As published by Benjamin Towne of Philadelphia between 1775
and 1784
Complied and Edited by Sue Huesken and Karen Mullian
“The following 42 runaway servant advertisements were
gleaned from The Pennsylvania Evening Post, a newspaper published by Benjamin
Towne. This 34 page book includes an introduction, runaway
advertisements, clothing and textile charts, index of women, and additional
reading. The following is an exert from this interesting little book.
[January 6, 1778]
RAN AWAY on the morning of the thirtieth of Dec. last, from
the subscriber, living in Combes’s alley, an apprentice girl named MARGARET
TAGGART, of Irish extraction. Had on when she went away, a black silk bonnet
with white silk lining, a yellow striped linsey short gown, blue quilted
petticoat, yarn stockings, high heeled leather shoes and large brass buckles;
has about four years to serve, and is suppose to be lurking about the barracks.
Whoever apprehends her and brings her home, shall receive ONE SHILLING reward and
no charges.
January 6, 1778.
JONATHAN WILLIS
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