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NYJ-N.770.133
18 Oct 1770:33 (1450)
Perth-Amboy, New-Jersey, Sept. 6, 1770. Deserted from the
29th regiment of foot, William Simpson, Fifer, aged 19
years, 5 feet, 8 inches high, born in the regiment, straight
and well made, fair complexion, thin face, long visage,
large nose, large limbs, short brown hair, blue eyes, speaks
short, and pretty much on the Irish accent; a large hole or
hollow on the top part of his scull, occasioned by a
fracture received at Castle Island; no hair growing on it;
plays well on the flute and fife, and plays a little on the
violin and French horn. Had on when he went away, a short
yellow coat, fac'd red, . . . [3 more lines describing
clothes] Whoever apprehends and secures the above deserter,
so that he may be delivered over to the commanding officer
at Perth- Amboy, or to the commanding officer of the 26th
regiment at New-York, shall receive ten dollars reward, on
application to either commanding officer. . . [2 more lines]
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