Deserted, on the night of the 7th instant, from the Continental armed Brig Andrew Doria, commanded by Isaiah Robinson, Esq; a certain Negroe man, named Patrick Dennis; he is a well set fellow, about 30 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, and is exceedingly fond of liquor; had on, when he went away, a Dutch cap, check shirt, canvas trowsers, with coarse shoes and brass shoe-buckles. Whoever apprehends said Negroe, and accrues him in goal, or brings him on board the Doria, shall be entitled to Eight Dollars, and reasonable charges, paid by

July 8, 1777.

As he is a Seaman, he may attempt going down Delaware Bay, on board some of the shallops; All Masters of vessels are therefore forbid harbouring or carrying him off at their peril.