Alexandria, July 18th 1776.
Four Dollars Reward
Deserted last night from Capt. John Allison's company of Marines, John Pierce, born in Maryland, 18 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, fair hair tied behind, a thin spare lad and fair complexion: Whoever secures said deserter, so that he may be returned to his company, or sent to Alexandria, shall receive the above reward, with reasonable charges paid by
John Allison, Capt. of Marines.
It is probable he will endeavour to enlist in the troops now raising in Maryland, therefore all recruiting parties are desired to be particular in regard of him.
