Citation - Boston Gazette: 1777.02.03

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Index Entry Deserter, American drummer, named Wier, James 
Location Roxbury 
Citation
BG.777.004
3 Feb 1777:31 (1133)
Deserted from my company, James Lynsey, 25 years of age, 5
feet 4 inches high, had on a sailor's habit.  Also, James
Wier, a drummer, when on march for Ticonderoga, at Roxbury,
about 20 years old, 5 feet 5 inches high, light complexion;
had on a scarlet coat faced with black, leathers breeches,
white shoes and a beaver hat; he belong'd to Derry in
New-England.  Twenty dollars reward will be paid for
apprehending either of the above deserters, by Isaiah
Stetson, Capt.
Feb. 3, 1777.


Generic Title Boston Gazette 
Date 1777.02.03 
Publisher Edes, Benjamin, returned to Boston 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0006594
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