Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. Eloped from the subscriber on the 21st of March, a Negro Man named SAM, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, yelllow complexion, tolerably well made, has a scar about an inch long in some part of his forehead; had on when he went away, a black broadcloth coat, yellown or striped homemade pantaloons, a fur hat with a pretty large brim. I am apprehen- sive he will endeavour to get to Charleston.