16 June 2019

REWARD OFFERED for apprehension of William Morrison

WILLIAM MORRISON, sometime CLERK in Aberdeen, absconded from his situation on Saturday last, the 5th June curt. taking with him about L. 96 of COMMERCIAL BANK of SCOTLAND NOTES,

A REWARD OF TEN GUINEAS
Is hereby offered, to any person who will apprehend him, or give such information to David Copland, Insurance Broker, Aberdeen, as may lead to a discovery of his person, the informer's name to be kept secret, if required.  Besides the Money, the said William Morrison is supposed to have a FORGED BILL, of L. 376. 14s. which he attempted to pass here.  It is drawn on the Firm of Messrs. Nicol, Reid, and Co. Shipbuilders, which the Public are cautioned against taking.

The said WILLIAM MORRISON is about 18 year of age, stout made, round full face, and large blue eyes; is of fair complexion, light harir, about 5 feet 2 inches high.  Had on when he absconded, a long Dark Blue Coat, a dark coloured Vest, mixed Grey Pantaloons, Grey Stockings; walked slow, with his hands generally in his Pantaloon Pockets.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th June 1819.


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