"Runaway Negroes," Telegraph and Texas Register, May 15, 1839
Summary: An ad asking for the return of three runaways from Brazoria. Gave each slave's name, age, height, complexion, and distinctive features like thick lips and high foreheads. Also said none of the runaways could speak English. Promised a reward for the return of each of them, though did not specify how much.
Runaway from the plantations of P.D. McNeel and R. Mills, in the county of Brazoria, early in January, three African negro men.
Saneo, about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, small eyes inclined to discharge matter from the corners, fine marks running down the cheeks, and high bold forehead.
Doo, black; about 30 years old, stout built and not much disposed to talk.
Luther or Lufa, black; about 28 years old, large and stout built, very thick lips.
These negroes can talk but little English. They were taken near Victoria and delivered to the sheriff and made their escape from him about the 14th March. It is requested to have them well secured if taken, and if convenient delivered to the subscriber at Brazoria.
A handsome compensation will be made for their delivery or safe custody. R. MILLS.
Brazoria april 3 12210[sic]
Source Copy Consulted: "Runaway Negroes," Telegraph and Texas Register, May 15, 1839, p. 4