Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Quebec, 6th March, 1787. RAN-AWAY From the Subscriber, between the hours of seven and eight o'clock, yesterday evening, a NEGRO WENCH named BETT, about eighteen years old, middle stature, speaks the English, French and German languages well; had on when she went away, a blue Kersey Jacket and Pettycoat, a dark cotton Cap with yellow strings, and an Indian Shawl round heer neck, was big with child, and within a few days of her time. Whoever will apprehends said Negress, and secure her return, shall be paid A REWARD of TWENTY DOLLARS, and all reasonable expences.