Derby Mercury, Wednesday May 14th 1828
ABSCONDED – Whereas George Woodhouse, Apprentice, to John Austin, of Mappleton, near Ashbourn, in the county of Derby, Tailor, absented himself on the 27th April last, from the services of his said Master. All persons are hereby cautioned not to harbour or employ the said George Woodhouse, after this public notice; and whoever will give information of him, or lodge him in any of his Majesty`s Gaols, shall receive a reward of Two Guineas from the said John Austin.
The said George Woodhouse is 19 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, pale complexion, brown hair, dark eyes, and the nail at the end of each little finger grows considerably over, and turns inward in a remarkable manner. Had on a dark blue coat, and either blue or brown trowsers, and a black waistcoat. Mappleton 12th May 1828.