Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

FORTY DOLLARS REWARD. Ranaway from my plantation, on Santee, near the great Savan- nah, on the 13th of February last, my Negro Man ABEL, he is about 40 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, dark complexion, two or three of his ngers crooked, speaks very mild, in com- mon with a smile; had on when he eloped, wool and cotton homespun clothes, but having others, may change her dress. All persons are forbid harboring or taking him out of the state, as the law will be rigidly enforced.