Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Kingston, Dec 14, 1811 Runaway from the Subscriber, about two weeks ago, a Negro Man, named STEPHEN, a Coromantee, about five feet high, well made, speaks fast, and is a very artful fellow; one of his little fingers is drawn up: Had on, when he went away, white Jean Pantaloons, and a Check Shirt: By trade a Baker. This is to caution all Masters of Vessels not to take him off the island, and all persons not to employ or harbour him, as the Law will be strictly enforced against them. […] ANN BRIDGWATER, Corner of Charles Street and Matthews- Lane.