Marronnage — Fugitive Slave Advertisements

An African man, Who cannot tell his own or owner’s name, was taken up at my plantation. He is about five feet four inches high, with a large scar off his forehead, and four on each jaw; has lost two upper and one lower tooth; has on a red flannel shirt, osnaburgs trowsers and a hat; carries a small bag for snuff and tobacco, being a great snuffer. The owner may get him by proving the property and paying for this advertisement.