Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

Thirty Dollars Reward Will be paid on proof to conviction, of the person or persons who may attempt to harbor or carry out of the state, SOMERSET, a NEGRO FELLOW, belonging to the estate of John McCall, deceased, who ran away from his mistress at Columbia, some weeks ago ; he is a stout black fellow, five feet ten inches high, 28 to 30 years of age ; has a large scar on the inner part of his right arm, at the bending, having been cut with a knife. He is well known on James Island, and in Charleston, where he has lately been seen, but may attempt to leave the state. A reward of Ten Dollars will be paid for delivering him to the Master of the Work-House in Charleston, and a further sum of ten dollars on proof to conviction, of his being harboured by a slave.