article from the providence gazette (1762-1800) deserted from my company in col. noye's regiment, on the 3d day of october, inst. nathan pearce, of charlestown, in this state, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high. whoever will take up and secure said pearce in any goal in the united states, or return him to said regiment, shall have five dollars reward, and all necessary charges, paid by john park, capt. tivertown, october 20. (providence gazette october 25, 1777)