Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Runaway From the subscriber, on the 25th ult, a small sized Negro WENCH, named LOUISA, clothed with a purple calimanco petticoat, checked apron, pink cambrie wrapper, a red hand- kerchief on her head; of the Congo nation; speaks English and French – she went off, having a basket of cake, and a badge, No. 3. Whoever will apprehend the said Wench, or deliver her to me, shall be handsomely rewarded, as well for information given where she may be harbored.