$25 REWARD.
RUNAWAY from the Subscriber, on the 18th inst., his negro BEN. Said boy is about 18 years of age, very dark, quick spoken, large bumps on his forehead. Had on a grey coat and pants. He was raised by Mr. Richard Kennedy of Harnett County, and will probably try to make his way there or to escape to the Yankees.
I will pay the above reward for his deliver to me or confinement in any jail so I can get him.
JAMES T. BURRISS.
Gatlin Battery, July 21. 267*
