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Royal Gazette, Sept. 12, 1853

Report of two Deserters from the 76th Regt. of Foot, Charlottetown, P. E. Island, September 5, 1853

Man's Name, Samuel Sutliffe; Age, 25 years; Height, 5 feet, 6 inches; Complexion, fresh; Eyes, Grey; Hair, Brown, Date of Desertion, 4th September, 1853; Place of Desertion, Charlottetown, P. E. Island; Date of Enlistment, 9th February, 1846; Place of Enlistment, Manchester; Parish, Epton Brig; County, York; Trade, a Miner; Coat, Red Coatee; Cap, Regimental; Trowsers, Black; Remarks, Stout person, Hair Short, 3rd Desertion.

Man's Name, John McNamara; age, 28 1/2 years; Height, 5 feet, 6 1/2 inches; Complexion, fresh; Eyes, Grey; Hair, Dark Brown; Date of Desertion, 4th September, 1853; Place of Desertion, Charlottetown, P. E. Island; Date of Enlistment, 5th February, 1853; Place of Enlistment, Ennis; Parish, Drumcliff; County Clare; Trade, Laborer; Coat, Red Coatee; Cap, Regimental; Trowsers, Summer; Remarks, Hair short, looks sickly, 2nd Desertion.

H. W. Senhouse, Capt. 76th Regt.
September 5, 1853.