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Run away the 13th of this Instant June, from his Master, William Tilly of Boston, Rope maker, a Carolina Indian Manservant, named Tom, about Two and Twenty Years of Age, He speaks good English, a well-set Fellow: He hath on a new black Hat, a new light coloured cloth Coat with pewter Buttons, lined with yellow, canvas Breeches buttoned at the Knees with pewter buttons, yarn Stockings Tarred, Leather Heeled Shoes.  
Whoever shall take up said Runaway, and him convey to his abovesaid Master, William Tilly, Rope-maker, near the Sign of the Bull in Boston, shall have Satisfaction to Content.  
Boston, June 14th. 1697.