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CJ-NH.779.002
10 Feb 1779:43 (591)
Camp Reading, near Danbury in the state of Connecticut,
January 23, 1779. Three hundred dollars reward. Deserters!
Perjured villains! Deserted a few days since, from Col.
Moses Hazen's Regiment the following men, viz. [6 lines
describing deserter Patrick Maddin] Thomas Larkins, alias
Kidman, born in England, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 9
inches high, of a black complection; has two scars on his
right cheek; much given to singing, swearing, and drunkeness
Richard Osman, alias Berry, a drummer, born in England,
about 19 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, of a fair
complection, is slender made; has lost one of his fore
teeth, and is somewhat knock-kneed. . . [53 more lines
describing 11 other deserters plus reward for returning them
to their regiment] [signed] Moses Hazen.
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