Mail robbery. George Woodcock, Clerk in the Inland Department, accused of embezzling letters
General Post-Office, June 18, 1779
Raguin Code: NEWS –7903
GEORGE Barris Woodcock, late one of the Clerks in the Inland Department of this Office, having been detected in secreting and embezzling Letters, has absconded. He is about 17 Years of Age, tall and slim, rather fair Complexion, and wears his own Hair, of a light brown Colour, tied behind.
Whoever apprehends the said George Barris Woodcock, so that he may be brought to Justice, shall receive a Reward of FIFTY POUNDS.
ANTH. TODD, Secretary.