Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

BROUGHT To Sumter Gaol, on the 13th June, An African Negro fellow who says his name is CUDJOE, and that he belongs to Charles Graves, living in Charleston. Cudjoe is 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high, appears to be about 26 years of age, well made and has two scars on his breast and one near his left eye--his clothing a round jacket and overalls of wool and cotton homespun. The owner is requested to come forward prove his property, pay charges and take him away within the time prescribed by law.