Poughkeepsie Journal – May 25 to June 8, 1796

Eight Dollars Reward. 
RUN-AWAY from the subscriber on 
the 5th inst. a Negro Boy named
Jacob, about 13 years of age, a common
black: Had on when he went away, a
grey homespun coat, striped linen trow-
sers, striped flannel shirt, old high crown
hat, thin shoes and brass buckles. Who-
ever will take up said Negro and return 
him to his master, shall be entitled to the
above reward, and reasonable charges.
JACOB MILLS.
Wallkill, Ulster county, May 23, 1796.

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