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NYGWPB.770.107
5 Nov 1770:42 (1453)
Perth-Amboy, New-Jersey, Sept. 6, 1770. Deserted from the
29th regiment of foot, William Simpson, fifer, aged 19
years, 5 feet 3 inches high, born in the regiment, straight
and well made, fair complexion, thin face, long visage,
large nose. . . plays well on the flute and fife, and plays
a little on the violin and French horn. . . [5 lines]
Whoever apprehends and secures the above deserter, so that
he may be delivered over to the abovesaid regiment at Perth-
Amboy, or to the commanding officer of the 26th regiment at
New-York, shall receive ten dollars reward. . . [2 lines]
N.B. It is supposed the above deserter is gone towards
Boston or Halifax, having a brother in the 64th regiment at
Halifax. . . [3 lines]
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