Philadelphia, March 14, 1777.
Ten Dollars Reward.
Ran Away from the armed vessel Ranger, under my command, a certain William Burgen, born in Ireland, about 36 years of age, black short curled hair, about five feet ten inches high, a remarkable stout hearty looking fellow, very little addicted to liquor; he entered in October last, and received bounty and wages. Whoever apprehends said deserter and delivers him on board, shall be entitled to the above Reward and reasonable charges. ー It is most earnestly requested that no friends to their country will encourage or countenance him, as I am determined to put fully in execution the Resolve against such as are so lost to their country's good.
John Mitchell.
1. Pennsylvania Packet, March 18, 1777.