily Advertiser - 18th July 1768.",
1768‑08‑11,r0408,Public Advertiser,"RUN away, on Friday Evening the 5th Instant, from on board the Sloop Phoenix, Thomas Tucker, at Horsleydown, two Negro Men, JOHN and CHARLES: John is about 5 Feet 11 Inches, or above, very lusty and stout; he has lost a Piece of one of his fore Teeth, and talks very good English, and is very artful: Charles is near as tall, but very thin, a little Pox-pitted; both Natives of the Island of Bermuda.  Whoever will give Information at the Bar of Lloyd’s Coffee-house, shall have Five Guineas Reward for each of them, with all reasonable Charges that may occur. 
 ",South East England,1768-08-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John,,Negro,West Indies,male,71,very lusty and stout; he has lost a Piece of one of his fore Teeth,-,-,-,-,-,very artful,talks very good English,,-,-,-,very artful,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Bar of Lloyd’s Coffee-house,yes,South East England,"from on board the Sloop Phoenix, at Horsleydown",-,-,Charles,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward for each of them, with all reasonable Charges",yes,"ibid. - 13th, 17th, 23rd August 1768. [all p.3]",
1768‑08‑11,r0409,Public Advertiser,"RUN away, on Friday Evening the 5th Instant, from on board the Sloop Phoenix, Thomas Tucker, at Horsleydown, two Negro Men, JOHN and CHARLES: John is about 5 Feet 11 Inches, or above, very lusty and stout; he has lost a Piece of one of his fore Teeth, and talks very good English, and is very artful: Charles is near as tall, but very thin, a little Pox-pitted; both Natives of the Island of Bermuda.  Whoever will give Information at the Bar of Lloyd’s Coffee-house, shall have Five Guineas Reward for each of them, with all reasonable Charges that may occur.",South East England,1768-08-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Charles,,Negro,West Indies,male,<71,"very thin, a little Pox-pitted",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,-,-,the Bar of Lloyd’s Coffee-house,yes,South East England,"from on board the Sloop Phoenix, at Horsleydown",-,-,John,5,5,,all reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward for each of them, with all reasonable Charges",yes,"Ibid. – 13th, 17th, 23rd August 1768. [all p.3]",yes
1768‑08‑27,r0788,F. Farley's Bristol Journal,"      R U N   A W A Y,FROM Mrs. SARAH JAMES, of Cardiff, a NEGRO SLAVE, named THOMAS BROWN, alias TURPIN, he is a well-set Fellow, has lost a Joint of one of his Fingers, speaks very bad English, his Teeth filed like those of a Saw, and has a remarkable Scar on his Back, had with him, when he went away, a light Drab Broad-Cloth Coat, a Manchester Velvet ditto, a red Waistcoat, and wears Curls instead of a Wig: – Whoever will apprehend and secure him, so as his Mistress shall get him again, shall receive Five Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges allowed, by applying to William Randolph, in Orchard-street, Bristol; Capt. Pitt, at the Jamaica Coffee-House, London; or of Mrs. Sarah James, in Cardiff.",South West England,,Bristol Library (Bristol),Thomas Brown (Turpin),,Negro,Africa,male,,"well-set, as lost a Joint of one of his Fingers, his Teeth filed like those of a Saw, and has a remarkable Scar on his Back",-,-,a remarkable Scar on his Back,"his Teeth filed like those of a Saw, and has a remarkable Scar on his Back",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light Drab Broad-Cloth Coat, a Manchester Velvet ditto, a red Waistcoat, and wears Curls instead of a Wig",no,no,Mrs. Sarah James,-,Cardiff,William Randolph; Capt. Pitt; Mrs. Sarah James,- ; - ; -,"Orchard-street, Bristol; the Jamaica Coffee-House, London; Cardiff",,Wales,Cardiff,-,-,-,5,5,,reasonable Charges,"Five Guineas Reward, and reasonable Charges allowed",yes,"ibid. – 3rd, 10th, 17th, September 1768, p.1.",
1768‑09‑02,r0493,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","RUN AWAY,From on Board the HAVANNA,(JAMES NICHOLSON, Master,)A NEGRO SLAVE, called YORK,Five Feet Seven Inches high, of a Yellow Complexion, about 25 Years of Age, speaks French and English; had on when he went away a Strip’d Lindsey Jacket, Furniture Check Trousers, and Check Shirt.  Whoever takes up the above Negro, and delivers him in Liverpool, shall receive Five Guineas reward and all reasonable Charges, from                                William Wallace.August 30, 1768.",North West England,1768-08-30,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),York,25,Negro,,male,67,a Yellow Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks French and English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Strip’d Lindsey Jacket, Furniture Check Trousers, and Check Shirt",no,no,-,-,-,William Wallace,-,-,yes,North West England,From on Board the HAVANNA,-,-,-,5,5,,reasonable Charges,Five Guineas reward and all reasonable Charges,yes,"ibid. - 9th, 16th, 30th September; 7th October 1768.",
1768‑09‑10,r0369,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from Mrs REID’s, the Property of Captain James Reid, in the Grenada Trade. A Negro Man who goes by the Name of JOHN LEWIS, wears his own Wool, came home last April in the Lord Holland East India Ship, speaks the French Language and English fluently, stutters a good deal, has the Appearance of twenty five Years of Age, stoops, had on when he went away this morning a Gold-laced Hat, a brown Fustian Frock, and carried with him likewise a Half Mourning Coat and Red Waistcoat.   Whoever will apprehend the said Negro and bring him to Mrs. Reid’s, in East Lane Rotherhithe, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.   Should the said Negro attempt to hire himself in any Gentleman’s Service, for which he is capable of, begs the Favour they may detain him, and all Expences will be paid with Thanks.                                              J. Reid.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Lewis,25,Negro,,male,,"wears his own Wool, stoops",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks the French Language and English fluently,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a Gold-laced Hat, a brown Fustian Frock, and carried with him likewise a Half Mourning Coat and Red Waistcoat",theft (possibly): carried with him likewise a Half Mourning Coat and Red Waistcoat,no,Captain James Reid,in the Grenada Trade,-,Mrs. Reid,-,East Lane Rotherhithe,,South East England,"Mrs. Reid's, East Lane Rotherhithe",-,-,-,5,5,,all Expences will be paid with Thanks,Five Guineas,,-,
1769‑01‑02,r0627,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"                              Friday December 30, 1768.RUN away from his Master this Morning, an India Black-boy, between 13 and 14 years old, named JAMBO or GEORGE, with black lank hair, and pitted with the small pox, had on a light brown fustian frock coat, a green knotted baize waistcoat, leather breeches, and a hat with silver button and loop. Whoever will give any intelligence of the said boy where he may be found, or bring him to Mr. Harris’s, at the Anchor and Crown, in Turn-again-lane, Fleet-market; will receive TWO GUINEAS reward, and any person or persons, harbouring the said boy will be prosecuted for the same.",South East England,1768-12-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jambo (George),13-14,Black East Indies,,male,,"lack lank hair, and pitted with the small pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light brown fustian frock coat, a green knotted baize waistcoat, leather breeches, and a hat with silver button and loop",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"Mr. Harris’s, at the Anchor and Crown, in Turn-again-lane, Fleet-market",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1769‑01‑03,r0628,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away from his master on Tuesday evening last, An INDIA LAD, named Quintus, about fourteen years of age, of a sharp, lively turn, long black hair; had on when he went away a blue shag loose great coat, a fustian coat and waistcoat, and leather breeches, and a round sailor’s hat. Whoever will give intelligence where he may be found, or bring him to the Jerusalem coffee-house, Exchange alley, Cornhill, shall receive THREE GUINEAS reward. Any person harbouring the said boy, will be prosecuted for the same.",South East England,1768-12-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Quintus,14,India,South Asia,male,,"a sharp, lively turn, long black hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue shag loose great coat, a fustian coat and waistcoat, and leather breeches, and a round sailor’s hat",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Jerusalem coffee-house, Exchange alley, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1769‑01‑07,r0167,Newcastle Courant,"                           EDINBURGH, Dec. 17, 1768.          A D V E R T I S E M E N T.A BLACK SERVANT, or SLAVE, belonging to Mr John M’Dowall, merchant, in Glasgow, run away from his master on Thursday last; when he went off, he was dressed in a blue plush coat, with plain metal buttons, and had on a silver laced hat: he was seen at Edinburgh on Friday, about two o'Clock in the afternoon, when in the original cloaths, but with a plain hat; he sent a horse he had brought with him from Glasgow, to one Gibson’s, a stabler, in the Grass-market, with a boy; thereafter, in person, hired a horse from one Hastie, in the Pleasance, for which he paid the usual hire of 4s. to Haddington, for which place, in his way to London, he said he was going, and did actually set out: he answered to and was known by the name PHILIP WATSON, was originally bred to the sea service, and was bought in Virginia, from a commander of a ship of war, of the name of Watson.   He is seemingly about 30 years of age, of rather low stature, and pretty much out-kneed; he had with him on leaving Glasgow, a good deal of cash, with a silver watch.– It is therefore intreated, that any black servant, attempting to go for London, by land or water, and answering the above description, or without a proper certificate, may be stopped, searched, and secured in any of his Majesty's gaols; and on notice being given to Mr John M’Dowall, in Glasgow; Mr Ebenezer M’Culloh, merchant, in Edinburgh; or Messrs Alexander Anderson and Davidson, in London, all charges, and a reward not under ten guineas shall be paid.",North West England,1768-12-15,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Philip Watson,30,Negro,,male,rather low stature,pretty much out-kneed,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a blue plush coat, with plain metal buttons, and had on a silver laced hat (later a plain hat)","theft (possibly): had with him on leaving Glasgow, a good deal of cash, with a silver watch",no,Mr John M’Dowall,merchant,Glasgow,Mr John M’Dowall; Mr Ebenezer M’Culloh; Messrs Alexander Anderson and Davidson,merchant; merchant; -,Glasgow; Edinburgh; London,,Central belt Scotland,-,South East England,London (via Edinburgh and Haddington),-,10,10,,all charges,"all charges, and a reward not under ten guineas shall be paid",,-,
1769‑03‑10,r0370,Gazetteer and Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Wednesday Night last, from his master PATRICK BURKE, Esq; A Young Negro MAN, called JEREMIAH or JERRY; he is about five feet 8 or 9 inches high, large boned, well set, but not fat, has large strong negro features, and a large scar on the upper part of one of his wrists, just upon the joint, and supposed to be on the right hand, slightly marked with the small pox, had on when he went away, a light coloured great coat, dirty leather breeches, and white stockings, and wore a curl behind, that matched the other part of his own woolly hair. He reads and writes badly, plays pretty well on the violin, and can shave, and dress a wig. Whoever delivers him to Captain OLIVER, of the ship Coltrun, at Mill-stairs, Rotherhithe; on or before the 16th instant, shall receive Twenty Guineas reward, or Five Guineas for such intelligence of him, as may enable his master to apprehend him.   N.B. As the said NEGRO knows his master’s affection for him, if he will immediately return, he will be forgiven, if freedom is what he wishes for, he shall have it, with reasonable wages. If he neglects this present forgiving disposition in his master, he may be assured that more effectual measures will be soon taken.   N.B. He has been pretty much at Bath, and the Hot-Wells, Bristol, with his master.",South East England,1769-03-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jeremiah (Jerry),young,Negro,,male,68-69,"large boned, well set, but not fat, has large strong negro features, and a large scar on the upper part of one of his wrists, just upon the joint, and supposed to be on the right hand, slightly marked with the small pox",smallpox,-,"a large scar on the upper part of one of his wrists, just upon the joint, and supposed to be on the right hand",-,-,-,-,,reads and writes badly,-,-,"plays pretty well on the violin, and can shave, and dress a wig",,"light coloured great coat, dirty leather breeches, and white stockings, and wore a curl behind, that matched the other part of his own woolly hair",no,yes,"Patrick Burke, Esq",-,-,Captain Oliver,-,"the ship Coltrun, at Mill-stairs, Rotherhithe",,-,-,-,-,-,21,,,Five Guineas for such intelligence of him,"Twenty Guineas reward, or Five Guineas for such intelligence of him",,-,yes
1769‑03‑16,r0444,Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette,"                                    March 14, 1769.RAN away on WEDNESDAY Night last,  From his Master PATRICK BURK, Esq;A Young Negro Man, called Jeremiah or Jerry, about 5 Feet 8 or 9 Inches high, large boned, well set, but not fat, has large strong Negro Features, and a large Scar on the upper Part of one of his Wrists, just upon the Joint, and supposed to be on the right Hand, slightly marked with the Small-Pox; had on when he went away a light-coloured Great Coat, dirty Leather Breeches, and White Stockings, and wore a Curl behind, that match’d the other Part of his own woolly Hair; he reads and writes badly, plays pretty well on the Violin, and can shave and dress a Wig.  Whoever delivers him to Capt. Oliver, of the Ship Coltreen, at Mill-Stairs, Rotherhithe, London; or to Messrs. Reeve, Son, and Hill, Merchants in Bristol, shall receive Twenty Guineas Reward, or Five Guineas for such Intelligence of him as may enable his Master to apprehend him.   As the said Negro knows his Master’s Affection for him, if he will immediately return, he will be forgiven; if Freedom be what he wishes for, he shall have it, with reasonable Wages; if he neglects this present forgiving Disposition in his Master, he may be assured that more effectual Measures will be taken. He has been pretty much at Bath, and the Hot-Wells, Bristol, with his Master.",South West England,1769-03-08,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Jeremiah  (Jerry),young,Negro,,male,68-69,"large boned, well set, but not fat, has large strong Negro Features, and a large Scar on the upper Part of one of his Wrists, just upon the Joint, and supposed to be on the right Hand, slightly marked with the Small-Pox",smallpox,-,"a large Scar on the upper Part of one of his Wrists, just upon the Joint, and supposed to be on the right Hand",-,-,-,-,,reads and writes badly,-,-,"plays pretty well on the Violin, and can shave and dress a Wig",,"a light-coloured Great Coat, dirty Leather Breeches, and White Stockings, and wore a Curl behind, that match’d the other Part of his own woolly Hair",no,yes,"Patrick Burke, Esq",-,-,"Capt. Oliver; Messrs. Reeve, Son, and Hill",- ; Merchants,"Mill-Stairs, Rotherhithe, London; Bristol",,-,-,-,-,-,21,,,or Five Guineas for such Intelligence of him as may enable his Master to apprehend him,"Twenty Guineas Reward, or Five Guineas for such Intelligence of him as may enable his Master to apprehend him",,-,yes
1769‑04‑18,r0629,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"       THIRTY GUINEAS REWARD.RAN away on the 8th of March last, from his master, Patrick Burke, Esq; a NEGRO MAN, called, Jeremiah, or Jerry Rowland, aged 23, five feet 8 or 9 inches high, large boned, and well set, has a large mouth and lips, and other strong negro features, and large feet; has a remarkable scar on the upper part of one of his wrists, just upon the joint, supposed of the right hand, which he may which he may conceal with his shirt sleeve; slightly marked with the small pox, and speaks English well; reads and writes badly, plays pretty well on the violin, can shave, and dress wigs; he went off in a light-coloured great coat and white stockings, and wore his own woolly hair, with a false curl that matched it. Whoever delivers him to Capt. Malley, on board the Elizabeth, at Princes stairs, Rotherhithe, on or before the 31st instant, shall receive Thirty Guineas Reward, or Ten Guineas for such intelligence as shall enable the Captain or his Master effectually to secure him. The utmost secrecy may be depended on.",South East England,1769-03-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jeremiah (Jerry Rowland),23,Negro,,male,68-69,"large boned, and well set, has a large mouth and lips, and other strong negro features, and large feet; has a remarkable scar on the upper part of one of his wrists, just upon the joint, supposed of the right hand, slightly marked with the small pox, wool",smallpox,-,"a remarkable scar on the upper part of one of his wrists, just upon the joint, supposed of the right hand",-,-,-,speaks English well,,reads and writes badly,-,-,"plays pretty well on the violin, can shave, and dress wigs",,"a light-coloured great coat and white stockings, and wore his own woolly hair, with a false curl that matched it",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Malley,-,"the Elizabeth, at Princes stairs, Rotherhithe",,-,-,-,-,-,31,10,,or Ten Guineas for such intelligence as shall enable the Captain or his Master effectually to secure him,"Thirty Guineas Reward, or Ten Guineas for such intelligence as shall enable the Captain or his Master effectually to secure him",,-,yes
1769‑05‑11,r0371,Public Advertiser,"              NEGROES run away.                                           May 9, 1769.LEFT the Ship Pembroke, lying off Fountain Hole, two black Sailors, Slaves, one named Thomas Smith, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, the other named Peter Gray, about 5 Feet 6, both strong made, and speak English tolerably. Tom had a green Jacket, and plain Stocking Breeches. Peter had a striped Waistcoat and long Trousers. If they will return to Capt. Taylor they will be kindly receiv’d on board the Pembroke. If any Person will give Information where they can be found, and secured, they will be rewarded for their Trouble by Capt. Taylor, at Mr. Dean’s, the Golden Anchor, Artichoke-lane, near the Hermitage, Wapping.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Smith (Tom),,Negro,,male,68,strong made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speak[s] English tolerably,,-,-,-,-,sailor,"a green Jacket, and plain Stocking Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Taylor,-,"Mr. Dean’s, the Golden Anchor, Artichoke-lane, near the Hermitage, Wapping",yes,South East England,"the Ship Pembroke, lying off Fountain Hole",-,-,Peter Gray,,,,be rewarded for their Trouble,be rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1769‑05‑11,r0372,Public Advertiser,"              NEGROES run away.                                           May 9, 1769.LEFT the Ship Pembroke, lying off Fountain Hole, two black Sailors, Slaves, one named Thomas Smith, about 5 Feet 8 Inches high, the other named Peter Gray, about 5 Feet 6, both strong made, and speak English tolerably. Tom had a green Jacket, and plain Stocking Breeches. Peter had a striped Waistcoat and long Trousers. If they will return to Capt. Taylor they will be kindly receiv’d on board the Pembroke. If any Person will give Information where they can be found, and secured, they will be rewarded for their Trouble by Capt. Taylor, at Mr. Dean’s, the Golden Anchor, Artichoke-lane, near the Hermitage, Wapping.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peter Gray,,Negro,,male,66,strong made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speak[s] English tolerably,,-,-,-,-,sailor,a striped Waistcoat and long Trousers,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Taylor,-,"Mr. Dean’s, the Golden Anchor, Artichoke-lane, near the Hermitage, Wapping",yes,South East England,"the Ship Pembroke, lying off Fountain Hole",-,-,Thomas (Tom) Smith,,,,be rewarded for their Trouble,be rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1769‑06‑22,r0755,St. James's Chronicle or the British Evening Post,"RAN away, a Black Boy, about fourteen Years of Age; had on a blue Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches trimmed, with a blue Lace round the Collar and Sleeves, and has a Scar under his Left Ear; he was born in Martinico, and goes by the Name of Scipio; speaks very good English with a little Impediment; did formerly belong to a Gentleman in Park-Street, Hyde-Park-Corner.  Whoever finds him, and will give Notice to Mr. Grossett, No. 24, Friday-Street, will be handsomely rewarded; and whoever harbours or employs him, will be dealt with according to Law. It is supposed he is gone into the Country.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Scipio,14,Negro,West Indies,male,,has a Scar under his Left Ear,-,-,has a Scar under his Left Ear,-,-,-,speaks very good English with a little Impediment,yes,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches trimmed, with a blue Lace round the Collar and Sleeves",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Grossett,-,"No. 24, Friday-Street",,-,-,-,It is supposed he is gone into the Country,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1769‑06‑24,r0630,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away, A BLACK BOY, about 12 or 13 years of age, pot-belly’d, has the scurvy very much, as appears upon his arms and behind his ears, and has had his head shaved. He had on a grey cloth coat and waistcoat, black cloth breeches, ribbed worsted stockings, and black buckles in his shoes; no hat, but a black silk stocking cap; and took with him three white Irish linen shirts, and three chequed ones, an old green waistcoat, a green jacket, and an old Russia drab frock.   He can talk some English, and answers to the name of MARK, or BATCHELOR. Whoever brings him to the Apple-Tree, in Cursitor’s-Street, Chancery-lane, so that he may be delivered up to his Master, shall be rewarded for their trouble; and whoever detains him, shall be prosecuted.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Mark (Batchelor),12-13,Negro,,male,,"pot-belly’d, has the scurvy very much, as appears upon his arms and behind his ears, and has had his head shaved",scurvy,-,-,-,-,-,can talk some English,,-,-,-,-,,"a grey cloth coat and waistcoat, black cloth breeches, ribbed worsted stockings, and black buckles in his shoes; no hat, but a black silk stocking cap; and took with him three white Irish linen shirts, and three chequed ones, an old green waistcoat, a green jacket, and old Russia drab frock","theft (possibly): took with him three white Irish linen shirts, and three chequed ones, an old green waistcoat, a green jacket, and an old Russia drab frock",yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Apple-Tree, in Cursitor’s-Street, Chancery-lane",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be rewarded for their trouble,be rewarded for their trouble,,-,
1769‑08‑11,r0778,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away, from the Ship Loyal Briton, James Young, Commander, on Friday night last, about eight o’clock, (the day of the said ship’s arrival at her moorings at Shadwell-dock, from St. Kitts) A NEGRO MAN, commonly going by the name of John Cau[]; is well known in London, having lived with the said James Young and his father, near 22 years; is a short, thick set fellow, and very black; has an impediment in his speech, and scarred with his country marks on his forehead, and had a kind of a stye come on one of his eyes on the passage to England: is about 30 years of age, has frequently resorted about Holborn, and was seen about the water side (near the ship) on Saturday night last. Whoever will give any information, so that he may be apprehended, and delivered up to Capt. James Young, at No. 24, in Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, shall have Five Guineas reward. No greater reward will be offered.",South East England,1769-08-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Ca[],30,Negro,Africa,male,short,"thick set, and very black; has an impediment in his speech, and scarred with his country marks on his forehead, and had a kind of stye come on one of his eyes",-,-,scarred with his country marks on his forehead,scarred with his country marks on his forehead,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. James Young,Commander of the Ship Loyal Briton,"No. 24, In Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields",yes,South East England,the Ship Loyal Briton,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas reward,,-,
1769‑08‑25,r0489,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","WHEREAS on Friday the 4th of August, 1769, ELOPED from the ship Loyal Briton, JAMES YOUNG commander, lately arrived from St. Kitts, a NEGRO MAN, commonly known by the name of JOHN CARR, a thick well set fellow, about 30 years of age, marked with his country mark on his forehead, has an impediment in his speech, and had when he run away, a kind of a stye, lately come on one of his eyes; is well known in London, having lived with the said James Young and his father upwards of twenty two years.  Whoever will give any intelligence of him, so that he may be secured to Capt. James Young, at no. 24 Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, LONDON, or to Mr. Felix Doran, Merchant in LIVERPOOL, will have FIVE GUINEAS REWARD.  N.B. He has gone by the above name, some years, the stye may be gone off before now, as it was only cold he got on the passage here. ",North West England,1769-08-04,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),John Carr,30,Negro,Africa,male,,"thick well set, marked with his country mark on his forehead",-,-,marked with his country mark on his forehead,marked with his country mark on his forehead,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Capt. James Young,commander of the ship Loyal Briton,"24 Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, London",Capt. James Young; Mr. Felix Doran,commander of the ship Loyal Briton; Merchant,"24 Prescot-street, Goodman’s-fields, London; Liverpool",yes,-,the ship Loyal Briton,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 1st, 8th September 1769.",yes
1769‑08‑31,r0373,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from Mr. Charles Cooke, merchant, at Liverpool, on the 23d instant, A Slave Negro Man, called Tom, of the Angola country, about five feet four inches high, well-made, about 19 years old, is active and strong; has a mark on his upper lip, from a cut he received some years ago by the kick of a horse; was formerly troubled with a sore head, and has several marks under his hair; his legs inclinable, at particular times, to swell a little; speaks good English, having been in England 11 years, and was christened about the year 1764 in London, by some name, and has a certificate of it. He is supposed to have made off to Ireland; but being too well known there, it is expected he will come to this city soon. Wore, when he went away, a dark drab-coloured coat, scarlet wastecoat with livery lace, a pair of boots on, and carried with him a blue great coat lined with red. Whoever secures the said Negroe, and brings him to the said Charles Cooke, at Liverpool, shall receive Ten Guineas reward, and all reasonable charges borne.",South East England,1769-08-23,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,19,Negro,Africa,male,64,"well-made, active and strong; has a mark on his upper lip, from a cut he received some years ago by the kick of a horse; was formerly troubled with a sore head, and has several marks under his hair; his legs inclinable, at particular times, to swell a lit",-,-,"a mark on his upper lip, and has several marks under his hair",-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,Christian,-,-,,"a dark drab-coloured coat, scarlet wastecoat with livery lace, a pair of boots on, and carried with him a blue great coat lined with red",no,no,Mr. Charles Cooke,merchant,Liverpool,Mr. Charles Cooke,merchant,Liverpool,,North West England,Liverpool,Ireland; South East England,- ; London,-,10,10,,all reasonable charges,"Ten Guineas reward, and all reasonable charges",yes,"ibid. - 7th September 1769, p.2.
Gazetteer and Daily Advertiser - 5th November 1770, p.3; 10th, 13th November, 1770.",
1769‑09‑15,r0020,Edinburgh Advertiser,"RUN away from his master, upon Monday last, an EAST INDIA BLACK BOY, called MERCURY, about 13 years of age, well look'd, and pretty long featured, with long straight hair; had on, when he went away, a blue cloth coat, with a red neck of scarlet cloth, and red button holes, and a waistcoat of the same, with leather breeches, and marled worsted stockings. - His master will take it as a particular favour, if any person will give notice of him to the publisher of the Edinburgh Courant; and if any person or persons shall be found concealing said black boy this advertisement, they will prosecute in terms of law.",Central belt Scotland,1769-09-11,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Mercury,13,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"well look'd and pretty long featured, with long straight hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue cloth coat, with a red neck of scarlet cloth, and red button holes, and a waistcoat of the same with leather breeches, and marled worsted stockings",no,yes,-,-,-,Publisher of the Edinburgh Evening Courant,Publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,His master will take it as a particular favour,His master will take it as a particular favour,yes,"ibid. - 23 September 1769, p.190.
Edinburgh Evening Courant - 20th September 1769, p.3; 4th October 1769, p.3. [rather than Monday last, notes Monday the 11th instant]
 ",yes
1769‑10‑01,r0631,Public Advertiser,"RUN away from his Mistress on Sunday last, a Black Boy, about 18 Years of Age, late the Property of Mr. John Crichton, deceased, who was Chief Mate of the Earl of Elgin East-Indiaman, and now the Property of Mrs. Margaret Crichton his Widow: His name is JACK  He had on when he went away a black Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, and a blue and white Check Shirt: He is of low Stature, rather stout made, and his Head is very remarkable, having no Hair on it in several Places of the breadth of a Shilling.   Whoever will bring him to Mrs. Margaret Crichton, in Little Ayliffe-street, Goodman’s-Fields, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble.",South East England,1769-09-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,18,Negro,,male,low Stature,"rather stout made, and his Head is very remarkable, having no Hair on it in several Places of the breadth of a Shilling",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a black Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, and a blue and white Check Shirt",no,no,Mrs. Margaret Crichton,-,"Little Ayliffe Street, Goodman’s-Fields",Mrs. Margaret Crichton,-,"Little Ayliffe-street, Goodman’s-Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1769‑11‑21,r0033,Edinburgh Advertiser,"ABSENTED himself, a few days ago, from his master, AN AMERICAN BLACK BOY, named JAMES, about 15 years of age, with short curled hair, speaks remarkable good English, and is very artful, had on when he went away, a brown suit of cloaths with white metal buttons, and black stocking breeches. As he also carried off some shirts and silk stockings of his master’s, which, in all probability, he may offer to sale; this is therefore to forewarn all persons against harbouring the said boy, or purchasing any of the cloaths from him, and in particular, all masters of vessels are cautioned against employing him, as they may depend on being prosecuted to the utmost rigour of the law.   Any person who will give information where he may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded, by applying to the publisher; or to Mr. David Findlay, Hairdresser, in Paterson’s court, Lawn-market, Edinburgh.  N. B. It is imagined, he is gone for Glasgow, or the Highlands.",Central belt Scotland,1769-11,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),James,15,Negro,North America,male,,short curled hair,-,-,-,-,-,very artful,remarkable good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown suit of cloaths with white metal buttons, and black stocking breeches",theft: some shirts and silk stockings,yes,-,-,-,publisher of the paper; Mr. David Findlay,publisher; hairdresser,"Edinburgh Advertiser; Paterson’s court, Lawn-market, Edinburgh",,-,-,Central belt Scotland; Highlands of Scotland,Glasgow; -,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1769‑11‑30,r0058,Glasgow Journal,"ABSENTED himself from Edinburgh about 14 days ago, an American Black boy, by name James, about 16 years of age, with short curled hair, had on when he went away, a brown coat and vest and black stocking breeches, he is very artful and may endeavour to pass under some fictitious name. He took with him some shirts and silk stockings of his master’s, which he may offer for sale. Any person to whom he may offer them, or himself for service, will be so kind as to stop him, and give intimation to the printer of this Paper, shall be satisfied for their trouble. All masters of vessels and others are hereby cautioned against employing the said boy, as they may depend upon being prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law   He has been seen at this place and may, if he cannot get service here, make off for the Highlands. Any person seeing him, please stop him and give notice as above. ",Central belt Scotland,1769-11-16,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),James,16,Negro,North America,male,,short curled hair,-,-,-,-,-,very artful,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown coat and vest and black stocking breeches,theft: took with him some shirts and silk stockings of his master’s,yes,-,-,-,printer of the Paper,Printer,Glasgow Journal,,Central belt Scotland,Edinburgh,Central belt Scotland; Highlands of Scotland,Glasgow; Highlands,-,,,,shall be satisfied for their trouble,shall be satisfied for their trouble,,-,
1769‑12‑01,r0034,Edinburgh Advertiser,"A BLACK BOY ran away from Mrs. MacDuffie’s at the foot of the Canongate, upon Thursday the 30th of Nov. last, about three o’clock in the afternoon, aged 19 or 20 years; a squat fellow, about five feet three inches high, and speaks bad English. He had on when he went away a white coat and carried with him a green coat, a pair of breeches, and a pair of English blankets, with some shirt. He sometimes calls himself Hamlet, and at other times O’Dow. Any person that can give any information of him, or secure him, by applying to Mess. Johnston and Smith in the Exchange, Edinburgh, shall have ONE GUINEA of reward.",Central belt Scotland,1769-11-30,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Hamlet (O'Dow),19-20,Negro,,male,63,squat,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a white coat and carried with him a green coat, a pair of breeches","theft (possibly): carried with him a green coat, a pair of breeches, and a pair of English blankets, with some shirt",no,-,-,-,Mess. Johnston and Smith,-,"the Exchange, Edinburgh",,Central belt Scotland,"Canongate, Edinburgh",-,-,-,1,1,,-,ONE GUINEA,,-,
1770‑02‑22,r0402,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"               February 21, 1770.RAN away from this morning, from his Master, Mr. PRYCE, of Parsons Green, near Fulham, a good-looking Mulatto Boy, named JACK, a little marked with the small-pox, speaks English very well, had on when he went away, either a plain brown fustian frock and waistcoat, or a brown livery coat turned up with red, red waistcoat, and red shag breeches; was born in Georgia; is about 20 years of age, and about five feet three or four inches high; wears his own hair with a tupee pretty high, and tied behind with a ribbon. Whoever will apprehend him, and give notice to his said master, or to Mr. Carne, No. 11, Bartlett’s Buildings, Holborn, so that he may have him again, shall receive Five Guineas reward.",South East England,1770-02-21,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Jack,20,Mulatto,North America,male,63-64,"good-looking, a little marked with the small-pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English very well,,-,-,-,-,,"either a plain brown fustian frock and waistcoat, or a brown livery coat turned up with red, red waistcoat, and red shag breeche",no,no,Mr. Pryce,-,"Parsons Green, near Fulham",Mr. Pryce; Mr. Carne,- ; -,"Parsons Green, near Fulham; No. 11, Bartlett’s Buildings, Holborn",,South East England,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,"Public Advertiser - 2nd March 1770, p.3. [RUN rather than RAN; Bartlet rather than Bartlett]",
1770‑05‑01,r0756,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"ELOPED from his master’s service on Sunday night, A stout, short, Negro Boy, 16 years of age, had on a blue double-breasted postillion’s jacket, trimmed with blue and white broad livery lace, and a plain blue waistcoat under it, a scolloped turbant hat covered with oil cloth, the scollops faced with blue silk, and laced with a narrow silver lace. Whoever stops him, and conducts him to his master’s, at No. 24, Friday-street, shall receive half a guinea reward, and any reasonable charges. Information where he is to be found will be equally rewarded.",South East England,1770-04-29,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,16,Negro,,male,short,stout,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue double-breasted postillion’s jacket, trimmed with blue and white broad livery lace, and a plain blue waistcoat under it, a scolloped turbant hat covered with oil cloth, the scollops faced with blue silk, and laced with a narrow silver lace",no,no,-,-,"No. 24, Friday-street",-,-,"No. 24, Friday-street",,South East England,-,-,-,-,,10,6,reasonable charges,"half a guinea reward, and any reasonable charges. Information where he is to be found will be equally rewarded",,-,
1770‑07‑26,r0059,Glasgow Journal,"            R U N   A W A Y.FROM the Subscriber in Glasgow, an African Negro Boy named Boyd, about 16 years of age, well made, has a small scar (or Country mark) on one side of his face, and speaks rather broken English, wore a brown coat and waist coat, blue breeches and a bonnet, when he went off, He was seen at Greenock on the 11th Instant, but has not been heard of since.   Whoever shall secure said boy, so as his master may have him again shall be handsomely rewarded.                                            JAMES KIPPEN.",Central belt Scotland,,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Boyd,16,Negro,Africa,male,,"well made, a small scar (or country mark) on one side of his face",-,-,a small scar (or country mark) on one side of his face,a small scar (or country mark) on one side of his face,-,-,speaks rather broken English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown coat and waist coat, blue breeches and a bonnet",no,no,James Kippen,-,Glasgow,James Kippen,-,Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,Central belt Scotland,was seen at Greenock on the 11th Instant.,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1770‑08‑27,r0632,Public Advertiser,"WHEREA[S] two Molatto Women belonging to Mrs. Blenman, of Holles-street, Cavendish-square, absented themselves a few Nights ago, and have carried off Money and Goods belonging to their Mistress: This is to give Notice, that whoever will apprehend the said Molattoes, or give Information so that they may be taken, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each. One is tall and rather slender, and stammers in her Speech; has very fine black Hair, and very white Teeth, about thirty Years old; the other is short, of a dark Colour, and has a very black Mold in one of her Cheeks. She is about Twenty.  The tall one’s Name is Frances, the short one’s Dolly.",South East England,1770-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Frances,30,Mulatto,,female,tall,"rather slender, has very fine black Hair, and very white Teeth",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: carried off Money and Goods,no,Mrs. Blenman,-,"Holles-street, Cavendish-square",Mrs. Blenman,-,"Holles-street, Cavendish-square",,South East England,"Holles-street, Cavendish-square",-,-,Dolly,5,5,,and Five Guineas for other runaway,Five Guineas for each,,-,
1770‑08‑27,r0633,Public Advertiser,"WHEREA[S] two Molatto Women belonging to Mrs. Blenman, of Holles-street, Cavendish-square, absented themselves a few Nights ago, and have carried off Money and Goods belonging to their Mistress: This is to give Notice, that whoever will apprehend the said Molattoes, or give Information so that they may be taken, shall receive a Reward of Five Guineas for each. One is tall and rather slender, and stammers in her Speech; has very fine black Hair, and very white Teeth, about thirty Years old; the other is short, of a dark Colour, and has a very black Mold in one of her Cheeks. She is about Twenty.  The tall one’s Name is Frances, the short one’s Dolly.",South East England,1770-08,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dolly,20,Mulatto,,female,short,"a dark Colour, and has a very black Mold [sic] in one of her Cheeks",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: carried off Money and Goods,no,Mrs. Blenman,-,"Holles-street, Cavendish-square",Mrs. Blenman,-,"Holles-street, Cavendish-square",,South East England,"Holles-street, Cavendish-square",-,-,Frances,5,5,,and Five Guineas for other runaway,Five Guineas for each,,-,
1770‑08‑27,r0634,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Molatto Boy (his Name Dench) belonging to a young Man lately arrived from the East-Indies, absented himself on Monday the 20th Instant. He had on when he went away a Thickset Frock and Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, and a blue Surtuit Coat, with a red Collar.  Any Person that will apprehend the abovementioned Boy, or give Intelligence where he may be taken, shall receive a Reward of Three Guineas. He is about five Feet high, with short black Hair, not of the woolly kind.   N.B. If taken, to be brought to the Sign of the George, Queen-Ann-Street, Cavendish-Square.",South East England,1770-08-20,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dench,,Mulatto,,male,60,"short black Hair, not of the woolly kind",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Thickset Frock and Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, and a blue Surtuit Coat, with a red Collar",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"the Sign of the George, Queen-Ann-Street, Cavendish-Square",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,,-,
1770‑09‑11,r0834,Adams's Weekly Courant,"Sept 10, 1770
RUN AWAY
From Dublin, the 22nd of August last, and supposed to be gone for England, by way of Parkgate
A NEGRO MAN, named HOPE, the Property of Sir James Campbell, Bart. He carried off with him several Things of Value, and was drest in an old Green Shooting Jacket and Waistcoat, a pair of new Leather Breeches, Silver Knee and Shoe-buckles, and an old Gold-lac'd Hat, of his Master's. He is about Nineteen Years of Age, thin Make, yellowish Complexion, about 5 feet 9 inches high, speaks very good English, and is marked on the right shoulder ISC. Whoever secures him, and lodges him in any Gaol, etc. will receive Five Guineas Reward, from Mr. James Folliott, Chester.
   Information has been received of said Negro's being at Parkgate, the 26th of August, and passed by the Name of Robert Field. Any Person therefore who harbours or entertains him, may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost Rigour of the Law.",North West England,1770-08-22,See notes,Hope (Robert Field),19,Negro,,male,69,"thin Make, yellowish Complexion",-,-,-,-,marked on the right shoulder ISC,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"old Green Shooting Jacket and Waistcoat, a pair of new Leather Breeches, Silver Knee and Shoe-buckles, and an old Gold-lac'd Hat, of his Master's",theft: carried off with him several Things of Value,yes,"Sir James Campbell, Bart.",-,Dublin,Mr. James Folliott,-,Chester,,Ireland,Dublin,England,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,,
1770‑09‑14,r0483,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","                       R U N,FROM the Brig HAVANNA, the 11th of September, a black MAN, named Pembroke, about five feet six inches high, well made, about 22 years old, speaks good English, had on when he went off a blue jacket and trousers and check shirt, the person or persons that takes up the above Negro and delivers him to William Wallace, shall receive a handsome reward and all reasonable charges.",North West England,1770-09-11,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Pembroke,22,Negro,,male,66,well made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,a blue jacket and trousers and check shirt,no,no,-,-,-,William Wallace,-,-,yes,North West England,the Brig HAVANNA,-,-,-,,,,a handsome reward and all reasonable charges,a handsome reward and all reasonable charges,yes,ibid. - 21st September 1770.,
1770‑09‑15,r0374,London Evening Post,"RUN away from Dublin the 22d of August last, and supposed to be gone for London, a Negro Lad, named HOPE, the property of Sir James Campbell. Bart. he carried off with him several things of value, and was dressed in an old gold laced hat of his master, an old green shooting jacket and waistcoat, and a pair of new leather breeches, with silver shoe and stock buckles. He is a lad of about 19 years of age, of a thin make, and yellowish complexion, five feet nine inches high, speaks very good English, and is marked in the right shoulder I9C. Whoever secures him will receive Five Guineas reward from Mr. Thomas Turner, of Ba[s]ing-lane, London. Be it at their peril who harbour or entertain him, as they may depend on being prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law.  N.B. Certain information has been received of his having passed, the 26th of August, at Parkgate, under the name of Robert Field.",South East England,1770-08-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Hope (Robert Field),19,Negro,,male,69,"of a thin make, and yellowish complexion, is marked in the right shoulder I9C",-,-,-,-,is marked in the right shoulder I9C,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old gold laced hat of his master, an old green shooting jacket and waistcoat, and a pair of new leather breeches, with silver shoe and stock buckles",theft: carried off with him several things of value,yes,Sir James Campbell. Bart.,-,"Dublin, Ireland",Mr. Thomas Turner,-,"Ba[s]ing-lane, London",,Ireland,Dublin,England,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,Daily Advertiser 14th September 1770.,
1770‑11‑03,r0375,Public Advertiser,"        A    N  E  G  R  O  E.WHEREAS a Negro Boy, answering the following Description, run away from [B]ristol from his Master, Captain John Smith, of the Blaze Castle, in the Barbadoes Trade.  Whoever will apprehend him, and give Notice thereof to the Master of the White-hart Tavern in Holbourn, so that he may be secured, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.  N.B. The said Negro’s name is MONMOUTH, but was formerly JACK, about four Feet ten Inches high, well made, very black, has three or four small Scars on one Side of his Temples, which are his Country Marks; had on when he run away, a green Sailor’s Jacket, with Leather Breeches, or Trowsers; shaves and dresses Hair well.
 ",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Monmouth (Jack),,Negro,Africa,male,58,"well made, very black, has three or four small Scars on one Side of his Temples, which are his Country Marks",-,-,"has three or four small Scars on one Side of his Temples, which are his Country Marks","has three or four small Scars on one Side of his Temples, which are his Country Marks",-,-,-,,-,-,-,shaves and dresses Hair well,,"a green Sailor’s Jacket, with Leather Breeches, or Trowsers",no,no,Captain John Smith,in the Barbadoes Trade,Bristol,Master of the White-hart Tavern,-,Holbourn,yes,South West England,"the Blaze Castle, Bristol",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,ibid. - 5th November 1770.,
1770‑11‑30,r0491,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","                    Friday, Nov. 23, 1770.      Robb’d and Run away,    From his MASTER this MORNING,  A BLACK MAN,Aged 22 years, about 5 feet 5 inches high, named John Fortune, had on a green frize coat and waistcoat, or a brown cloth waistcoat and buckskin breeches, without his shoes or hat. Any person or persons who will apprehend or give information where he is to be found, shall receive FIVE GUINEAS reward, and all expences, by applying to Mr. John Gore, Bookseller, in Liverpool.  All Masters of Ships are hereby cautioned not to take such a man to sea with them; and whoever shall hereafter be found out to have secreted him, or to have been any way concerned with him in the said robbery, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law.",North West England,1770-11-23,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),John Fortune,22,Negro,,male,65,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green frize coat and waistcoat, or a brown cloth waistcoat and buckskin breeches, without his shoes or hat",theft: Robb'd [his Master],yes,,,,Mr. John Gore,Bookseller,Liverpool,,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,5,5,,all expences,FIVE GUINEAS,yes,"ibid. - 7th, 14th December 1770.",
1770‑12‑03,r0376,Lloyd’s Evening Post,"        RUN AWAY,ON Wednesday the 28th ult. and took Money and Goods from his Master, John Lamb, Esq; an indentured Black Servant Man, about Twenty-four Years of Age, named William, of a brown or tawney Complexion; had on when he went off a Parson’s grey Coat, blue Breeches, white Bath Flannel Waistcoat, yellow gilt Shoe Buckles, black Beaver Hat, with white Lining. Whoever apprehends, and brings him to his Master, at the Rookery House, in Lewisham, Kent, shall have Ten Guineas Reward, and Ten more upon Conviction of Persons harbouring or concealing him, either on Ship-board, or on Shore.",South East England,1771-11-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William,24,Negro,,male,,a brown or tawney Complexion,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Parson’s grey Coat, blue Breeches, white Bath Flannel Waistcoat, yellow gilt Shoe Buckles, black Beaver Hat, with white Lining",theft: took Money and Goods from his Master,yes,"John Lamb, Esq",-,"the Rookery House, in Lewisham, Kent","John Lamb, Esq",-,"the Rookery House, in Lewisham, Kent",,South East England,"the Rookery House, in Lewisham, Kent",-,-,-,10,10,,"Ten more [Guineas] upon Conviction of Persons harbouring or concealing him, either on Ship-board, or on Shore","Ten Guineas Reward, and Ten more upon Conviction of Persons harbouring or concealing him, either on Ship-board, or on Shore",,-,
1770‑12‑21,r0492,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","RUN AWAY from his Master,  The 23d of November last,A BLACK MAN  Aged 22 years, about 5 feet 5 inches high, named John Fortune, had on a green frize coat and brown cloth waistcoat and buck skin breeches: But has since got on, at times, a blue jacket and round hat. Any person or persons who will apprehend or give information where he is to be found, shall receive FIVE GUINEAS reward, and all expences by applying to Mr. John Gore, Bookseller, in Liverpool.  All Masters of ships are hereby cautioned not to take such a person to sea with them.  And if the said man will return to his master, he will be favourably received and forgiven, and no further questions asked.",North West England,1770-11-23,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),John Fortune,22,Negro,,male,65,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green frize coat and brown cloth waistcoat and buck skin breeches: But has since got on, at times, a blue jacket and round hat",no,yes,,,,Mr. John Gore,Bookseller,Liverpool,,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,5,5,,all expences,FIVE GUINEAS,,-,yes
1771‑02‑12,r0602,Public Advertiser,"THIRTY GUINEAS Reward for apprehending a Negro Man named WILLIAM, (who went off the 28th of November last) of a tawny or brown Complexion, speaks thick, a stout well-made Fellow with woolly Hair, about 24 Years of Age, and 5 Feet 7 Inches in Height, has a burnt Mark L E with a Heart on one of his Shoulders, and is an Indenture Servant to John Lamb, Esq; from whom he stole Money and Apparel.   Whoever secures him, and gives Notice at the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-house, Cornhill, so as he may be delivered to his Master, shall receive the above Reward.   N.B. Five Guineas to any Person who will give Information where is to be found.",South East England,1770-11-28,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William,24,Negro,,male,67,"a tawny or brown Complexion, speaks thick, a stout well-made Fellow with woolly Hair, has a burnt Mark L E with a Heart on one of his Shoulders",-,-,-,-,has a burnt Mark L E with a Heart on one of his Shoulders,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,theft: Money and Apparel,no,"John Lamb , Esq",-,-,-,-,"the Bar of the Jamaica Coffee-house, Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,31,10,,Five Guineas to any Person who will give Information where is to be found,THIRTY GUINEAS Reward,yes,"ibid. - 16th February 1771, p.3.",
1771‑04‑17,r0407,Public Advertiser,"                              April 12, 1771.ELOPED this Day from his Master’s Service, and is supposed to have taken several Things not belonging to him, (being detected in thieving some Time past) a Negro Man called Harry, about 30 Years of Age, 5 Feet 6 or 7 Inches high, of a solemn or rather sullen Countenance, remarkable thick Legs, had on an Olive-Coloured Coat and Waistcoat, turned up and lined with Blue, and blue Plush Breeches; but sometimes wears light-coloured Cloaths. As he has formed some bad Connexions, and is not willing to return to his native Country, Antigua, it is supposed he will attempt getting into Service here. This is therefore to caution Gentleman against admitting a dangerous, treacherous Servant into their Employ who has been spoiled by Indulgence.   N.B. As the above-mentioned Negro can read, if he does not return in a short Time after this Publication, other Measures will be pursued, which may be dangerous to him. ",South East England,1771-04-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry,30,Negro,West Indies,male,66-67,"a solemn or rather sullen Countenance, remarkable thick Legs",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,can read,-,-,-,,"an Olive-Coloured Coat and Waistcoat, turned up and lined with Blue, and blue Plush Breeches; but sometimes wears light-coloured Cloathes",theft: is supposed to have taken several Things not belonging to him,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,yes,"ibid. - 18th April 1771, p.3.",yes
1771‑05‑06,r0797,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"        PUBLIC-OFFICE, SHADWELL, May 3.WHEREAS a Black Boy about fifteen years of age, and goes by the name of SAMUEL CAN, says that he lately belonged to a gentleman whose name is Pool, and lived near Canterbury, was apprehended in the neighbourhood of Shadwell, going about pretending to be dumb. It is supposed he is the property of some gentleman, from whom he has escaped. Any person applying to the above office may hear of him.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Samuel Can,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,says that he lately belonged to a gentleman whose name is Pool,-,near Canterbury,-,-,"Public-Office, Shadwell",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1771‑05‑14,r0377,Public Advertiser,"        A     N  E G R O    M A N.RUN away from his Master’s Service the 12th of April (and from his being frequently detected in Thieving) is supposed to have taken several Things, particularly a Silver-hilted Sword with a Russet Scabbard marked with the Maker’s Name in the Haymarket) a Negro Man named Harry, about 30 Years of Age, 5 Feet 6 Inches high, of a solemn or rather sullen Countenance, with remarkably thick Legs; had on when he went away a light coloured Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, and blue Plush Breeches: This is therefore to caution Gentleman from harbouring a dangerous Villain, who has treated his Master with the utmost Ingratitude. It is apprehended he has already got into some Gentleman’s Service, as a Negro answering the above Description has been seen with a blue Livery Coat and Silver-laced Hat.  Any Person who can give Intelligence of him is requested to send a Line to Mr. Moore, at Chapel-Stairs, Whitehall.   N.B. Persons harbouring the above-mentioned Negro are not only liable to pay for his Time, but may be prosecuted for secreting a Thief.",South East England,1771-04-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Harry,30,Negro,,male,66,"of a solemn or rather sullen Countenance, with remarkably thick Legs",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,from his being frequently detected in Thieving,-,,"a light coloured Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, and blue Plush Breeches, seen with a blue Livery Coat and Silver-laced Hat","theft: is supposed to have taken several Things, particularly a Silver-hilted Sword with a Russet Scabbard marked with the Maker’s Name in the Haymarket)",yes,-,-,-,Mr. Moore,-,"Chapel-Stairs, Whitehall",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,yes,ibid. - 15th May 1771.,yes
1771‑05‑31,r0484,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","                        Run away,On Wednesday Morning last, from his Master, Mr. Joseph Broster, Wine-merchant,  A BLACK BOY, supposed to be about fifteen or sixteen years old; whoever gives any information or secures him, will be handsomely rewarded.",North West England,1771-05-29,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),,15-16,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,Mr. Joseph Broster,Wine-merchant,-,Mr. Joseph Broster,Wine-merchant,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1771‑06‑22,r0021,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"A BLACK SLAVE run away.ON the 11th current there run away from the house of Col. Munro of Novar, in Rossshire, A BLACK SLAVE, a native of the East Indies, called CAESAR. He is about 25 or 26 years of age, about five feet four or five inches high, has long black hair, and was bred a cook. - Whoever secures the said Slave within any of his Majesty’s goals in Great Britain, upon notice to Col. Munro, by Dingwall, or to John Fraser writer to the signet at Edinburgh, shall receive FIVE GUINEAS reward. It is hoped masters of ships, and others, will be careful not to secret or carry off the said Slave, otherways they shall be prosecuted in terms of law. If the Slave himself shall return to his master's service, his offence shall be forgiven.",Central belt Scotland,1771-06-11,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Caesar,25-26,Negro,South Asia,male,64-65,long black hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,cook,Cook,-,no,yes,Col. Munro,-,"Novar, Rossshire",Col. Munro; John Fraser,- ; writer to the signet,by Dingwall; Edinburgh,,HIghlands of Scotland,"Novar, Ross-shire",-,-,-,5,5,,-,FIVE GUINEAS reward,yes,"Caledonian Mercury - 22nd June 1771, p.3. [Monro rather than Munro]",
1771‑06‑26,r0406,Public Advertiser,"     A NEGRO, and Five Guineas Reward.ABSENTED from his Master in Craven Street, in the Strand, on the 5th Instant, a Negro Fellow, named Cato, who was christened at St Giles's, on the 23d of April last, by the name of John Rowland. He is supposed to be upwards of 20 Years of Age, and not exceeding five Feet three Inches high, being of a very small Size, but with an old and grave look. He reads, writes and speaks English pretty well, plays on the violin, dresses Hair, and is well known in and about York Buildings. When he absconded he had on a green Coat, with a red Velvet Collar, and white Metal Buttons. As he may offer his Service to some Gentlemen, it is hoped they will not afford him any Encouragement; and whoever gives Information (so that he may be secured by his Master) to Mr. Blamire, Stationer, the Corner of Craven Street aforesaid, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.  N.B. If he returns of his own Accord, he shall be received, and his Misbehaviour will be overlooked; otherwise every Means will be used to discover and apprehend him: And whoever harbours and entertains him, will be prosecuted with the utmost Severity of the Law.",South East England,1771-06-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cato (John Rowland),>20,Negro,,male,63,"a very small Size, but with an old and grave look",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English pretty well,,"reads, writes",Christian,-,"plays on the violin, dresses Hair",,"a green Coat, with a red Velvet Collar, and white Metal Buttons",no,yes,Mr. Blamire,Stationer,"Craven Street, in the Strand",Mr. Blamire,Stationer,"Craven Street, in the Strand",,South East England,"Craven Street, in the Strand",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,"ibid. 26th, 27th June 1771.",
1771‑08‑19,r0758,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"RUN away, a NEGRO BOY, about 13 years old, tall of his age, answers to the name of TOM, and speaks good English; had on when he went away, an old fustian frock, brown cloth waistcoat, dirty leather breeches, and an old flapped hat. Whoever will bring him to the Union Coffee-house, in Cornhill, shall be well rewarded for their trouble; and whoever harbours him after the publication of this advertisement, will be prosecuted as the law directs.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Tom,13,Negro,,male,tall of his age,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"an old fustian frock, brown cloth waistcoat, dirty leather breeches, and an old flapped hat",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"the Union Coffee-house, in Cornhill",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,well rewarded,well rewarded,,-,
1771‑09‑05,r0757,London Evening Post,"AN East-India Boy, of a swarthy complexion, thin face, about four feet ten inches high, 14 years of age, long black hair tied behind, eloped the 22d of last month from his master, he had on a dark brown frock, with white metal buttons on, dirty leather breeches, yellow button and loop in his hat. If any person will give intelligence to Mr. Roach, stationer, in Holborn, so that the boy may be recovered, shall receive Two Guineas reward.",South East England,1771-08-22,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,58,"swarthy complexion, thin face, long black hair tied behind",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a dark brown frock, with white metal buttons on, dirty leather breeches, yellow button and loop in his hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Roach,stationer,Holborn,,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas reward,,-,
1771‑12‑13,r0635,Public Advertiser,"RUN away a Negro Boy about seventeen Years of Age, short and stout made, marked on one or both of his Temples with Scars, also on the Forehead; wears a white Coat, reddish Waistcoat, black Breeches and Stockings, the coat rather too large, blows the French Horn, and plays a little on the German Flute; came last from Suffolk. His name is William Suza.   Whoever secures him and gives Notice to the Master of George’s Coffee house, Coventry-street, shall receive One Guinea Reward. He is supposed to be lurking about Curzon-street, May Fair.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),William Suza,17,Negro,Africa,male,short,"stout made, marked on one or both of his Temples with Scars, also on the Forehead",-,-,marked on one or both of his Temples with Scars,marked on one or both of his Temples with Scars,-,-,-,,-,-,-,"blows the French Horn, and plays a little on the German Flute",,"a white Coat, reddish Waistcoat, black Breeches and Stockings, the coat rather too large",no,no,-,-,-,-,the Master of,"George’s Coffee house, Coventry-street",,-,-,South East England,"is supposed to be lurking about Curzon-street, May Fair",-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1771‑12‑21,r0378,Public Advertiser,"                                        Dec. 20.RUN away from his Master, from on board the Ship Mary, in the River, on Friday last, a black Negro Boy, about 14 Years old, stout made, with an old Scar on the back Part of his Head; had on when he run away a blue Coat turned up with Red, and red Cape.   Whoever will secure the said Boy, that he may be brought to Mr George Healy’s, Tobacconist, No. 56, in the Minories, shall receive One Guinea Reward.",South East England,1771-12-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Negro,,male,,"stout made, with an old Scar on the back Part of his Head",-,-,an old Scar on the back Part of his Head,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Coat turned up with Red, and red Cape",no,no,-,-,-,Mr George Healy,Tobacconist,"No. 56, in the Minories",yes,South East England,"the Ship Mary, in the River",-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1772‑01‑25,r0496,Daily Advertiser,"ELOPED from his Master, a Negro Boy about 15 Years of Age, named Harley or Harlequin; had on a green Coat turned up with yellow, and yellow Waistcoat and Breeches. Whoever will bring him to Samuel Bernard Graff, Esq. Scotch-Yard, Bush-Lane, Cannon-Street, shall receive One Guinea for their Trouble.",South East England,,British Library: Microfilm (London),Harley (Harlequin),15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Coat turned up with yellow, and yellow Waistcoat and Breeches",no,no,-,-,-,"Samuel Bernard Graff, Esq.",-,"Scotch-Yard, Bush-Lane, Cannon-Street",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea for their Trouble,,-,
1772‑01‑29,r0379,Daily Advertiser,"LOST, supposed to be decoyed from his Master in the City, on Monday last, about Nine o’Clock at Night, a Negro Mulatto Boy, brought from the East-Indies about three Years ago, 15 Years old, much pitted with the Small-Pox, strait Hair, which he wore short in his Neck, with a Row of false Curls, a large Scar like a Burn on his Left Hand, remarkably short of his Age, speaks pretty good English, and had on a green Cloth Coat, Waistcoat, Crimson Shag Breeches, and a Velvet Cap pretty much worn. Whoever will stop the above Boy, and give Notice to Mr. George Urling, Butcher, in Leadenhall-Market, shall receive One Guinea Reward; and whoever harbours him shall be sued.",South East England,1772-01-27,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,15,Mulatto,South Asia,male,remarkably short of his Age,"much pitted with the Small-Pox, strait Hair, which he wore short in his Neck, with a Row of false Curls, a large Scar like a Burn on his Left Hand",smallpox,-,a large Scar like a Burn on his Left Hand,-,-,-,speaks pretty good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a green Cloth Coat, Waistcoat, Crimson Shag Breeches, and a Velvet Cap pretty much worn",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. George Urling,Butcher,Leadenhall-Market,,South East England,London,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1772‑01‑29,r0380,Daily Advertiser,"STRAY’D or stolen, on the Evening of the 14th instant, a Virginia-born Mulatto Boy Slave, about 14 Years of Age, of a thick Make, and talks very good English; had on a coarse brown Duffil Coat and Vest, blue Shag Breeches, and a plain Hat with a Silver Button and Loop. Whoever gives Information where he is harboured, so as he may be returned to the Owner, shall receive Three Guineas Reward, by applying to Atkinsons and Nelson; Rood-Lane, No. 27, Fenchurch-Street.",South East England,1772-01-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,14,Mulatto,North America,male,,of a thick Make,-,-,-,-,-,-,talks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a coarse brown Duffil Coat and Vest, blue Shag Breeches, and a plain Hat with a Silver Button and Loop",no,no,-,-,-,Atkinsons and Nelson,-,"Rood-Lane, No. 27, Fenchurch-Street",,-,-,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 30th January 1772, p.2.",
1772‑05‑02,r0022,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"                                   Edinburgh, May 2. 1772.RUN AWAY from his MASTER, upon MONDAY last,A BLACK SERVANT:He is about five feet ten or eleven inches high, strong made, short hair, about 23 years of age:- His Name is ANTHONY, had a dark coloured coat on when he went away, and can play a little upon the fiddle. - Whoever will secure him in any jail in Britain, shall be properly rewarded upon giving proper intimation to the Publisher of this Paper.",Central belt Scotland,1772-04-27,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Anthony,23,Negro,,male,70-71,"strong made, short hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,can play a little upon the fiddle,,a dark coloured coat,no,no,-,-,-,Publisher of the paper,Publisher,Edinburgh Evening Courant,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,properly rewarded,properly rewarded,,-,
1772‑05‑15,r0487,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","Absented from his Master,On Monday the 4th of May, 1772,A Black Man, called Sam, or Boston,  About 40 years of age, low stature, broad shoulders and remarkably strong made; had on when he disappeared a short blue coat, buff waistcoat and buckskin breeches, speaks English better than Blacks generally do. Any person or persons that will deliver him to Wm. Wallace, merchant in Liverpool, shall have Five Guineas reward and all reasonable charges paid.   N.B. Masters of ships &c. are desired not to carry off the said negroe, or they will be made accountable for his value.",North West England,1772-05-04,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Sam (Boston),40,Negro,,male,low stature,broad shoulders and remarkably strong made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English better than Blacks generally do,,-,-,-,-,,"a short blue coat, buff waistcoat and buckskin breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,Wm. Wallace,merchant,Liverpool,,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,reasonable charges,Five Guineas reward and all reasonable charges,,"ibid. - 22nd, 29th May 1772.",
1772‑05‑27,r0381,Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser,"RUN away from his Master (Mr. Andrew Lucy) THOMAS CORNSEY, a black; was seen on Monday evening last at Highgate, has on a brown livery lined with yellow; the waistcoat yellow, with yellow and blue lace mixed, and a new hat on, is about 4 feet 9 inches high, wears his own hair, and speaks English well. Whoever secures the said black, and gives notice to his master at Epsom; or Mr. Underwood, cabinet-maker, Villars-street, York Buildings, shall be paid a guinea reward. If any person after this notice conceals or harbours him, they may be assured of a prosecution being commenced. Any body who shall prove him to be concealed by any one, shall, besides the abovementioned reward, be paid Five Guineas. He is supposed to be in or near Highgate now.",South East England,1772-05-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Cornsey,,Negro,,male,57,wears his own hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown livery lined with yellow; the waistcoat yellow, with yellow and blue lace mixed, and a new hat",no,yes,Mr. Andrew Lucy,-,Epsom,Mr. Andrew Lucy; Mr. Underwood,- ; cabinet-maker,"Epsom; Villars-street, York Buildings",,South East England,Highgate,South East England,is supposed to be in or near Highgate now,-,1,1,,"prove him to be concealed by any one, shall, besides the abovementioned reward, be paid Five Guineas","a guinea [and] prove him to be concealed by any one, shall, besides the abovementioned reward, be paid Five Guineas",,-,
1772‑05‑29,r0382,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"ABSCONDED from his master, a black boy, about five feet four inches high, thin, but straight, and well made, his hair very black, and long queue or clubbed; had on when he went away a Russia drab livery frock and waistcoat, lined with yellow, and buckskin breeches, and speaks very good English. It is requested no gentleman will entertain him, or any person harbour him; and whoever will give any information of him to Mr. Campbell peruke maker, in Gray’s-inn lane, Holborn, shall be rewarded for their trouble.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,,Negro,,male,64,"thin, but straight, and well made, his hair very black, and long queue or clubbed",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks very good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a Russia drab livery frock and waistcoat, lined with yellow, and buckskin breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Campbell,peruke maker,"Gray’s-inn lane, Holborn",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be rewarded for their trouble,be rewarded for their trouble,yes,Daily Advertiser - 6th June 1772.,
1772‑06‑06,r0383,Daily Advertiser,"                                                     June 4, 1772.RAN away, at Three o’Clock this Morning, from on board the Heart of Oak, Capt. Gunn, lying off Greenwich, a Negro-Man, called Cato, who has been in the said Ship for eight Years past in the Capacity of a Cook: He is of a middle Stature, about thirty Years of Age, and speaks good English; had his Sailors Cloaths on when he went away, but has in his Chest, which he took with him, a Suit of blue Cloaths. Whoever will apprehend him and bring him to No. 3, Shorter’s Court, Throgmorton-Street, shall receive Five Guineas Reward. ",South East England,1772-06-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cato,30,Negro,,male,middle Stature,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,Cook,"Sailors Cloaths on when he went away, but has a Suit of blue Cloaths",no,no,-,-,-,-,-,"No. 3, Shorter’s Court, Throgmorton-Street",,South East England,"the Heart of Oak, lying off Greenwich",-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,yes,ibid. - 8th June 1772.,
1772‑06‑27,r0384,Public Advertiser,"                            June 25, 1772.WHEREAS THOMAS HORNSEY, a Black Boy, the Property of Mr. Andrew Lucy, has run away this Morning, and is supposed to be near the Parish of St. James’s, Westminster, or some Part of London, Highgate, or Deptford. He is about four Feet nine Inches high, has long Hair, is well made, and speaks English well; has on a light coloured Great-coat, brown Waistcoat with mixed Lace, blue Breeches, and a black Velvet Cap.  Whoever brings him, or gives Notice where he may be found, to Mr. Tho. Underwood, in Viller’s street, York-Buildings, shall be immediately paid Two Guineas Reward; and any Person harbouring or entertaining him, will be prosecuted.",South East England,1772-06-25,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Hornsey,,Negro,,male,57,"has long Hair, is well made",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English well,,-,-,-,-,,"a light coloured Great-coat, brown Waistcoat with mixed Lace, blue Breeches, and a black Velvet Cap",no,yes,Mr. Andrew Lucy,-,-,Mr. Tho. Underwood,-,"Viller’s street, York-Buildings",,South East England,-,South East England,"is supposed to be near the Parish of St. James’s, Westminster, or some Part of London, Highgate, or Deptford",-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1772‑08‑21,r0759,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Thomas Jaycocks, a tawny Boy, an Apprentice to George Flower, of Walworth, near Newington Butts, Surry, eloped from his Master’s Service on the 9th instant; is about 14 Years of Age, has a stammering Impediment in his Speech, had on a brown Drill Frock and red Waistcoat. Whoever will bring him to his said Master; or to Mr. Lewis, at the Foundling Hospital, shall receive Five Shillings Reward.",South East England,1772-08-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Thomas Jaycocks,14,Tawny,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,yes,-,-,-,-,,a brown Drill Frock and red Waistcoat,no,no,George Flower,-,"Walworth, near Newington Butts, Surry",George Flower; Mr. Lewis,- ; -,"Walworth, near Newington Butts, Surry; the Foundling Hospital",,-,-,-,-,-,,5,,-,Five Shillings Reward,,-,
1772‑08‑27,r0060,Glasgow Journal,"Run away from GREENOCK.
ON Friday night the 21st current, A NEGROE MAN, called TOM, about 5 feet, 5 inches high, stout and remarkably well made, speaks good English, bred a Sailor, was dressed when he went off, in a Sailor’s habit.   Any person who apprehends the above Negroe, and brings him to Colonel TURNER at Mr HOUSTOUN’S, shall be handsomely rewarded.  It is expected that no Ship-master will after this intimation, engage or carry off the said Negroe, otherwise they shall be prosecute with the utmost rigour. ",Central belt Scotland,1772-08-21,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Tom,,Negro,,male,65,stout and remarkably well made,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,bred a Sailor,sailor,a Sailor’s habit,no,yes,-,-,-,Colonel Turner,-,at Mr Houstoun's,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,yes," ibid. - 3rd September 1772, p.3.",
1772‑09‑04,r0760,Public Advertiser,"A Black Wench belonging to Mrs. Grant, of Charles-street, Cavendish-square, is run away from her Mistress; and all Persons are cautioned against harbouring or trusting her, as they must answer at their Peril. She goes by the Name of Phœbe, and went off in her common Dress.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Phoebe,,Negro,,female,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,--,-,,her common Dress,no,yes,Mrs. Grant,-,"Charles-street, Cavendish-square",-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1772‑09‑09,r0761,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away, about the Beginning of last June, from on Board the Heart of Oak, Gunn, a Negro Man called Cato, who was then advertised in this Paper: He was seen about 10 Days ago on board the Christian, Smith, bound for Antigua, but has since absconded; being a very good Cook it is supposed he is got on board some Ship in that Capacity. He is about five Feet eight Inches high, and has lost several of his fore Teeth. This is to caution all Captains of Ships against receiving him, or any other Person harbouring him, as they will be prosecuted as the Law directs. Whoever will bring him to Mr. Walter Mansell, No. 3, Shorters Court, Throgmorton-Street, whose Property he is, shall receive Five Guineas Reward.",South East England,1772-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Cato,,Negro,,male,68,has lost several of his fore Teeth,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Cook,-,no,yes,Mr. Walter Mansell,-,"No. 3, Shorters court, Throgmorton-Street",-,Mr. Walter Mansell,"No. 3, Shorters Court, Throgmorton-Street",yes,South East England,the Heart of Oak,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward,,-,yes
1772‑09‑29,r0445,Manchester Mercury,"          R U N    A W A Y,From his Master’s Service, at Liverpool, on Thursday last the 14th of September, 1772,  A NEGRO MAN, named Seymour, about five Feet seven or eight Inches high; had on a Pair of white short Trowsers, and a blue Jacket. He had also along with him a blue Coat, with a red Collar on, and a French Horn.  Any one who can give Information of him, so that he may be secured, to Capt. Tittle, in Old Hall-street, Liverpool, or to Mr. Thomas Rider, Iron Founder, in Manchester, shall receive two Guineas Reward.
 ",North West England,1772-09-14,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Seymour,,Negro,,male,67-68,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,possibly plays French horn,,"a Pair of white short Trowsers, and a blue Jacket. He had also along with him a blue Coat, with a red Collar on",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Tittle; Mr. Thomas Rider,- ; Iron Founder,"Old Hall-street, Liverpool; Manchester",,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,2,2,,-,two Guineas,,-,
1772‑10‑02,r0486,Gore’s Liverpool Commercial Pamphlet,"                Liverpool, September 25, 1772.Run away last Night,From Captain TITTLE,A black Boy, named SEAMAN,About 5 Feet 8 Inches high, with Cuts on each Cheek.   Had on when he went away, a short blue Jacket, (but sometimes wears a blue Coat) and blue Breeches.   Whoever will apprehend, and bring him to Capt. TITTLE, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",North West England,1772-09-24,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Seaman,,Negro,Africa,male,68,Cuts on each Cheek,-,-,Cuts on each Cheek,Cuts on each Cheek,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a short blue Jacket, (but sometimes wears a blue Coat) and blue Breeches",no,no,Captain Tittle,-,Liverpool,Captain Tittle,-,Liverpool,,North West England,Liverpool,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,ibid. - 9th October 1772.,
1772‑11‑28,r0023,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"                        R U N  A W A Y,From ROSEND HOUSE, near Burntisland, 23d Nov. 1772.A NEGRO LAD called CAESAR, belonging to Murdoch Campbell of Rosend, and carried off several things belonging to his Master.– It is hoped no person will harbour or employ him, and that no shipmaster will carry him off the country, as his master is resolved to prosecute in terms of law.  The above Negro (called Cæser) is about five feet eight inches high, and eighteen years of age: He had one when he eloped, a mixed cloth coat and vestcoat with plain yellow buttons, shamoy breeches, and a blue surtout coat. - Whoever will secure him in any goal, or give information so as he may be secured to his master, or to Mr David Erskine writer to the signet, shall be handsomely rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1772-11-23,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Caesar,18,Negro,,male,68,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a mixed cloth coat and vestcoat with plain yellow buttons, shamoy breeches, and a blue surtout coat",theft: carried off several things belonging to his Master,yes,Murdoch Campbell,-,"Rosend House, near Burntisland",Murdoch Campbell; Mr David Erskine,- ; writer to the signet,"Rosend House, near Burntisland; -",,Central belt Scotland,"Rosend House, near Burntisland",-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,yes,"ibid. - 30th November 1772, p.3.",
1772‑12‑17,r0061,Glasgow Journal,"An INDIAN BLACK, RUN OFF.RUN OFF, from a Gentleman in Edinburgh about ten days ago. – An East India Black Servant about 16 or 17 years of age. when he went off he had long Black hair, an old dark fustain frock, a blue vest, white cloth breeches, and white stockings. – He went by the name of PETER.   Any who can secure him for his Master, or give information so as he may be found will be handsomely rewarded upon applying to John Graham in Nicolson’s street Edinburgh, or John Broun Merchant in Glasgow.   It is hoped no Ship Master will take him on board their Vessel, and that no Gentleman will employ him as a Servant till they give Notice as above. ",Central belt Scotland,1772-12-07,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Peter,16-17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,long Black hair,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"an old dark fustain frock, a blue vest, white cloth breeches, and white stockings",no,no,a Gentleman,-,Edinburgh,John Graham; John Broun,-; Merchant,"Nicolson Street, Edinburgh; Glasgow",,Central belt Scotland,Edinburgh,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1772‑12‑18,r0385,Daily Advertiser,"LAST Wednesday Evening ran away from his Master, a little black Indian Boy, about 11 or 12 Years old, with black Hair cut short. He had on when he went away a blue Jacket, with red Cuffs and Collar, blue Cloth Breeches, with red Button-Holes. If any Person can give Account of him so as he may be found again, or bring him to the Porter of Deptford-Yard, they shall be rewarded for their Trouble. And if any Person harbours him after this Advertisement they will be prosecuted as the Law directs. He is suspected to have carried with him a Silver Tea Spoon, marked M on the Handle.",South East England,1772-12-16,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,11-12,Black East Indies,,male,little,black Hair cut short,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket, with red Cuffs and Collar, blue Cloth Breeches, with red Button-Holes","theft: is suspected to have carried with him a Silver Tea Spoon, marked M on the Handle",yes,-,-,-,-,Porter,Deptford-Yard,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,rewarded for their Trouble,rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1773‑01‑03,r0024,Edinburgh Evening Advertiser,"RUN OFF FROM GREENOCK.A MULATTO, who was serving his time there as a Joiner; supposed to be gone to Borrowstounness, Carron, or Leith, to ship for London. His name Sylvester.    He had on him when he went off a blue cloath coat with clear buttons, a black cloath waistcoat, black plush breeches, about 5 feet 6 inches high, a good deal pitted with the small-pox, about 18 years old, clean made. – SEVEN GUINEAS reward will be given on securing and giving an account of him to the publisher of this paper, to Mr. Robert Ramsay at Leith, or to Mr. James King at Port-Glasgow.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Sylvester,18,Mulatto,,male,66,"a good deal pitted with the small-pox, clean made",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,joiner,joiner,"a blue cloath coat with clear buttons, a black cloath waistcoat, black plush breeches",no,no,-,-,-,Publisher of the paper; Mr. Robert Ramsay; Mr. James King,publisher; - ; -,Edinburgh Evening Courant; Leith; Port Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,Central belt Scotland; South East England,"Borrowstouness, Carron or Leith, to ship for London",-,7,7,,-,SEVEN GUINEAS reward,yes,"ibid. - 12th January 1773, p.1.
Edinburgh Evening Courant - 9th January 1773, p.1.",yes
1773‑01‑06,r0446,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"THAT on Saturday the 2d of January curt JOHN LONDON alias QUASHY, a black Slave, and Servant to the Right Hon. Lord Oliphant, DESERTED from and left his Master’s Service at Pittheaveless near Perth, and has not since been heard of. Any person who can give information of the said Black to Lord Oliphant, so as he may be recovered, will be handsomely rewarded.  The said John London is about 37 years of age, pock pitted, and about five feet six or seven inches high; and had on him, when he went away, a meet coat of a whitish colour, faced up with red cloth, and white flat metal buttons, a red waistcoat, and either red plush or white cloth Breeches.  It is expected that no Nobleman, Gentleman, or others, will entertain or engage the said Black into their service; and that no Shipmaster will receive him on board their vessels, or they will be prosecute for harbouring him, as he is Lord Oliphant’s property.",Central belt Scotland,1773-01-02,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),John London (Quashy),37,Negro,,male,66-67,pock pitted,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a meet coat of a whitish colour, faced up with red cloth, and white flat metal buttons, a red waistcoat, and either red plush or white cloth Breeches",no,yes,Right Hon. Lord Oliphant,-,Pittheaveless near Perth,Right Hon. Lord Oliphant,-,Pittheavelets near Perth,,East Coast Scotland,Pittheaveless near Perth,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1773‑01‑13,r0636,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Saturday Morning last, from his Master’s Service, a Malabar black Boy, about 13 Years of Age, of slender Make, long black Hair, small featured, had on a blue Jacket, with Metal Buttons and red Cape and Cuffs, Waistcoat and Breeches of the same, a black Cap, snaked with Gold Twist, and a Feather, speaks good English, and goes by the Name of John October. Whoever will bring, or give Notice of him, to Capt. Wilder, in Frith-Street, Soho, shall have Half a Guinea Reward.",South East England,1773-01-09,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John October,13,Negro,South Asia,male,,"slender Make, long black Hair, small featured",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks good English,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Jacket, with Metal Buttons and red Cape and Cuffs, Waistcoat and Breeches of the same, a black Cap, snaked with Gold Twist, and a Feather",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Wilder,-,"Frith-Street, Soho",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,Half a Guinea,,-,
1773‑01‑21,r0637,Daily Advertiser,"ABSENTED from his Master’s Service on Tuesday Morning the 12th instant, a stout young black Man, named Pickle, supposed to be about 18 or 20 Years of Age, five Feet six or seven Inches high, remarkably black, and very likely; had on when he went away an Olive-coloured thick-set Coat and Breeches, green Waistcoat, with a red and white Livery Lace, and a blue Baize Surtout Coat, and plain Hat. If he will return he may depend on being kindly received; or whoever will bring him to Thomas Wall, at Mr Saint’s, Haberdasher, in Prince’s Street, Leicester-Fields, or give Intelligence where he may be found, shall receive Two Guineas Reward.",South East England,1773-01-12,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pickle,18-20,Negro,,male,66-67,"stout, remarkably black, and very likely",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an Olive-coloured thick-set Coat and Breeches, green Waistcoat, with a red and white Livery Lace, and a blue Baize Surtout Coat, and plain Hat",no,no,-,-; cooper,-,Thomas Wall,-,"Mr Saint’s, Haberdasher, in Prince’s Street, Leicester-Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,,-,
1773‑02‑06,r0025,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"         R U N  O F FA BLACK NEGRO MAN, who passes by the name of WILLIAM NORTHUMBERLAND, the property of a gentleman lately from South Carolina. – He had on when he went away a brown short coat, turned up and lined with green, with green and white livry-lace. He is of a stout make, middle sized, flat faced, and a good deal pitted with the small pox. He is supposed to have gone to Leith in order to secure a passage to London, and will probably offer to work his passage, being a bred sailor. - It is therefore requested, that no gentlemen will take him into his service, nor no Captain of vessels, ship-masters or others will take him on board their ship.   A reward of TWO GUINEAS is hereby offered to any person who shall give information of him to Mr John Graham wine cooper in Leith, or to William Sands at Mr William McDonald’s writer to the signet, which will be paid upon his being secured.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),William Northumberland,,Negro,,male,middle sized,"of stout make, middle sized, flat faced and a good deal pitted with the small pox",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,sailor,sailor,"a brown short coat, turned up and lined with green, with green and white livry-lace",no,no,a gentleman lately from South Carolina,-,-,Mr John Graham; William Sands,wine cooper; writer to the signet,Leith; at Mr William McDonald’s writer to the signet,,-,-,Central belt Scotland; South East England,Leith; London,-,2,2,,-,TWO GUINEAS,yes,"Caledonian Mercury - 6th February 1773, p.1. [Negroe rather than Negro]",
1773‑03‑04,r0062,Glasgow Journal,"RUN AWAY From Bellfield near Hamilton, A BLACK Asiatic Bond servant, called RODERIC RANDOM, about 17 years of age, 5 feet, 6 inches, or thereby in height. - Had on when he went away, a short white fustian coat, with a green collar, white waistcoat and breeches, a hat with small silver lace and a cockade in it.  These are intimating to all concerned and particularly to shipmasters, not to entertain or receive said bond servant, and offering a reward of ONE GUINEA to any who shall give such information of him that he may be secured, which will be paid by Mr. William MacDonald Clerk to the Signet in Edinburgh, John Moody, Writer in Greenock, or Hugh MacLean Writer in Glasgow.",Central belt Scotland,,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Roderic Random,17,Black East Indies,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a short white fustian coat with a green collar, white waistcoat and breeches, a hat with small silver lace and a cockade in it",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. William MacDonald; John Moody; Hugh MacLean,Clerk to the Signet; Writer; Writer,Edinburgh; Greenock; Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Bellfield near Hamilton,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One guinea,,-,
1773‑03‑15,r0026,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"A NEGRO RUN AWAY.THAT on Wednesday the 10th current, an East-India Negro Lad eloped from a family of distinction, residing in the Canongate of Edinburgh, and is supposed to have gone towards Newcastle. He is of the Molatto colour, aged betwixt 16 and 17 years, about five feet high, having long black hair, slender made and long limbed. He had on when he went off a brown cloth short coat with brass buttons, mounted with black, and yellow button-holes, breeches of the same, and a yellow vest with black and yellow lace, with a brown duffle surtout coat, with yellow lining and metal buttons, grey and white marled stockings, a fine English hat with yellow lining, having a gold loop and tassle, and double gilded button. As this Negro lad has carried off sundry articles of value, whoever shall secure him, so as he may be restored to the owner, on sending notice thereof to Patrick M'Dougal writer in Edinburgh, shall be handsomely rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1773-03-10,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),,16-17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,60,"Molatto colour, long black hair, slender made and long limbed",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown cloth short coat with brass buttons, mounted with black, and yellow button-holes, breeches of the same, and a yellow vest with black and yellow lace, with a brown duffle surtout coat, with yellow lining and metal buttons, grey and white marled stockings, a fine English hat with yellow lining, having a gold loop and tassle, and double gilded button",Theft: Sundry articles of value,no,a family of distinction,-,"Canongate, Edinburgh",Patrick M'Dougal,writer,Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,"Canongate, Edinburgh",North East England,Newcastle,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,yes,"Edinburgh Advertiser - 16th March 1773, p.174 (in annual volume).
 ",yes
1773‑03‑15,r0044,Caledonian Mercury,"That on Wednesday the 10th current, AN EAST INDIA NEGRO LAD eloped from a family of distinction in the Canongate of Edinburgh, and is supposed to have gone towards Newcastle. He is of the Molatto colour, aged betwixt 16 and 17 years, about 5 feet high, had long black hair, slender made, and long limbed. He had on when he went off, a brown cloth short coat with brass buttons, mounted with black, and yellow button-holes, breeches of the same colour and mounting with the coat, and a yellow vest, with black and yellow lace, with a brown surtout coat, mounted with yellow lining and mettle buttons, grey and white marled stockings, a fine English hat with yellow lining, a gold loop and tasle, with a double gilded button. As this Negro has carried off sundry other valuable articles, whoever shall secure him, so as he may be restored to the owner, on sending notice thereof to Patrick Macdougall writer in Edinburgh, shall be handsomely rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,1773-03-10,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),,16-17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,60,"Molatto colour, long black hair, slender made, and long limbed",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown cloth short coat with brass buttons, mounted with black, and yellow button-holes, breeches of the same colour and mounting with the coat, and a yellow vest, with black and yellow lace, with a brown surtout coat, mounted with yellow lining and mettle buttons, grey and white marled stockings, a fine English hat with yellow lining, a gold loop and tasle, with a double gilded button",theft: sundry other valuable articles,no,a family of distinction,-,"Canongate, Edinburgh",Patrick Macdougall,writer,Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,"Canongate, Edinburgh",North East England,Newcastle,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,yes
1773‑04‑05,r0027,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"DESERTED from his Master’s house in Glasgow, on the morning of Saturday the 3d current,  A NEGROE MAN.He is about 35 years of age, and 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, pretty broad and stout made, broad faced and somewhat yellowish complexioned; the white of his eyes are remarkably tinged with black, and he has a surly gloomy aspect; his dress, when he ran off, was an olive coloured thickset coat, jacket and breeches, a black wig tied behind, and silver buckles in his shoes; but as these were all good, 'tis probable he would exchange them for worse, and thereby supply himself with cash. -There is reason to think he intended to go to London, and to take his road by Dumfries or Edinburgh - His name is TOM, but sometimes he assumes the name of Thomas Diddy.   A Reward of FIVE GUINEAS, and payment of all reasonable charges, is hereby offered to secure the said Negro in any jail in Scotland, so as he may be kept safe, and delivered to his master’s order: The money to be paid by Mr John Alston merchant in Glasgow, or James Marshall writer to the signet, Edinburgh, upon notice being sent to either of them, of the negroe’s being secured.   All shipmasters are hereby cautioned against carrying the said negro abroad; and if any person harbours him, or assists him in making his escape, they will be prosecute.",Central belt Scotland,1773-04-03,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Tom (Thomas Diddy),35,Negro,,male,69-70,"pretty broad and stout made, broad faced and somewhat yellowish complexioned; the white of his eyes are remarkably tinged with black",-,-,-,-,-,a surly gloomy aspect,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an olive coloured thickset coat, jacket and breeches, a black wig tied behind, and silver buckles in his shoes",no,yes,-,-,Glasgow,Mr John Alston; James Marshall,merchant; writer to the signet,Glasgow; Edinburgh,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,South East England,"London, and to take his road by Dumfries or Edinburgh",-,5,5,,all reasonable charges,"FIVE GUINEAS, and payment of all reasonable charges",yes,"Caledonian Mercury, Monday 5th April 1773, p.3 [with Thom, rather than Tom; Negroe rather than Negro, and additional final word - therefor]
 ",
1773‑04‑07,r0638,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Sunday Morning last, from his Master Mr. Lyster, in Charles-Street, Covent-Garden, John Jett, an East-India Black Boy, middle Size, his Left Leg much bigger than the other, having been sore many Years; took with him an old light coloured Coat and Waistcoat, lined with Green; a blue Coat and Waistcoat with yellow Buttons; two Hats; and other Things. Therefore: this Notice is given to prevent any one harbouring or giving him Credit on his Account.",South East England,1773-04-04,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Jett,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,middle Size,Left Leg much bigger than the other,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old light coloured Coat and Waistcoat, lined with Green; a blue Coat and Waistcoat with yellow Buttons; two Hats; and other Things","theft (possibly): an old light coloured Coat and Waistcoat, lined with Green; a blue Coat and Waistcoat with yellow Buttons; two Hats; and other Things",yes,Mr. Lyster,-,"Charles-Street, Covent-Garden",-,-,-,,South East England,"Charles-Street, Covent-Garden",-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1773‑04‑08,r0794,Glasgow Journal,"DESERTED, From his Master’s house in Glasgow, on the morning of Saturday the 3d current,   A NEGRO MAN.He is about 35 years of age, and 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, pretty broad and stout made, broad faced, and somewhat yellowish complexioned. The white of his eyes are remarkably tinged with black, and he has a surly gloomy aspect. His dress when he ran off, was an olive coloured thickset coat, jacket and breeches, a black wig tied behind, and silver buckles in his shoes; but as they were all good, it is probable he would change them for worse, and thereby supply himself with cash.  His name is THOM, but sometimes he assumes the name of THOMAS DIDDY.  A Reward of FIVE GUINEAS, and payment of all reasonable charges, is hereby offered to secure the said Negro in any jail in Scotland, so as he may be kept safe, and delivered to his Master’s order. The money to be paid by Mr John Alston merchant in Glasgow, upon notice being sent to him of the Negro’s being secured. All shipmasters are hereby cautioned against carrying the said Negro abroad; and if any person harbours him, or assists him in making his escape, they will be prosecute therefor.",Central belt Scotland,1773-04-03,Mitchell Library (Glasgow),Thom (Thomas Diddy),35,Negro,,male,69-70,"pretty broad and stout made, broad faced and somewhat yellowish complexioned. The white of his eyes are remarkably tinged with black, and he has a surly gloomy aspect",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an olive coloured thickset coat, jacket and breeches, a black wig tied behind, and silver buckles in his shoes; but as they were all good, it is probable he would change them for worse",no,yes,-,-,Glasgow,Mr John Alston,merchant,Glasgow,,Central belt Scotland,Glasgow,-,-,-,5,5,,all Reasonable Charges,"FIVE GUINEAS, and payment of all reasonable charges",,-,yes
1773‑04‑14,r0762,Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser,"RAN away, on Monday April the 6th, from his master Mr. Lyster, in Charles street, Covent garden, John Jett, an East India Black boy, middle size, his left leg much bigger than the other, having been sore many years; took with him an old light coloured coat and waistcoat, lined with green, a blue coat and waistcoat with yellow buttons, two hats, and other things; Therefore this notice is to prevent any one harbouring or giving him credit on Mr. Lyster’s account.",South East England,1773-04-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Jett,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"his left leg much bigger than the other, having been sore many years",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old light coloured coat and waistcoat, lined with green, a blue coat and waistcoat with yellow buttons, two hats, and other things","theft (possibly): n old light coloured coat and waistcoat, lined with green, a blue coat and waistcoat with yellow buttons, two hats, and other things",no,Mr. Lyster,-,"Charles street, Covent garden",-,-,-,,South East England,"Charles street, Covent garden",-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,yes
1773‑07‑20,r0841,Manchester Mercury and Harrop's General Advertiser,"Run away on the 9th of July, 1773.
JACK, a Black Negro-man,
HE has a Mark or Scar on his Cheek, and marked with the Letters E. A. on his Shoulder, dressed in a blue Livery Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, turned up with red, with white Metal Buttons, and black Velvet Cap. Any Person giving Information of the said Negro to Mr. White, in Blue-Boar-Court, shall have One Guinea Reward on his being apprehended or secured, with all reasonable Charges.
The said Mr. White has to Let to enter on at Michaelmas next, a HOUSE and SHOP, situate in Blue-Boar-Court, Manchester, now in the Possession of John Crossley.",North West England,1773-07-09,See notes,Jack  (),,Negro,,male,,,-,-,Mark or Scar on his Cheek,-,marked with the Letters E. A. on his Shoulder,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Livery Coat, Waistcoat and Breeches, turned up with red, with white Metal Buttons, and black Velvet Cap",-,-,Mr White,,"Blue-Boar-Court, Manchester",,,,,,,,,,1,1,,,,,,
1773‑10‑29,r0835,Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser and Mercantile Register,"Run from the Ship MARTHA,
Commanded by Capt. RIMMER, lying in the River,
A NEGRO BOY,
About seventeen or eighteen Years of Age, who answers to the Name of LOSS, or CHARLES. He is rather tall and well featured. Had on a brown Livery Coat lined with yellow, brown Waistcoat and yellow Shag Breeches, and black curled Hair, in Imitation of a Wig.
  Whoever gives Intelligence to the Printer of this Paper, so that he may be recovered, shall receive a handsome Reward.",North West England,,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Loss  (Charles),17 or 18,Negro,,male,Rather tall,Rather tall and well featured,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"brown Livery Coat lined with yellow, brown Waistcoat and yellow Shag Breeches, and black curled Hair, in Imitation of a Wig",no,no,-,-,-,Captain Rimmer; Printer of paper,Ship's captain; printer,Ship Martha,yes,North West England,"Ship MARTHA, lying in the River",-,-,-,,,,-,a handsome Reward,,,
1773‑10‑29,r0836,"Williamson’s Liverpool Advertiser, and Mercantile Chronicle","RUN AWAY, the 13th Instant,
THOMAS GRAY, a Negro Man,
About Twenty five Years of Age, about five Feet seven Inches high, a little pitted with the Small Pox; has a Mark down his Forehead and three small Strokes on each Side his Temple; had on when he went off, a blue Top Jacket, a strip'd under Jacket and strip'd long Trowsers.
Whoever will give any Intelligence of the said Negro so that he may be had again, by applying to Jonathan Blundell, shall receive Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges.",North West England,1773-10-13,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Thomas Gray (),25,Negro,Africa,male,67,a little pitted with the Small Pox; has a Mark down his Forehead and three small Strokes on each Side his Temple,a little pitted with the Small Pox,-,-,a Mark down his Forehead and three small Strokes on each Side his Temple,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Top Jacket, a strip'd under Jacket and strip'd long Trowsers",no,no,Jonathan Blundell,-,-,-,-,-,,North West England,-,-,-,-,2,2,,all reasonable Charges,"Two Guineas Reward, and all reasonable Charges",,,
1773‑11‑13,r0764,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS a Black Boy, called Philip, about 15 or 16 Years old, much marked with the Small-Pox, with long black Hair, and Roman Nose, dressed in an old Pompadour Coat and Waistcoat, striped Fustian Breeches, and plain Hat, was sent on an Errand on Wednesday Morning from Craven-Street into the City, and has not since been heard of. Whoever will bring him, or give Notice where he is to be found, to the Master of the Carolina Coffee-House, Birchin-Lane, shall receive Two Guineas Reward. He had in his Possession a small Silver Stand, with six Cut Glass Cruets, and Labels, with a Crest, on the Stand, an Eagle issuing out of a Ducal Coronet; which Stand might possibly be the Means of his being decoyed away, and for which a Reward of One Guinea will be given to the Person who stops it, and brings it as above.",South East England,1773-11-10,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Philip,15-16,Negro,,male,,"much marked with the Small-Pox, with long black Hair, and Roman Nose",smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old Pompadour Coat and Waistcoat, striped Fustian Breeches, and plain Hat","theft (possibly): had in his Possession a small Silver Stand, with six Cut Glass Cruets, and Labels, with a Crest, on the Stand, an Eagle issuing out of a Ducal Coronet",no,-,-,Craven-Street,-,-,"the Master of the Carolina Coffee-House, Birchin-Lane",,South East England,Craven-Street,-,-,-,2,2,,a Reward of One Guinea [for the Stand],"Two Guineas Reward ... a Reward of One Guinea will be given to the Person who stops it [the Stand], and bring it as above.",,-,
1773‑12‑25,r0765,Daily Advertiser,"                                                           Dec. 24, 1773.RAN away from his Master in Bartholomew-Close, early this Morning, a Negro Servant, went formerly by the Name of Sharper, but now George, about five Feet one or two Inches high, thick set, and a remarkable flat Nose, has a Scar over his Right Eye, in Form of a Crescent, or Half-Moon, another over his Left, but smaller, short woolly Hair, speaks bad English, and is about 16 Years of Age; had on when he went away a brown mixed Suit of Cloaths, Buttons the same Colour, and red Cape, light Worsted, or white ribbed Cotton Stockings, a Hat with a yellow Button and Loop fringed. Whoever harbours or employs him shall be prosecuted, as the Cloaths are his Masters Property. If he will return his Fault shall be forgiven; or whoever brings him to his said Master, at No. 2, Bartholomew-Close, shall receive a Guinea Reward with all Expences. If he should offer to enter himself on Shipboard, it is hoped that all Commanders will give Notice as above.",South East England,1773-12-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George (Sharper),16,Negro,Africa,male,61-62,"thick set, and a remarkable flat Nose, has a Scar over his Right Eye, in Form of a Crescent, or Half-Moon, another over his Left, but smaller, short woolly Hair",-,-,"a Scar over his Right Eye, in Form of a Crescent, or Half-Moon, another over his Left, but smaller",-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,sailor,"a brown mixed Suit of Cloaths, Buttons the same Colour, and red Cape, light Worsted, or white ribbed Cotton Stockings, a Hat with a yellow Button and Loop fringed",theft: the Cloaths are his Masters Property,yes,-,-,"No. 2, Bartholomew-Close",-,-,"No. 2, Bartholomew-Close",,South East England,"No. 2, Bartholomew-Close",-,-,-,1,1,,with all Expences [sic],a Guinea Reward with all Expences,,-,
1774‑02‑14,r0028,Edinburgh Evening Courant,"                 E  L  O  P  E  DFrom the Service of Mr NAESMITH in STRANRAER, the county of Wigtoun,A BLACK BOY, to appearance of about fifteen or sixteen years of age. He is a good-looking lad, tall and well made, and answers to the name of MARSHALL; had on, when he went away, a raven-blue coloured coat, a vest of coarse black cloth, and wore a round hat or cap. He speaks broad Scotch, but not very plain, owing to a defect in his throat, which makes him snivel thro’ his nose. He is suspected to have taken the Carlisle road.   Mr Naesmith hereby offers a reward of TWO GUINEAS (besides paying all charges) to any person who shall apprehend or give information of the said Black Boy, so as he may be apprehended and brought back to his service; and it is intreated, that any gentleman, or others into whose presence he may come, will detain him, and give notice thereof to the said Mr Naesmith at Stranrawer, or Mr Thomas Naesmith writer in Edinburgh, either of whom will most thankfully pay all expences",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Marshall,15-16,Negro,,male,tall,"good-looking, well made",-,-,-,-,-,-,"speaks broad Scotch, but not very plain, owing to a defect in his throat",,-,-,-,-,,"a raven-blue coloured coat, a vest of coarse black cloth, and wore a round hat or cap",no,no,Mr Naesmith,-,"Stranraer, Wigtoun",Mr Naesmith; Mr Thomas Naesmith,- ; writer,Stranraer; Edinburgh,,Sout West Scotland,"Stranraer, Wigtoun",-,suspected to have taken the Carlisle road,-,2,2,,all expences,TWO GUINEAS and all expences,,-,
1774‑02‑26,r0766,Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser,"RAN AWAY, on Thursday last, from on board the ship Hero, John Strivens, jun. commander, a NEGRO BOY (an apprentice) named POLLLDORE. Had on when he went away a velvet cap, and a brown fustian frock and waistcoat. – Whoever will bring him, or detain him, and inform Mr. Fielding thereof, at New Lloyd’s coffee-house, shall receive Three Guineas reward.",South East England,1774-02-24,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Pollldore,,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a velvet cap, and a brown fustian frock and waistcoat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Fielding,-,New Lloyd’s coffee-house,yes,South East England,the ship Hero,-,-,-,3,3,,-,Three Guineas reward,,-,
1774‑03‑05,r0767,Morning Chronicle and London Advertiser,"                                March 2, 1774.RAN AWAY, from on board the DUKE of SAVOY, A NEGRO MAN, about 19 years of age, named FRANK; full face, remarkable stout and boney, about 5 feet 8 inches high: had on when he went away, a small round hat, blue jacket, and a pair of short petticoat trousers.  Whoever will give information where he is, so that he may be brought to his service again, to Capt. Harman, in St. Catharine’s-court, or on board the said ship at St. Catharine’s-stairs, shall receive Two Guineas reward.  N.B. If he returns to his duty, all past faults will be forgiven.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Frank,19,Negro,,male,68,"full face, remarkable stout and boney",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a small round hat, blue jacket, and a pair of short petticoat trousers",no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Harman,-,St. Catharine’s-court; on board the said ship at St. Catharine’s-stairs,yes,South East England,the Duke of Savoy; St. Catharine’s-stairs,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,yes,"ibid. – 7th March 1774, p.3.",
1774‑08‑09,r0639,Public Advertiser,"RUN away, on Saturday the 30th of July last, from Capt. MARTIN FRENCH, No.10 Tower-hill, a Negro Boy named FRANK, about fourteen Years of Age; had on when he went away a striped Waistcoat, brown Breeches, Shoes and Stockings.   Whoever brings the said boy to Capt. French, shall receive Two Guineas Reward -   London, Aug. 4.",South East England,1774-07-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Frank,14,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a striped Waistcoat, brown Breeches, Shoes and Stockings",no,no,Capt. Martin French,-,No.10 Tower-hill,Capt. Martin French,-,No.10 Tower-hill,,South East England,No.10 Tower-hill,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas,yes,"ibid. - 10th August 1774, p.3.",
1774‑09‑05,r0386,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Friday last from his Master, an East-Indian Boy, named George Ganges, about twelve Years old, had on a blue Waistcoat, with a brown one under it, Leather Breeches, and Worsted Stockings, and a Mark on one Side of his Face. Whoever brings him to No. 52, in St. John’s Street, Smithfield, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward. Whoever harbours him will be prosecuted according to Law.",South East England,1774-09-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),George Ganges,12,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,a Mark on one Side of his Face,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Waistcoat, with a brown one under it, Leather Breeches, and Worsted Stockings",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"No. 52, in St. John’s Street, Smithfield",,-,-,-,-,-,,10,6,-,half a Guinea,,-,
1774‑09‑05,r0387,Daily Advertiser,"LEFT his Master an indentured Black Servant, named Sancho, about 20 Years old, five Feet six Inches high, had on when he absented himself a brown Coat, trimmed on the Pockets and Sleeves with yellow Metal Buttons, a green Waistcoat, and black Breeches; speaks bad English. Whoever will give Information where he is detained shall have One Guinea Reward, by applying at No. 2, Bolt-Court, Fleet-Street. He indentured himself at the Lord Mayor’s Office, therefore whoever employs or detains him shall be prosecuted as the Law directs.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Sancho,20,Negro,,male,66,,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks bad English,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Coat, trimmed on the Pockets and Sleeves with yellow Metal Buttons, a green Waistcoat, and black Breeches",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"No. 2, Bolt-Court, Fleet-Street",,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,yes,ibid. - 6th September 1774.,
1774‑10‑25,r0768,London Evening Post,"WENT from his Master, A Mulatto Boy, 14 years of age, wears his own hair, round curled, goes by the name of Samuel Taylor, had on a brown livery turned up with blue, his master is fearful some accident has happened to him.  Whoever will bring the said Samuel Taylor, to Mr. William Cruden, of Gravesend; or to Mr. Shore, in Mincing Lane, London, shall receive FIVE GUINEAS reward, and all reasonable charges.  If he is entered into any gentleman’s service, a line to either of the above will be esteemed a favour, and give great satisfaction to the owner.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Samuel Taylor,14,Mulatto,,male,,"wears his own hair, round curled",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a brown livery turned up with blue,no,no,-,-,-,Mr. William Cruden; Mr. Shore,- ; -,"Gravesend; Mincing Lane, London",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward,,-,
1774‑11‑04,r0388,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS Robert Campbell, an Indian Boy, turned of 14 Years of Age, about four Feet high, his Hair lately cut off, Apprentice to Capt. Hector Rose, of Paradise-Row, Rotherhith, ran away from his said Master. Whoever harbours the said Boy will be prosecuted; and whoever brings him or gives Information where the said Boy is to be found, shall, on his being taken, receive Five Guineas Reward. Had on when he went away, a Claret-coloured Surtout Coat, light blue double-breasted Waistcoat, and long striped Trowsers.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robert Campbell,14,India,,male,48,his Hair lately cut off,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Claret-coloured Surtout Coat, light blue double-breasted Waistcoat, and long striped Trowsers",no,yes,Capt. Hector Rose,-,"Paradise-Row, Rotherhith",Capt. Hector Rose,-,"Paradise-Row, Rotherhith",,-,-,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,-,
1775‑03‑29,r0769,Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS John Otley, a Black, Apprentice to John Jones, of Whitecross-Street, Distiller, hath eloped, he is well made, about 18, five Feet seven Inches high, woolly Hair, and had on an old brown Livery Coat and Waistcoat, lined with Crimson, the Cape and Cuffs laced, Buckskin Breeches and Silver Buckles. If he will immediately return will be well received; but whoever harbours him will be prosecuted. One Guinea will be paid to any Person that brings him Home.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Otley,18,Negro,,male,67,"well made, woolly Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"an old brown Livery Coat and Waistcoat, lined with Crimson, the Cape and Cuffs laced, Buckskin Breeches and Silver Buckles",no,yes,John Jones,Distiller,Whitecross-Street,John Jones,Distiller,Whitecross-Street,,South East England,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea,,-,
1775‑05‑11,r0770,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Master a few Days ago, his Apprentice, a Black Boy, a Native of the Coast of Guinea, named Dick, about twelve Years old, and lusty of his Age, speaks English tolerably well, and had on a blue Cloth Livery, with a red Cape. If any Person brings him to No. 9, French-Ordinary-Court, Crutched-Friars, shall receive One Guinea Reward. Whoever harbours or conceals him will be sued.",South East England,1775-05,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Dick,12,Negro,Africa,male,,lusty of his Age,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English tolerably well,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue Cloth Livery, with a red Cape",no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"No. 9, French-Ordinary-Court, Crutched-Friars",,-,-,-,-,-,1,1,,-,One Guinea Reward,,-,
1775‑05‑26,r0820,Edinburgh Advertiser,"                RUN OFF. AN EAST INDIAN BOY, dark complexion, very black long hair, about 5 foot 2 inches high, had on a light grey coat, white metal buttons, a buff vest, and claret coloured breeches, and is suspected to have carried with him some Bank Notes, particularly one Ten pound Note; answers to the name of Campbell.  Whoever apprehends him, and gives notice to the Publisher, shall be handsomely rewarded.",Central belt Scotland,,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Campbell,,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,62,"dark complexion, very black long hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a light grey coat, white metal buttons, a buff vest, and claret coloured breeches","theft (suspected): some Bank Notes, particularly one Ten pound Note",no,-,-,-,-,Publisher,Edinburgh Advertiser,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,handsomely rewarded,handsomely rewarded,,-,
1775‑08‑19,r0389,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from his Master, an East-India Black Boy, about 12 Years of Age, has a large Scar on his Temple, which is covered by his Hair hanging very much over his Forehead; had on when he went away a brown Drill Frock, much torn, an old Pair of brown Cloth Breeches, mixed Worsted Stockings, and yellow Metal Buckles in his Shoes, his Name Cæsar. Whoever receives or entertains him will be prosecuted; and whoever apprehends and brings him to Mr. Caves, Turner, in Fisher-Street, Red-Lion-Square, Holborn, or give Notice where he is, so that he may be recovered, shall be rewarded. Wanted a Whiskey, one-horse Chair, or four-wheel Cabriole Chair. Direct a Line as above mentioning the Price, and where it may be seen.",South East England,,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Caesar,12,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,"a large Scar on his Temple, which is covered by his Hair hanging very much over his Forehead",-,-,a large Scar on his Temple,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Drill Frock, much torn, an old Pair of brown Cloth Breeches, mixed Worsted Stockings, and yellow Metal Buckles in his Shoes",no,yes,-,-,-,"Mr. Caves, Turner",-,"Fisher-Street, Red-Lion-Square, Holborn",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,be rewarded,be rewarded,,-,
1775‑08‑28,r0465,Hampshire Chronicle,"RUN away from Gosport last Tuesday Evening, a MULATTO MAN SERVANT, named DICK; had on when he went away a mixed Drab coloured Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, with Buckskin Breeches; his Hair, which is bushy, cut short in the Crown and turns up before; speaks very good English, has an engaging Address; can shave and dress Hair, attend at Table, or take Care of Horses; well made, about five Feet eight Inches high, aged about 28 Years, and has some small Marks of the Small-Pox.
  It is supposed that he went from Gosport in the London Machine last Tuesday Evening the 22d Instant. Whoever will apprehend him, so as to be delivered to Mr. William Telfair, Merchant, in Fen Court, Fenchurch street, or Messrs Sketchley and Co. of Gosport, shall receive TEN GUINEAS Reward and all reasonable Charges.",South England,1775-08-22,See notes,Dick,28,Mulatto,,male,68,"his Hair, which is bushy, cut short in the Crown and turns up before; well made",-,-,has some small Marks of the Small-Pox,-,-,has an engaging Address,"speaks very good English, has an engaging Address",,-,-,-,"can shave and dress Hair, attend at Table, or take Care of Horses",Man Servant,"a mixed Drab coloured Cloth Coat and Waistcoat, with Buckskin Breeches",-,no,-,-,-,Mr. William Telfair; Messrs Sketchley and Co. of Gosport,Merchant; -,"Fen Court, Fenchurch; Gosport",,South England,Gosport,South East England,London,-,10,10,,reasonable Charges,TEN GUINEAS Reward and all reasonable Charges,,-,
1776‑02‑06,r0403,Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser,"WHEREAS JOHN CORNISH, an East-India Mulatto lad, aged about fourteen years, and about four feet four inches in stature, a clerk to Mess. B. Burton, Forbes, and Gregory of Aldermanbury, a[bsente]d himself from their service on Thursday, the 1st inst[ant] and is supposed to be still in town, having been since seen in and about Great Winchester-street, where he lived, this is to caution all persons from harbouring the said John Cornish, but to secure him wherever he may be found, and bring him, or give notice at Mr. Forbes’s, No. 17, Aldermanbury, and such person or persons will receive a reward of Twenty Guineas. The said lad is of a mulatto complexion, with very black hair tied behind, and unclubbed; speaks English fluently, has a shrill voice, and had on a brown cloth coat, with flat figured brass buttons, a blue cloth under-waistcoat, used to wear half spatterdashers, and mixed coloured worsted stockings, a silver button and loop to his hat, and mixed coloured old great coat.",South East England,1776-02-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Cornish,14,Mulatto East Indies,South Asia,male,52,"a mulatto complexion, with very black hair tied behind, and unclubbed, has a shrill voice",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English fluently,,-,-,-,-,Clerk,"a brown cloth coat, with flat figured brass buttons, a blue cloth under-waistcoat, used to wear half spatterdashers, and mixed coloured worsted stockings, a silver button and loop to his hat, and mixed coloured old great coat",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Forbes,-,"No. 17, Aldermanbury",,South East England,Aldermanbury,South East England,"is supposed to be still in town, having been since seen in and about Great Winchester-street, where he lived,",-,21,,,-,Twenty Guineas,yes,"Daily Advertiser - 7th, 8th February 1776.",
1776‑02‑07,r0404,Public Advertiser,"WHEREAS JOHN CORNISH, an East India Mulatto Lad, aged about 14 Years, and about four Feet four Inches in Stature, a Clerk to Mess. B. Burton, Forbes and Gregory, of Aldermanbury, absented himself from their Service of Thursday the 1st Instant, and is supposed to be still in Town, having since been seen in and about Great Winchester-street, where he lived; this is to caution all Persons from harbouring the said John Cornish, but to secure him wherever he may be found, and bring him, or give Notice at Mr Forbe’s, No. 17, Aldermanbury, and such Person or Persons will receive a reward of Twenty Guineas.   The said Lad is of Mulatto Complexion, with very black hair tied behind, unclubbed; speaks English fluently, has a shrill voice, and had on a brown Cloth Coat, with flat figured Brass Buttons, and Blue Cloth Under-waistcoat; used to wear Half-spatterdashes, and mixt-coloured Worsted Stockings; and Silver Button and Loop to his Hat, and a mixt-coloured old Great Coat.      B. BURTON, FORBES and GREGORY,            London, Feb. 6. ",South East England,1776-02-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),John Cornish,14,Mulatto East Indies,South Asia,male,52,"is of Mulatto Complexion, with very black hair tied behind, unclubbed, has a shrill voice",-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English fluently,,-,-,-,-,Clerk,"a brown Cloth Coat, with flat figured Brass Buttons, and Blue Cloth Under-waistcoat; used to wear Half-spatterdashes, and mixt-coloured Worsted Stockings; and Silver Button and Loop to his Hat, and a mixt-coloured old Great Coa",no,yes,-,-,-,Mr. Forbes,-,"No. 17, Aldermanbury",,South East England,Aldermanbury,South East England,"is supposed to be still in town, having been since seen in and about Great Winchester-street, where he lived,",-,21,,,-,Twenty Guineas,yes,Ibid. – 8th February 1776.,yes
1776‑11‑20,r0771,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away from the Ship Eden, from Jamaica, about the 6th instant, an Negro indented Servant, named Carhil, aged about 15 Years, cloathed in a blue Jacket and Trowsers; as he is supposed to be misled, he will be pardoned if he returns; if he is concealed, and it is found out, the Person that harbours him will be sued by his Master, Benjamin Hughes, Commander of the Eden. Any Person giving an Information of him, shall receive Two Guineas Reward from his Master.",South East England,1776-11-06,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Carhil,15,Negro,,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,a blue Jacket and Trowsers,no,yes,Benjamin Hughes,Commander of the Eden,-,Benjamin Hughes,Commander of the Eden,-,yes,South East England,the Ship Eden,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,,-,
1777‑08‑21,r0772,Daily Advertiser,"LEFT his Master’s Service, on the 14th instant, an East-India Black Boy, named Juba; had on when he went away a Suit of Fustian Cloaths, turned up with Scarlet, a Hair Cap, with white Stockings, and is about 11 Years of Age. Whoever will bring him to Capt. Skinner, in Ranelagh-Street, Pimlico, shall be rewarded for their Trouble, and paid all reasonable Charges; and whoever harbours him shall be sued.",South East England,1777-08-14,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Juba,11,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Suit of Fustian Cloaths, turned up with Scarlet, a Hair Cap, with white Stockings",no,yes,-,-,-,Capt. Skinner,-,"Ranelagh-Street, Pimlico",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,all reasonable Charges,"rewarded for their Trouble, and paid all reasonable Charges",,-,
1777‑09‑02,r0773,Daily Advertiser,"ABSCONDED from his Master in Queen-Ann-Street on Saturday last, a Negro Boy, about 17 Years of Age, tall and slim, his Shins sharp, and Complexion rather tending to an Olive than a dark Black; had on a Pair of blue Livery Breeches, an old Thickset Frock, and a round plain Hat. Any Person giving Information where is harboured to Mr. Jones, Stationer, in Lower Grosvenor-Street, shall receive a Guinea for their Trouble. All Masters of Ships are requested to be attentive to this Advertisement, as he absconded ten Days ago, and entered on board one of his Majesty’s Ships, but was delivered up on Application to the Captain.",South East England,1777-08-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,17,Negro,,male,tall,"slim, his Shins sharp, and Complexion rather tending to an Olive than a dark Black",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a Pair of blue Livery Breeches, an old Thickset Frock, and a round plain Hat",no,no,-,-,-,Mr. Jones,Stationer,Lower Grosvenor-Street,,South East England,Queen-Ann-Street,-,-,-,1,1,,-,a Guinea,,"An slightly amended advertisement appears in the same newspaper on 10th September 1777, p.2. A notable change is
'[Complexion] tending to an Olive than a dark Black'
to
'tending to an Olive than a deep Black'",
1777‑09‑06,r0774,Daily Advertiser,"ABSCONDED from his Masters, Mess. Simpson and Hauxwell, No. 174. Fenchurch-Street, last Wednesday Morning, without any Provocation, a stout Negro Boy, named Robert, but commonly called Edward, about 16 Years of Age, much marked with the Small-Pox. This is to caution all Persons not to harbour or employ him, as they will be sued, he being an Apprentice.",South East England,1777-09-03,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Robert (Edward),16,Negro,,male,,much marked with the Small-Pox,smallpox,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,Mess. Simpson and Hauxwell,-,No. 174. Fenchurch-Street,Mess. Simpson and Hauxwell,-,No. 174. Fenchurch-Street,,South East England,No. 174. Fenchurch-Street,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1777‑09‑27,r0789,Bonner & Middleton’s Bristol Journal,"               R A N A W A Y From the Ship ANN GALLY, on Sunday the 14th Inst.  AN indentur’d Negro Man, goes by the Name of Cyrus; he is a young Fellow near six Feet high. If any Person will give Intelligence of the said Negro to Capt. SHERRY, so that he may be had again, shall receive FIVE GUINEAS Reward.  N.B. All Captains of Ships are requested not to harbour or employ the said Negro, but to give Notice as above.",South East England,1777-09-14,Bristol Library (Bristol),Cyrus,young,Negro,,male,72,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,no,-,-,-,Capt. Sherry,-,-,yes,South West England,the Ship Ann Gally,-,-,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas Reward,yes,"ibid. - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October; 1st November 1777.",
1777‑09‑29,r0775,Daily Advertiser,"RAN away on Thursday the 18th instant, from the Brig Mercury then lying off the Tower, Samuel Black, a Negro Servant, bound Apprentice to the Sea, about 21 Years of Age, five Feet six Inches high, with a Scar on his Right Cheek, and one or two of his fore Teeth out, speaks broken English, had on a short blue Seaman’s Jacket, a Pair of long striped Trowsers, a Check Shirt, and round Hat, with a three Year’s Protection in his Pocket. Whoever will bring him, or cause him to be brought or secured, and give Information thereof, so that he may be had again, to Capt. Askew Hillcoat, at Sam’s Coffee-House, near the Custom-House, shall have Two Guineas Reward. Whoever secrets or harbours the said Samuel Black, will be sued.",South East England,1777-09-18,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Samuel Black,21,Negro,,male,66,"a Scar on his Right Cheek, and one or two of his fore Teeth out",-,-,a Scar on his Right Cheek,-,-,-,speaks broken English,,-,-,-,-,Servant,"a short blue Seaman’s Jacket, a Pair of long striped Trowsers, a Check Shirt, and round Hat",no,yes,-,-,-,Capt. Askew Hillcoat,-,"Sam’s Coffee-House, near the Custom-House",yes,South East England,the Brig Mercury then lying off the Tower,-,-,-,2,2,,-,Two Guineas Reward,,-,
1777‑12‑05,r0603,Daily Advertiser,"A Black Girl, about six Years old, was lost last Monday Night, answers to the Name of Peggy; had on a blue striped Bedgown, a yellowish Petticoat, and short, black, curled Hair. Whoever brings her to George White, Broker, in Princes-Street, Leicester-Fields, shall be rewarded for their Trouble.",South East England,1777-12-01,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),Peggy,6,Negro,,female,,"short, black, curled Hair",-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a blue striped Bedgown, a yellowish Petticoat",no,no,-,-,-,George White,Broker,"Princes-Street, Leicester-Fields",,-,-,-,-,-,,,,rewarded for their Trouble,rewarded for their Trouble,,-,
1778‑02‑06,r0640,Public Advertiser,"ABSCONDED a few Days ago, taking with him some Property of his Master’s, an EAST INDIA LAD, about 17 Years of Age. If he returns immediately every thing will be forgiven; if not, a Warrant will be issued from a Magistrate near Bow-street, for apprehending him: And whoever detains him, after this Notice, will be deemed an Abettor, and prosecuted accordingly.   He had on a brown Great Coat over a green Suit of Cloaths and a Hat, with a Silver Button and Loop.",South East England,1778-02,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,17,Black East Indies,South Asia,male,,,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,"a brown Great Coat over a green Suit of Cloaths and a Hat, with a Silver Button and Loop",theft: taking with him some Property of his Master’s,yes,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,-,,,,-,-,,-,
1778‑07‑31,r0488,"Liverpool General Advertiser, or the Commercial Register","               RUN AWAY,From his MASTER at SUMMER HILL, last Monday the 27th July,A BLACK BOY,  Whose name is WILL;HE is about 15 years of age, speaks English plain, has a burnt mark on one of his wrists, had on a suit of thickset, or fustian cloaths, a check shirt, and black handkerchief about his neck, but commonly wears linen stocks and white shirts. Whoever apprehends the said black boy, (named William Mancho, an indented servant) are desired to bring him, or acquaint Mr Hugh Pringle, either at Liverpool, or at his house at Summer Hill, four miles distant from Liverpool, on the Prescot road, and they shall receive a suitable reward.                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,to all persons, not to entertain or employ the said indented servant at their peril, otherwise they will be prosecuted as the law directs.",North West England,1778-07-27,Liverpool Library (Liverpool),Will (William Mancho),15,Negro,,male,,a burnt mark on one of his wrists,-,-,-,-,-,-,speaks English plain,,-,-,-,-,,"a suit of thickset, or fustian cloaths, a check shirt, and black handkerchief about his neck, but commonly wears linen stocks and white shirts",no,yes,-,-,"Summer Hill, four miles distant from Liverpool, on the Prescot road",Mr Hugh Pringle,-,"Liverpool; Summer Hill, four miles distant from Liverpool, on the Prescot road",,North West England,"Summer Hill, four miles distant from Liverpool, on the Prescot road",-,-,-,,,,a suitable reward,a suitable reward,yes,"ibid. - 7th, 14th, 28th August 1778.",
1779‑04‑02,r0401,General Advertiser and Morning Intelligencer,"     MULATTO GIRL.WHEREAS FRANCES GREGORY absconded from her lodgings on Tuesday last, and took with her a Mulatto Girl entrusted to her care; whoever will give information so as to apprehend the said Frances Gregory, or the said Child, or bring them, or either of them, to No 5, Southampton-street, in the Strand, shall receive one guinea reward.  Whoever harbours the said child, shall be prosecuted as the law directs. The said child is eight years old, tall and slim. The said Frances-Gregory is of a middle stature, rather lusty, dark hair, much pitted with the small-pox; has a mole on one of her cheeks with long hair on it; had on when she went away, a dirty, light-coloured, waching gown, with an old black bonnet and cloak.  If not soon found, an application will be made to the Lord Chief Justice.",South East England,1779-03-30,British Library: Burney Collection (Online),,8,Mulatto,,female,tall,slim,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,-,,-,no,yes,-,-,-,-,-,"No, 5, Southampton-street, in the Strand",,-,-,-,-,Frances Gregory,1,1,,-,one guinea,,"Not repeated, but Daily Advertiser, 2 April 1779:
MULATTO Child. If the Woman does not restore the Mulatto Child entrusted to her Care immediately, an Application will be made to the Lord Chief Justice.",
1779‑12‑22,r0042,Caledonian Mercury,"  TEN GUINEAS REWARD.RUN AWAY from his Master at Greenock, on the 22d of November last, A NEGRO LAD, about 15 years of age, a stout lusty fellow, has been several voyages at sea, called NEPTUNE. –When he eloped, he was dressed in a new grey duffle coat and breeches, with a red vest, and plated buckles, but which probably he may have changed. He is an excellent barber, and shaves well, and is supposed to be lurking about Edinburgh or Leith, as he told some of his acquaintances, in passing through Glasgow, that he was going to Dalkeith, and where it is informed he was lately seen. He is under indentures to Mr Roger Stewart merchant in Greenock, for seven years from the 30th January 1778; but as he is an artful fellow, he will give himself out for a fre[e ma]n.  Whoever can give information of the said Neptune, so as he may be apprehended for the breach of his indentures, will receive TEN GUINEAS of Reward, by applying to Mr Roger Stewart at Greenock, or to John Logan, at Robert Sym junior’s, writer to the signet.",Central belt Scotland,1779-11-22,British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online),Neptune,15,Negro,,male,,a stout lusty fellow,-,-,-,-,-,an artful fellow,-,,-,-,-,"has been several voyages at sea; an excellent barber, and shaves well",barber,"a new grey duffle coat and breeches, with a red vest, and plated buckles",no,no,Mr Roger Stewart,merchant,Greenock,Mr Roger Stewart; John Logan,merchant; writer to the signet,Greenock; Robert Sym junior’s,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,Central belt Scotland,Dalkeith,-,10,10,,-,TEN GUINEAS,yes,,yes
1779‑12‑24,r0035,Edinburgh Advertiser,"        FIVE GUINEAS REWARD.RUN AWAY from his master, on the 22d November last, a NEGRO LAD, about fifteen years of age, a stout lusty fellow, has been several voyages at sea, called NEPTUNE. When he eloped from his master at Greenock he was dressed in a new gray duffle coat, and breeches of the same, a red vest, and plated buckles. He is a good barber, and shaves well, and is supposed to be lurking somewhere about Edinburgh or Leith. He is under indentures to Mr. Roger Stewart merchant in Grenock, for seven years, from the 30th January, 1778.   Any person who can give information so as the said Neptune may be apprehended for the breach of his indentures, will receive FIVE GUINEAS of reward, by applying to Mr. Roger Stewart at Greenock, or to John Logan, at Robert Sym’s junior, writer to the signet.",Central belt Scotland,1779-11-22,National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh),Neptune,15,Negro,,male,,a stout lusty fellow,-,-,-,-,-,-,-,,-,-,-,"has been several voyages at sea, is a good barber, and shaves well",barber,"a new gray duffle coat, and breeches of the same, a red vest, and plated buckles",no,no,Mr. Roger Stewart,merchant,Greenock,Mr. Roger Stewart; John Logan,merchant; writer to the signet,Greenock; Robert Sym’s junior,,Central belt Scotland,Greenock,Central belt Scotland,somewhere about Edinburgh or Leith,-,5,5,,-,Five Guineas,,,