Philadelphia, March 7, 1777.
Deserted this day from the Tormenter, armed boat, belonging to this state, John Dunn, by trade a house carpenter, about twenty-five years of age, five feet five inches high, fair complexion and sandy hair. He had on a white flannel shirt, and the regimentls of the Pennsylvania Fifth battalion, to which he formerly belonged. He is supposed to be gone towards Burlington, as some of his friends live there. vVhoever sectires said deserter, so that I get him again, shall have Four Dollars reward, and reasonable charges.