DESERTED from the Continental Navy, the following Persons, viz. Daniel Collier, a short thick Fellow, about 23 or 24 Years of Age, has a red Face, Pockbroken stutters very much, supposed to be gone to the Eastward. ー An Indian Fellow named Ben Hazard, about 23 or 24 years of Age, about 5 feet, 5 or 6 Inches high, supposed to be gone to Hoosack. ー John Young, about 5 Feet 3 Inches high, about 35 Years of Age, been in Newport, had on a light coloured Jacket and Breeches ー Elijah Simmons, 48 Years of Age, 5 Feet 10 Inches high, pitted with the Small-Pox, stoops when he walks, wears his Hair, which is somewhat grey ー Richard Springer, a middle sized Man, of a middle Age, supposed to be gone to the Westward. ー Whoever will take up and secure either of the said Deserters and bring them, or give Information to the Subscriber, shall receive Thirty Shillings Lawful Money Reward for either of them, and all necessary Charges, paid by

Providence, January 5, 1776