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RAN away on Saturday Night last, from Moorhall in Chester County, a Mulatto Man Slave, aged about 22, has a likely whitish countenance, of a middle Stature; having on a chocolate coloured Cloth coat, Linnen Waistcoat, Leather Breeches, grey Stockings, a Pess-burnt Wig, and a good Hat; has with him several white Shirts, and some Money: HE SPEAKS SWEDE AND ENGLISH WELL. Whoever secures the said Slave, so that his Master may have him again, shall be very handsomely Rewarded, and all reasonable Charges paid by / / William Moore. / / Wilmington, N.C., June 10, 1803. / / The Pennsylvania Gazette, July 31, 1740.
RUN away the 23rd of August, from his Master Philip French of New Brunswick, in East-New-Jersey, a Negro Man Claus, of middle Stature yellowish complexion, about 44 Years of Age, SPEAKS DUTCH AND GOOD ENGLISH. / / Philip French. / / The Pennsylvania Gazette, Sept. 24, 1741.