14 October 2018

David Hutcheon - reward offered

REWARD.

WHEREAS, upon a Petition and Complaint from STEPHEN MABERLY, Esq. to the Sheriff of Aberdeenshire, with the concourse of the Procurator Fiscal, a Warrant was granted for the apprehension of DAVID HUTCHEON, then an Overseer at the Broadford Works, respecting the purloining and embezzling Yarns and other Goods, the property of Mr. Maberly; and whereas the said David Hutcheon absconded before the Warrant could be put in execution, a 
REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS
Is hereby offered, to any person who will give such information to Hugh Fullerton, Advocate, Procurator Fiscal of the County, as may lead to his apprehension.

DESCRIPTION.
DAVID HUTCHEON is aged about 40 - bald head - dressed as and has the appearance of a Seaman - his right hand crippled, and smaller than the other.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th October 1818.

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