Twenty Dollars Reward

Deserted from the Brigantine Resistance, Samuel Chew, Commander, Samuel Culver; He is a lusty well set Man, of a down, or Indian shade, is by Trade a Mason, and is supposed to be lurking about Groton. Whoever will take up the said Deserter, and send him on Board the above named Brig, or secure him in Gaol, that I may have him again, or send him on Board any of the United States Ships, so that he may serve the Time he Inlisted for, shall be intitled to the above Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by

Brig Resistance, New London, August 24, 1777.