Nadav/runaway_scans · Datasets at Hugging Face

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=2

r0002

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

13 February 1727

7 February 1727

4

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Ann

-

Negro

-

18

female

-

null

-

a green Gown and a Brass Collar about her Neck, on which are engraved these Words [“Gustavus Brown in Dalkieth his Negro, 1726.”]

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Glasgow

-

Dr Gustavus Brown

-

Glasgow

Laurance Dinwiddie; James Mitchelson

Merchant; Jeweller

Glasgow; Edinburgh

null

-

2

null

necessary Charges

two Guineas Reward, and necessary Charges

yes

ibid. - 7th - 9th March 1727.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=6

r0006

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

28 May 1757

26 May 1757

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Peter

-

Mulatto

-

18

male

60

good complexion, well built

-

good English

null

-

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

null

South West England

Bristol

Central belt scotland

Leith or Edinburgh

-

Neil MacNeil

merchant

Bristol

Mr Mathew McAllister

merchant

Edinburgh

null

-

5

null

-

five guineas

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=7

r0007

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

6 September 1760

1760

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Samuel

Ramsay

-

Negro

-

19

male

tall

strong bon’d, but very thin and smooth faced

-

null

-

servant

a grey coat and vest with white mettal buttons end leather breeches

no

null

East coast of Scotland

Almrycross, near Arbroath

Highlands of Scotland

Perth

-

Mr David Frazer

-

Arbroath

Mr David Fraser

-

Arbroath

null

-

4

null

payment of expences

four guineas reward besides payment of expences

null

-

null

See r0008 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=8

r0008

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

23 July 1760

20 July 1760

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Samuel

Ramsay

-

Negro

-

18

male

-

smooth fac’d with short curly wool instead of hair

-

null

-

a turn’d freez'd coat with white mettled buttons, and leather breeches

no

null

East coast of Scotland

Hospital Field, near Arbroath

-

Mr. David Fraser

-

Hospital Field, near Arbroath

Publisher

Edinburgh Evening Courant

null

-

1

null

all charges born

twenty shillings sterling, and all charges born

null

yes

See r0007 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=9

r0009

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

23 July 1760

24 June 1760

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Bristol

-

Black

-

male

60

very black, of a tall stature

-

null

-

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

yes

Northern Isles

Stronmness, Orkney

-

John Gilles

-

Mr. James Gordon; Mr. Thomas Lindsay; Mr. John Dingwall

-; -; writer

Stromness; Kirkwall; Edinburgh

null

-

2

12

6

all reasonable and necessary charges paid

two guineas and a half, with all reasonable and necessary charges paid

null

-

null

See r0010 for companion entry

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=10

r0010

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

23 July 1760

24 June 1760

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

John

Gilles

-

Black

-

18

male

60

a tawny yellowish complexion, with black hair, no curl

-

null

-

one red waistcoat, and another buff-coloured ditto, with brass buttons, Osnaburg trousers, and yellow mill’d hose

no

yes

Northern Isles

Stromness, Orkney

-

Bristol

-

Mr. James Gordon; Mr. Thomas Lindsay; Mr. John Dingwall

-; -; writer

Stromness; Kirkwall; Edinburgh

null

-

2

12

6

all reasonable and necessary charges

two guineas and a half, with all reasonable and necessary charges

null

-

null

See r0009 for companion entry

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=11

r0011

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

2 September 1761

31 August 1761

3

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

London

-

Negro

Africa

-

male

68

pitted with small pox, thick lips

smallpox

-

speaks tolerable good English

null

-

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

yes

Central belt Scotland

from aboard the snow TWO FRIENDS, at Borrowstownness

-

John Waller, Esq

-

St Kitts

Publisher of paper; Bailie John Cowan; Messrs. Alexander Houston and Company

Publisher; Bailie; -

Edinburgh Evening Courant; Borrowstownness; Glasgow

null

-

3

null

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]

null

See r0050 for possibly related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=12

r0012

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

31 March 1764

null

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Joseph

Thomson

-

Negro

-

22

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

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Glasgow

-

Bailie Hutton

merchant

Edinburgh

null

-

1

null

all charges

a Guinea reward, and all charges

null

Caledonian Mercury - 31st March 1764, p.3. [something rather than somewhat, but otherwise the same]

null

See r0763 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=13

r0013

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

26 September 1764

21 September 1764

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

Indian

North America

14

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

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Glasgow

-

printer of the newspaper

printer

Edinburgh Evening Courant

null

-

null

payment for their trouble, and a proper reward

null

-

null

See r0052 for related advertisement and r0015, r0016, r0053, r0056, r0824 for what appears to be related advertisements. The descriptions of Bob are different in tone from others describing ‘Indian’ runaways, and the holes in his ears, his unwillingness to wear shoes, and his ability to speak some French may all suggest that he was an indigenous American. Other ‘Indians’ in this database may also have been indigenous Americans, but many more are identified as South Asian.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=14

r0014

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

26 November 1764

21 November 1764

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

Black

-

boy

male

-

his hair short

-

null

-

a white Under, and a green Freeze Upper Jacket

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Dickson’s Close

-

Mrs Blair

-

Dickson's Close

null

-

null

charges will be paid, and the favour acknowledged

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=15

r0015

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

17 June 1765

14 June 1765

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

Indian

North America

13

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

-

null

-

a brown coat and vest, black breeches, much worn, white worsted stockings, and a hat on his head much cut

no

null

-

Printer of the newspaper

Printer

Edinburgh Evening Courant

null

-

null

charges for securing and alimenting him, with a reward

null

-

null

See r0013, r0016, r0052, r0053, r0056, r0824 for what appears to be related advertisements. The descriptions of Bob are different in tone from others describing ‘Indian’ runaways, and the holes in his ears, his unwillingness to wear shoes, and his ability to speak some French may all suggest that he was an indigenous American. Other ‘Indians’ in this database may also have been indigenous Americans, but many more are identified as South Asian.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=16

r0016

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

9 September 1765

4 September 1765

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

Indian

North America

-

male

-

one of his eye-lashes is white, black hair and a slit in each ear, about an inch long

-

null

-

a blue Bavarian coat, brown vest and breeches, was bare-footed and bare-legged

no

null

-

publisher of the paper

publisher

Edinburgh Evening Courant

null

-

null

paid for all trouble, besides a reward

yes

ibid. - 14th September 1765.

null

See r0053 for related advertisement and r0013, r0015, r0052, r0056, r0824 for what appears to be related advertisements. The descriptions of Bob are different in tone from others describing ‘Indian’ runaways, and the holes in his ears, his unwillingness to wear shoes, and his ability to speak some French may all suggest that he was an indigenous American. Other ‘Indians’ in this database may also have been indigenous Americans, but many more are identified as South Asian.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=17

r0017

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

14 September 1765

11 September 1765

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Sam

-

Donald

Mulatto

-

boy

male

-

Yellowish colour; has a squeaking voice

-

null

-

short grey coat, vest and breeches of the same colour, without shoes or stockings

no

yes

null

Highlands of Scotland

Balnaguard on Athole

Highlands of Scotland

Perth

-

Charles Robertson

-

Balnaguard

Patrick Stewart senior; Charles Robertson

merchant; Proprietor

Perth; Balnaguard

null

-

null

sufficiently rewarded

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=18

r0018

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

5 October 1765

26 August 1765

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

Negro

Africa

16

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

null

-

a blue jacket, a gray cloth waistcoat, and leather breeches

no

yes

null

North West England

Heysham, near Lancaster

-

Reverend Mr Clarkson

Rector

Heysham, near Lancaster

Reverend Mr Clarkson; Mr William Clarkson; Peter Lennox

Rector; surgeon; -

Heysham, near Lancaster; Drury Lane, Liverpool; Perth

null

-

null

well rewarded, and all charges paid

null

-

yes

See r0649, r0796 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=19

r0019

Applebee’s Original Weekly Journal

South East England

England

8 April 1721

null

5

Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online)

-

Indian

-

14

male

-

very slight made, hath short curled Hair, not woolly, and a very likely Boy of an Indian

-

null

-

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

yes

South East England

his Majesty’s Ship the Grayhound

-

Lieutenant Smith

-

Dover, in Kent

Lieutenant Smith; Mr. Thomas Sturzaker

- ; -

Dover, in Kent; the Spread Eagle at Battle Bridge, Southwark, London

null

-

2

null

-

two Guineas

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=20

r0020

Edinburgh Advertiser

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

15 September 1769

11 September 1769

175 (in annual volume)

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Mercury

-

East India Black

South Asia

13

male

-

well look'd and pretty long featured, with long straight hair

-

null

-

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

null

-

Publisher of the Edinburgh Evening Courant

Publisher

Edinburgh Evening Courant

null

-

null

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

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=21

r0021

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

22 June 1771

11 June 1771

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Caesar

-

Black

South Asia

25-26

male

64-65

long black hair

-

null

-

cook

-

no

yes

null

HIghlands of Scotland

Novar, Ross-shire

-

Col. Munro

-

Novar, Rossshire

Col. Munro; John Fraser

- ; writer to the signet

by Dingwall; Edinburgh

null

-

5

null

-

FIVE GUINEAS reward

yes

Caledonian Mercury - 22nd June 1771, p.3. [Monro rather than Munro]

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=22

r0022

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

2 May 1772

27 April 1772

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Anthony

-

Black

-

23

male

70-71

strong made, short hair

-

null

-

can play a little upon the fiddle

-

a dark coloured coat

no

null

-

Publisher of the paper

Publisher

Edinburgh Evening Courant

null

-

null

properly rewarded

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=23

r0023

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

28 November 1772

23 November 1772

-

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Caesar

-

Negro

-

18

male

68

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Rosend House, near Burntisland

-

Murdoch Campbell

-

Rosend House, near Burntisland

Murdoch Campbell; Mr David Erskine

- ; writer to the signet

Rosend House, near Burntisland; -

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

yes

ibid. - 30th November 1772, p.3.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=24

r0024

Edinburgh Evening Advertiser

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

3 January 1773

null

22 (in annual volume)

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Sylvester

-

Mulatto

-

18

male

66

a good deal pitted with the small-pox, clean made

smallpox

-

null

-

joiner

a blue cloath coat with clear buttons, a black cloath waistcoat, black plush breeches

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Greenock

Central belt Scotland; South East England

Borrowstouness, Carron or Leith, to ship for London

-

Publisher of the paper; Mr. Robert Ramsay; Mr. James King

publisher; - ; -

Edinburgh Evening Courant; Leith; Port Glasgow

null

-

7

null

-

SEVEN GUINEAS reward

yes

ibid. - 12th January 1773, p.1. Edinburgh Evening Courant - 9th January 1773, p.1.

yes

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=25

r0025

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

6 February 1773

null

1

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

William

Northumberland

-

Black Negro

-

male

middle sized

of stout make, middle sized, flat faced and a good deal pitted with the small pox

smallpox

-

null

-

sailor

a brown short coat, turned up and lined with green, with green and white livry-lace

no

null

-

Central belt Scotland; South East England

Leith; London

-

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

null

-

2

null

-

TWO GUINEAS

yes

Caledonian Mercury - 6th February 1773, p.1. [Negroe rather than Negro]

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=26

r0026

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

15 March 1773

10 March 1773

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

East-India Negro

South Asia

16-17

male

60

Molatto colour, long black hair, slender made and long limbed

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Canongate, Edinburgh

North East England

Newcastle

-

a family of distinction

-

Canongate, Edinburgh

Patrick M'Dougal

writer

Edinburgh

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

yes

Edinburgh Advertiser - 16th March 1773, p.174 (in annual volume).

yes

See r0044 for related advertisement. Due to the quality of image from the 15th March, the image displayed is from the Edinburgh Advertiser, dated 16th March 1773, p.174 (in annual volume). With the exception of "East-India Negro lad" not being capitalised, it is identical.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=27

r0027

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

5 April 1773

3 April 1773

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Tom

-

Thomas Diddy

Negro

-

35

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

-

null

-

an olive coloured thickset coat, jacket and breeches, a black wig tied behind, and silver buckles in his shoes

no

yes

null

Central belt Scotland

Glasgow

South East England

London, and to take his road by Dumfries or Edinburgh

-

Glasgow

Mr John Alston; James Marshall

merchant; writer to the signet

Glasgow; Edinburgh

null

-

5

null

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]

null

See r0794 for related advertisement

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

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=28

r0028

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

14 February 1774

null

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Marshall

-

Black

-

15-16

male

tall

good-looking, well made

-

speaks broad Scotch, but not very plain, owing to a defect in his throat

null

-

a raven-blue coloured coat, a vest of coarse black cloth, and wore a round hat or cap

no

null

Sout West Scotland

Stranraer, Wigtoun

-

suspected to have taken the Carlisle road

-

Mr Naesmith

-

Stranraer, Wigtoun

Mr Naesmith; Mr Thomas Naesmith

- ; writer

Stranraer; Edinburgh

null

-

2

null

all expences

TWO GUINEAS and all expences

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=29

r0029

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

4 May 1756

21 April 1756

3

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

James

Montgomerie

-

Negro

North America

22

male

66

-

deep scare above one of his Eyes

-

pretty good English

null

-

served sometime with a Joiner

-

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Morrishill, near Beith

-

Rob. Shedden

-

Morrishill, near Beith

Rob. Shedden

-

Morrishill, near Beith

null

-

2

null

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.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=30

r0030

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

28 April 1720

null

4

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

-

Negro

-

male

-

null

-

no

null

-

Mr. Andrew Ramsay

Merchant

Glasgow

null

-

null

-

null

-

null

This person may have been a runaway or free, but clearly the writer of the advertisement suspected he might be a runaway

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=31

r0031

Edinburgh Evening Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

11 December 1732

null

4

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

William

Sheils

-

Negro

-

male

middle sized

somewhat pock freted

smallpox

-

speaks very good English

null

-

Christian

-

no

null

-

Mr. Gilbert Buchanan; Edward Anigus

Merchant; Merchant

London; Edinburgh

null

-

null

-

null

-

null

This person may have been a runaway or free, but clearly the writer of the advertisement suspected he might be a runaway

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=32

r0032

Edinburgh Advertiser

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

7 June 1768

null

365 (in annual volume)

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

London

-

Negro

-

17

male

67

stout, well made

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Muirton, Perthshire

-

Captain Oliphant Kinloch

-

Muirton, Perthshire

Mr. James Smyth; Captain Oliphant Kinloch

writer to the Signet; -

Edinburgh; Muirton, Perthshire

null

-

1

null

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]

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=33

r0033

Edinburgh Advertiser

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

21 November 1769

November 1769

326 (in annual volume)

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

James

-

Black

North America

15

male

-

short curled hair

-

very artful

remarkable good English

null

-

a brown suit of cloaths with white metal buttons, and black stocking breeches

theft: some shirts and silk stockings

yes

null

-

Central belt Scotland; Highlands of Scotland

Glasgow; -

-

publisher of the paper; Mr. David Findlay

publisher; hairdresser

Edinburgh Advertiser; Paterson’s court, Lawn-market, Edinburgh

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

null

-

null

See r0058 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=34

r0034

Edinburgh Advertiser

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

1 December 1769

30 November 1769

350 (in annual volume)

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Hamlet

-

O'Dow

Black

-

19-20

male

63

squat

-

speaks bad English

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Canongate, Edinburgh

-

Mess. Johnston and Smith

-

the Exchange, Edinburgh

null

-

1

null

-

ONE GUINEA

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=35

r0035

Edinburgh Advertiser

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

24 December 1779

22 November 1779

406

National Library of Scotland (Edinburgh)

Neptune

-

Negro

-

15

male

-

a stout lusty fellow

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Greenock

Central belt Scotland

somewhere about Edinburgh or Leith

-

Mr. Roger Stewart

merchant

Greenock

Mr. Roger Stewart; John Logan

merchant; writer to the signet

Greenock; Robert Sym’s junior

null

-

5

null

-

Five Guineas

null

See r0042 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=36

r0036

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

15 October 1739

4 October 1739

4

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

Tont

-

Simmons

Negro

-

boy

male

-

speaks pretty plain English

null

-

a blue Coat with white Metal Buttons and Canvas Trowsers

-

no

yes

Central belt Scotland

Leith

Central belt Scotland

Edinburgh or Leith

-

Mr. John Jolly; Mr. James Crokatt

-; -

Edinburgh; Beanstone near Haddington

null

-

null

sufficiently rewarded

yes

ibid. - 16th, 18th October 1739.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=37

r0037

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

26 February 1740

20 February 1740

3

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

-

can speak little or no English

null

-

Highland Breeches and Trews

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Leven

Central belt Scotland

Dalkeith

-

Captain William Jones

Captain of the St. David of London

-

Mr. Walter Orrok; Mr. Oswald

Shoemaker; -

-; the Exchange Coffeehouse, Edinburgh

null

-

1

null

all Charges paid

a Guinea of Reward, and all Charges paid

null

-

null

See r0038 for related advertisement.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=38

r0038

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

10 April 1740

5 April 1740

3

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

Cesar

-

Negro

Africa

-

male

72

has several Cuts in his Head

-

has several Cuts in his Head

-

speaks some English

null

-

a Tartan Vest and [...] Coat

no

yes

Central belt Scotland

-

Captain of the St. David of London

-

Christopher Seton; Baillie Mortimer [...]sart

-; -

Leven; -

null

-

null

10

6

-

half a Guinea

null

-

null

See r0037 for related advertisement.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=39

r0039

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

2 February 1748

30 January 1748

3

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

Cato

-

Negro

-

male

-

null

-

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Castle-Semple, twelve Miles from Glasgow

-

Colonel McDowall

-

Castle-Semple, twelve Miles from Glasgow

Colonel McDowall; Alexander Houston; Andrew Wallace

-; Merchant; Writer to the Signet

Castle-Semple; Glasgow; Edinburgh

null

-

null

sufficiently rewarded

null

-

null

See r0051, r0823 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=40

r0040

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

24 September 1759

21 September 1759

4

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

-

null

-

a sailor’s dress

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Glasgow

-

Michael Ancram; James Anderson

Merchant; Merchant

Edinburgh; Glasgow

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded, and all charges paid

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=41

r0041

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

10 December 1766

null

3

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

-

Negro

-

18

male

65

stout

-

null

-

a blue short coat, vest, and breeches, with a leather cap, and a white check spotted napkin about his neck

no

null

Central belt Scotland

near Alloa

-

a Gentleman

-

publisher of the paper

publisher

Caledonian Mercury

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

null

-

null

See r0057 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=42

r0042

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

22 December 1779

22 November 1779

1

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

Neptune

-

Negro

-

15

male

-

a stout lusty fellow

-

an artful fellow

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Greenock

Central belt Scotland

Dalkeith

-

Mr Roger Stewart

merchant

Greenock

Mr Roger Stewart; John Logan

merchant; writer to the signet

Greenock; Robert Sym junior’s

null

-

10

null

-

TEN GUINEAS

yes

null

yes

See r0035 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=44

r0044

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

15 March 1773

10 March 1773

3

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

-

East India Negro

South Asia

16-17

male

60

Molatto colour, long black hair, slender made, and long limbed

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Canongate, Edinburgh

North East England

Newcastle

-

a family of distinction

-

Canongate, Edinburgh

Patrick Macdougall

writer

Edinburgh

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

null

-

yes

See r0026 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=45

r0045

Glasgow Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

6 September 1756

15 August 1756

3

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Cupid

-

Negro

North America

25

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

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Greenock

-

Alexander Cunningham; John Rae; James Anderson

clerk to the Signet; merchant; merchant

Edinburgh; Greenock; Glasgow

null

-

null

the whole of their charges paid about him, and be very well rewarded

null

-

null

See r0046, r0047 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=47

r0047

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

31 August 1756

August 1756

4

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

Cupid

-

Negro

North America

25

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

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Greenock

-

Publisher of the Paper; Mr. James Anderson; Mr. John Rae

Pubisher; Merchant; Merchant

The Caledonian Mercury; Glasgow; Greenock

null

-

null

all Charges paid and be handsomely rewarded

null

-

yes

See r0045, r0046 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=49

r0049

Glasgow Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

4 September 1758

August 1758

4

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

-

Black

-

14

male

-

short black curly hair

-

null

-

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

null

West coast of Scotland

Askomils, Inveraray

-

Mrs. Campbell

-

Askomils, Inveraray

Mess. Campbell & Connel

merchants

Glasgow

null

-

null

sufficient reward, and all charges paid

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=51

r0051

Glasgow Courant

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

1 February 1748

30 January 1748

-

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Cato

-

John

Negro

-

middle-aged

male

pretty tall

ill Legs, with squat or broad Feet

-

null

-

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Castle-Sempill

-

Colonel McDowell

-

Castle-Sempill

Colonel McDowell; Mr. Alexander Houston

- ; merchant

Castle-Sempill; Glasgow

null

-

null

a sufficient Reward

null

-

null

See r0039, r0823 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=54

r0054

London Gazette

South East England

England

18 October 1715

14 October 1715

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Minar

-

Tawny

-

male

66

thin faced

-

speaks French and nothing else

null

-

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

null

-

Mr. Thomas Patterson

Banker

Pell-mell by the Hay-Market

null

-

5

null

-

5 l. reward

null

Post Man [1695] - 18th Oct. 1715. London Gazette - 22nd Oct. 1715.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=55

r0055

Caledonian Mercury

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

12 January 1744

null

3

British Library: British Newspaper Collection (Online)

Essex

Peter

-

Mulatto, Indian

-

male

-

null

-

no

null

-

West Indies

Jamaica

-

James Denniston

Merchant

Glasgow

null

-

null

-

null

-

null

This person may have been a runaway or free, but clearly the writer of the advertisement suspected he might be a runaway

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=58

r0058

Glasgow Journal

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

30 November 1769

16 November 1769

3

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

James

-

Black

North America

16

male

-

short curled hair

-

very artful

-

null

-

a brown coat and vest and black stocking breeches

theft: took with him some shirts and silk stockings of his master’s

yes

null

Central belt Scotland

Edinburgh

Central belt Scotland; Highlands of Scotland

Glasgow; Highlands

-

printer of the Paper

Printer

Glasgow Journal

null

-

null

shall be satisfied for their trouble

null

-

null

See r0033 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=59

r0059

Glasgow Journal

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

26 July 1770

null

4

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Boyd

-

Negro

Africa

16

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

-

speaks rather broken English

null

-

a brown coat and waist coat, blue breeches and a bonnet

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Glasgow

Central belt Scotland

was seen at Greenock on the 11th Instant.

-

James Kippen

-

Glasgow

James Kippen

-

Glasgow

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=60

r0060

Glasgow Journal

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

27 August 1772

21 August 1772

3

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Tom

-

Negro

-

male

65

stout and remarkably well made

-

speaks good English

null

-

bred a Sailor

sailor

a Sailor’s habit

no

yes

null

Central belt Scotland

Greenock

-

Colonel Turner

-

at Mr Houstoun's

null

handsomely rewarded

yes

ibid. - 3rd September 1772, p.3.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=61

r0061

Glasgow Journal

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

17 December 1772

7 December 1772

4

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Peter

-

East India Black

South Asia

16-17

male

-

long Black hair

-

null

-

Servant

an old dark fustain frock, a blue vest, white cloth breeches, and white stockings

no

null

Central belt Scotland

Edinburgh

-

a Gentleman

-

Edinburgh

John Graham; John Broun

-; Merchant

Nicolson Street, Edinburgh; Glasgow

null

-

null

handsomely rewarded

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=62

r0062

Glasgow Journal

Central belt Scotland

Scotland

4 March 1773

null

4

Mitchell Library (Glasgow)

Roderic

Random

-

Black Asiatic

-

17

male

66

-

null

-

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

null

Central belt Scotland

Bellfield near Hamilton

-

Mr. William MacDonald; John Moody; Hugh MacLean

Clerk to the Signet; Writer; Writer

Edinburgh; Greenock; Glasgow

null

-

1

null

-

One guinea

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=63

r0063

Flying Post or The Post Master

South East England

England

10 August 1700

null

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Prinpey

-

Harry Johnson

Negro

-

35

male

tall of stature

-

speaks English well

null

-

sometimes wears a Perriwig; a blue Livery with Brass Buttons

theft: has taken with him several of his Masters Goods

no

null

South East England

Bookham, Surrey

-

J. Bromley

-

Bookham, Surrey

J. Bromley; Mr. Richard Sheppard

-; -

Bookham, Surrey; Lothbury, London

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=64

r0064

London Gazette

South East England

England

14 April 1701

4 April 1701

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Deago

-

Negro

-

male

-

null

-

null

South East England

-

Capt. Benjamin Stowe

Commander of the Ship Charles

-

Capt. Benjamin Stowe; Mr. Crisp

Commander of the Ship Charles ; -

- ; Carolina Coffee-house, Birchin-lane, London

null

-

5

null

Charges

5 Guineas, and Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=65

r0065

English Post with News Foreign and Domestick

South East England

England

28 May 1701

23 March 1701

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Richard

Bleak

-

Negro

-

21

male

tall

tall proper Negroe, very Black

-

null

-

no

yes

South East England

-

Alexander Cairns

Merchant

Budge Row

null

-

2

null

-

Two Guineas

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=66

r0066

Flying Post or The Post Master

South East England

England

14 July 1702

6 July 1702

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Morat

-

Indian Black

-

15

male

-

long Hair

-

very good English

null

-

a brown Fustian Frock, a blew Wastecoate, and scarlet Shag Breeches

no

yes

South East England

Drury Lane, London

South East England

Hampstead; Highgate; Tottenham-Court

-

Mr. Pain

-

Prince’s Court, Westminster

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

yes

Post Man and the Historical Account - 16th July 1702, p.2. [with different spelling of runaway name]

null

See r0449 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=67

r0067

London Gazette

South East England

England

20 October 1701

7 October 1701

2

Oxford Bodleian: Nichols Newspaper collection (online)

Stephen

-

Negro

West Indies

20

male

-

speaks good English

null

-

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

null

-

Wm. Mead

-

Mr. Joseph Martyn

-

Love-lane, London

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

null

-

null

See r0068 for related advertisement

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=68

r0068

London Gazette

South East England

England

24 November 1701

7 November 1701

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Stephen

-

Negro

West Indies

20

male

-

speaks good English

null

-

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

null

-

Wm. Mead

-

Mr. Joseph Martyn

-

Love-lane, London

null

-

5

null

-

5 Guineas

null

yes

See r0067 for related advertisement. Difference with runaway dates, unclear if this is due to a subsequent runaway, or repeat advertisement where the wording of the date has not been amended

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=69

r0069

Flying Post or The Post Master

South East England

England

12 December 1702

8 December 1702

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

-

Negro

-

16

female

-

much pitted with the Small-Pox; a piece of her left Ear bit off by a Dog

smallpox

-

speaks English well

null

-

Maid

a strip’d Stuff Wastcoat and Petticoat

no

null

-

Capt. Benjamin Quelch

-

Coffee-House

Mr. Lloyd’s Coffee-House, Lombard-street

null

-

1

null

reasonable Charges

a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

See r0450 for related advertisement

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,

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=71

r0071

London Gazette

South East England

England

27 September 1703

13 September 1703

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Caesar

-

Negro

-

20

male

middle Statur’d

well set, thick Hair, bow Legg’d

-

speaks very good English

null

-

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

null

South East England

Highgate

-

Mr. Tho. Fish

-

Highgate

Mr. Robert Savage; Mr. Tho. Fish

Hosier; -

Aldergate; Highgate

null

-

null

10

null

Charges

10 s. Reward, and Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=73

r0073

London Gazette

South East England

England

25 May 1704

18 May 1704

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Jack

-

Negro

-

14

male

-

smallpox (newly recovered)

-

null

-

a sad coloured Fustian Frock, Brass Buttons, red Wastcoat and Breeches, a Cloath Hat with white Edging

no

null

South West England

he Blue-Posts, King-street, Bristol

-

Dr. John Mitchell

-

Bristol

Dr. John Mitchell; Mr. Ralph Smith

- ; -

Bristol; the Bible under the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London

null

-

1

null

reasonable Charges

a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=74

r0074

Daily Courant

South East England

England

12 January 1705

8 January 1705

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

James

Pancridge

-

Negro

-

male

-

a well-proportioned hansom Boy

-

null

-

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

yes

South East England

Deptford

-

Captain Jonas Hanway

Commander of Her Majesty’s Ship the Tilbury

-

Mr. Samael Eyre

-

Buttolph-Lane near Billingsgate, London

null

-

1

null

reasonable Charges

a Guinea Reward and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=75

r0075

Daily Courant

South East England

England

17 January 1705

15 January 1705

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Bembo

-

Negro

-

19

female

middle siz’d

full bodied, very black, a great bump on her left Hand

-

null

-

no

null

-

Mrs. Skinner

-

the Jewel-house in the Tower of London

null

-

2

null

-

two Guineas

yes

Post Man and the Historical Account - 20th January 1705, p.2.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=77

r0077

Daily Courant

South East England

England

14 January 1707

7 January 1707

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

-

Negro

-

21

male

-

going Lame

-

going Lame

-

null

-

a light colour’d Wastcoat and Cap

no

null

South East England

between Egham and London

-

the Royal African Company

company

Leaden-hall-street

the Royal African Company

company

Leaden-hall-street

null

-

null

Charges paid and receive a gratuity to his Satisfaction

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=78

r0078

London Gazette

South East England

England

12 May 1707

3 May 1707

4

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Hermitage

-

Bumaree

Negro

-

17

male

pretty tall

lim, small Legs, goes out with his Ankles, Pockholes in his Nose

smallpox

-

pretty good English

null

-

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

null

-

the Three Lions

-

Hermitage Bridge

null

-

1

null

reasonable Charges

a Guinea Reward, and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=80

r0080

Daily Courant

South East England

England

10 November 1708

7 November 1708

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Herculus

-

Negro

-

18

male

tall

slender, a little pockfretten

smallpox

-

null

-

a gray Druggit Coat and Wastcoat, two speckled Shirts, and a black Cap

no

null

South East England

London Work-house in Bishops-gate-street

-

John Lee; London Work-house

cooper; -

Aldermanbury; Bishops-gate-street

null

-

1

null

Reasonable Charges

a Guinea Reward and Reasonable Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=81

r0081

Daily Courant

South East England

England

25 April 1709

null

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Glamb

-

Indian

South Asia

18

male

middle Stature

Black-tawny, Coal-Black Hair a little Curling, round Visage, flat Nose

-

null

-

Sarge light Hair Colour whole Suit

no

null

South East England

No.5, Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields

-

Capt. John Carswell

-

No.5, Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields

Capt. John Carswell

-

No.5, Pescod-street, Goodman’s-Fields

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

yes

ibid. - 2nd May 1709, p.2.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=82

r0082

British Apollo

South East England

England

13 July 1709

28 June 1709

4

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

-

Negro

-

22

male

-

a Scar over his right Eye

-

a Scar over his right Eye

-

null

-

a Grey Suit lin’d with Blue

no

null

-

Tho. Harrison Esq

-

near Mountague-House

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=84

r0084

Daily Courant

South East England

England

27 December 1709

25 December 1709

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Kingston

-

Negro

-

20

male

-

lustly

-

null

-

Christian

-

an old Black Sute

no

null

South East England

-

Mr. Norris

-

Will’s Coffee-house, Covent-Garden

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

null

-

null

See r0085, r0086, r0087 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=85

r0085

Daily Courant

South East England

England

23 January 1710

20 January 1710

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Kingston

-

Negro

-

20

male

-

lusty

-

null

-

Christian

-

an old Sad-colour’d Stuff Coat with Black Wastcoat Breeches and Stockins

no

null

South East England

London

null

-

Mr. Morris

-

Will’s Coffee-house, Covent-Garden

null

-

1

null

or if brought thither shall be paid 2 Guineas with Charges

2 Guineas with Charges

null

-

yes

See r0084, r0086, r0087 for related advertisements

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=88

r0088

London Gazette

South East England

England

17 January 1710

4 January 1710

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Degoe

-

Negro

-

28

male

-

a very gram Countenance, and very lusty Stature

-

null

-

Sailor’s Habit

no

yes

South East England

-

Jos. James

-

Captain Hubbard; Stephen Blanchard

Commander of the Bristol Brigantine ; -

the White-hart in Broad-street; the College-Green, Bristol

null

-

5

null

reasonable Charges

5 l. Reward, and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=89

r0089

Daily Courant

South East England

England

27 September 1710

25 September 1710

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Stepney

-

Negro

Africa

15-16

male

-

7 small Cuts on the Right side of his Forehead, and a cross Cut on his Left Cheek

-

null

7 small Cuts on the Right side of his Forehead, and a cross Cut on his Left Cheek

-

null

-

an old Cap and a Black Wastcoat

no

yes

null

-

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

null

-

2

null

reasonable Charges

2 Guineas Reward and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=90

r0090

London Gazette

South East England

England

29 January 1712

null

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

A[n]n

-

Negro

-

21

female

-

well set

-

speaks good English

null

-

Maid

-

no

null

South East England

near Limehouse-bridge

-

James Spag[g]

-

near Limehouse-bridge

James Spag[g]; Mr. Cook

- ; -

near Limehouse-bridge; the Saw. in Lombardstreet

null

-

1

null

-

yes

Daily Courant, 18th January 1712.

null

Thanks to Mr AM Berrett for the advert repeated date.

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=91

r0091

London Gazette

South East England

England

12 May 1711

7 May 1711

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

George

Scanderbag

-

Negro

-

17

male

>48

no Calves to his Legs, being splay-footed

-

speaks good English

null

-

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

null

South East England

Colledge-court, Westminster

-

C[a]ptain Ramsey

-

Colledge-court, Westminster

C[a]ptain Ramsey

-

Colledge-court, Westminster

null

-

1

null

Charges born

a Guinea reward, and Charges born

yes

ibid. - 15th May 1711, p.2.

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=92

r0092

Daily Courant

South East England

England

26 June 1711

null

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

-

Negro

-

young

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

-

null

-

a Red and Blue Plaid Gown and Petticoat

theft: Robbed her Master of a Trunk and several other things

no

null

South East England

Pudding Lane, near the Monument

-

Mr. Shure

merchant

Pudding Lane, near the Monument

Mr. Shure

merchant

Pudding Lane, near the Monument

null

-

null

10

null

Charges

10 s. Reward and Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=93

r0093

Daily Courant

South East England

England

2 October 1711

9 September 1711

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Lime-house

-

Negro

Africa

32

male

66

smooth faced, with short thick Fingers

-

null

-

no

yes

South East England

lower Wet Dock near Deptford

-

Capt. Richard Bond

-

near Ratcliff-Cross

null

-

1

null

-

a Guinea

yes

ibid. - 3rd, 4th October 1711

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=94

r0094

Daily Courant

South East England

England

26 December 1711

23 December 1711

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

-

Negro

Africa

32

male

tall

proper Negro, with a crooked Fore-Finger on his Right Hand, 3 Scars on each Temple

-

3 Scars on each Temple

-

null

-

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

yes

South East England

-

Capt. Wm Holman

Commander of the Ship Globe

below Ratcliff-Cross

null

-

5

null

all Charges

5 Guineas Reward, and all Charges bore

yes

ibid. - 27th December 1711

null

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=95

r0095

London Gazette

South East England

England

17 January 1713

5 November 1712

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Scipio

-

Ossion

Negro

-

24

male

middle Stature

somewhat Splayfooted

-

speaks imperfect English

null

-

a great Coat of light brown Cloth, a Jackcoat and old Leather Breeches, both with brass Buttons

no

null

-

Captain Foye

-

Bristol

Captain Foye; Mr. John Merriwether

- ; -

Bristol; Lloyd’s Coffee-house, Lombardstreet

null

-

5

null

-

5 l. Reward, and reasonable Charges

null

-

null

-

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.

https://www.runaways.gla.ac.uk/database/display/?rid=96

r0096

Daily Courant

South East England

England

19 January 1712

null

2

British Library: Burney Collection (Online)

Caesar

-

East-Indian

South Asia

17

male

-

well-shaped, with curled Hair

-

speaketh English very Plain

null

-

a Grey Cloath Coat lined with Blue, with Brass Buttons

no

yes

South East England

the Lucitania, at Gravesend

-

Mr. John Yeamans

Hatter

the Plough, a Hatter’s, Lombard-street

Mr. Henry Palmer

- ; -

Mr Hatfield’s, Little-Winchester-street

null

-

3

null

-

3 Guineas

yes

Post Man and the Historical Account - 22nd January 1712, p.2.

null

See r0842 for additional advertisement, which has a few differences.