Deserted from the armed vessel Ranger, under my command, a certain William Bryan, about twenty years of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, fair complexion, and lightish short hair; clothing uncertain, as he had several suits. He was out on the first cruize in the privateer brig Gen. Montgomery, commanded by Captain James Montgomery from this port. It is imagined he is at a relation's over Schuylkill, and I am apprehensive he has absented himself for no other reason than overstaying his furlough, therefore if he returns to duty in seven days from the publication of this notice, I will fully excuse this his first offence; but if any person takes him up after that time, he shall have Twelve Dollars reward.

May 27.