Deserted from on board the armed ship Repulse, Peter Brusstar, Esq. Commander, now lying at Philadelphia, the following persons, viz.
John Dunbar, a seaman, about five feet seven inches high, dark complexion, short black hair, pretended to be one of those who ran off from the English, with a boat at Charlestown.
Samuel Prible, a seaman, about five feet eight inches high, dark complexion, appears to have been an officer, as he has on a blue coat faced with red, and an epaulet on one shoulder.
John Drifts, a seaman, a short well set little man, about twenty-five years of age, is well known in Philadelphia; he served his time in Moore and Furman's employ.
Peter Gain, a French sailor, and speaks bad English.
Daniel Hamil, a landsman, formerly a carter near the Drawbridge.
Bonsel James, a landsman, a shoemaker by trade, about five feet seven inches high, and fair complexion.
A reward of Ten Dollars each will be given for apprehending and securing the said Dunbar and Prible; and Eight Dollars for each of the other five [sic four].
Philad. July 7, 1777.
