Deserted from the Lion armed boat, belonging to this state, John Wood, country born, about five feet nine inches high, and pitted with the smallpox. He had on, when he went away, an artillery uniform coat, light colour jacket, black shag breeches, new beaver hat, old shoes with pewter buckles. He is supposed to be gone into the Jersies.

Also John Gela, born in Old France, and cannot talk English, about five feet high. He had on, when he went away, a chip hat, old blue surtout coat, old blue inside jacket, and trousers.

Whoever secures said deserters, and puts them on board any of the armed vessels of this state, shall have Twelve Dollars reward and reasonable charges.