Ran away from the ship Providence, Abraham Whipple, Esq; Commander, Ephraim Dawley, of Exeter, in this State, 47 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark hair, eyes, and complexion: Also Thomas Mitchell, of North Kingstown, 26 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, darkish hair and eyes, both formerly belonging to Capt. [Samuel] Phillips's company, in Col. [William] Richmond's regiment: ー Whoever will take up said runaways and convey them on board said ship Providence, shall receive Five Dollars for each, and all necessary charges, paid by
Newport, Oct. 31, 1776.