Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Grange-Hill, Westmorland, March 28, 1809. ABSCONDED about six weeks ago, a Negro Man, named TOM, of the Moco country, by trade a backsmith, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 8 to 9 inches high, well-made, deep black complexion, and is supposed to be marked IF on both his shoulders. He is a plausible fellow, but cannot speak English very plain: he will, however, most probably attempt to pass as free, having been near Sweet-River, in this parish, about a month ago, dressed in a long blue coat, had on boots, and said he was on his way to St.