$10 Reward
WILL be paid for apprehending and delivering to me my negro man JESSE, who ranaway from me about three months past, without the slightest provocation. JESSE, is about 18 or 19 years of age, dark complexion, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, well set, speaks mildly and always carries a smile on his countenance when spoken to. He has a scar on his heel occasioned by a cut from an axe; said fellow is supposed to be in the vicinty of Edenton. Masters of vessels and all others are forbid harboring, employing, or carrying him off, as I will prosecute those who do, with the utmost rigour of the law.
RICHARD BEASLEY.
Chowan Co. Dec. 16.