Citation - Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia: 1781.10.17

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Index Entry Fiddle, played by runaway Negro named Peet 
Location Bucks County 
Citation
PG-P.781.037
17 Oct 1781:23 (2679)
Ran away, the night of the 14th instant, two Negroe men, the
one named Peet, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches
high, well set, with a scar on his under lip occasioned by a
blister; had on and took with him . . . [7 lines, clothing]
He has his fiddle along, and is very fond of fiddling; he is
not fond of strong liquor.
  The other named Cuff, about 19 years of age . . . [7
lines]  Whoever secures said Negroes shall have ten pounds
reward, or five pounds for either, if secured in any goal in
the state, or brought to their owner, living in Hilltown
township, Bucks County.  Oct. 15. [signed] Henry Lewis.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia 
Date 1781.10.17 
Publisher Hall and Sellers 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0037428
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