Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Five Dollars Reward. ABSENTED himself, Boy BEN, a Mulatto, about twelve or fourteen years of age, light hair, very much curled: had on when he went away, a pair of purple buckskin pantaloons, homsepun waistcoat and corduroy jacket, with yellow cape, cuffs and pocket flaps. The above reward will be paid to any person who will deliver him to the Master of the Work-House, by applying at this office.