Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

ABSENTED From service about the 1st of December, JACK, a Negro Man, by trade a Carpenter, full 6 feet high, proportionably made, about 45 years of age; he formerly belonged to Edward Dar- rell, deceased. Jack is shing in canoes--he may attempt to get employment on board of coasting vessels; information states he has offered his service to go in the St. Mary’s trade; he wears his beard long, has lost some of his front or eye teeth; the bone of his cheek which circles his eye is prominent; ge- nerally wears a tarpaulin hat; when walking his step is lenghty.