Citation - South Carolina Gazette (Timothy): 1745.12.02

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Index Entry Deserter, Witley, Thomas, plays fiddle 
Location Georgia 
Citation
SCG-C.745.029
2 Dec 1745:22 (610)
Whereas William Davison, together with several other persons
whose names are hereunder mentioned, and their persons
described, did on or about the 20th of November desert his
Majesty's service, from the Honourable General Oglethorpe's
Regiments in Georgia, and plundered the house of Capt.
William Horton Commander in Chief at Frederica, and likewise
carried away the Frederica Scout boat.  And by information,
I am satisfied they intend to land at Winyaw, and from
thence proceed to Cape-Fear, and there embark of New-York. 
These are therefore to give notice, that any person or
persons apprehending. . .  [13  lines, terms, reward: 20 L
for Davison, 5 L for others, signed] Stephen Bedon, jun. . .
[description of 5 men]
  Thomas Witley a fresh complexioned thin lad, about 22
years of age, 5 feet 6 inches, plays on the fiddle, dark
brown hair. . . [3 more men]


Generic Title South Carolina Gazette (Timothy) 
Date 1745.12.02 
Publisher Timothy, Peter 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1745 
Bibliography B0046206
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