Wife Absconded

Whereas my wife Nancy HARTLEY, has absconded from Bed and Board with me, and has taken up with evil Communication, and has robbed me of great Part of what little Property I possessed: I therefor thus publicly disclaim her; and caution all persons from giving her Credit, as I cannot be answerable for her Conduct in any Case whatsoever.  — Joshua HARTLEY

Dec. 15, 1801

Source: Raleigh Register & North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, January 5, 1802.