Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Ran-Away, From the sloop Regulation on the 4th of April, a Negro Boy, named AARON BROWN; he is about ve feet high, sixteen years of age, very black, talks smart, stout and well made – had on when he went away, a pair of white duck trowsers, blue jacket and check shirt. He is very artful, frequently speaks of Philadelphia and New-Providence: it is probable he will en- deavor to get on to Philadelphia. Whoever will deliver him on board the above vessel, or to the master of the work-house, shall receive Five Dollars reward and all reasonable expences.