TX Runaway Slave Article

In reading a old microfilm I found this and thought it might help someone.

Runaway Negroes--Runaway from the plantations of P. D. McNeel and R. Mills, in the county of Brazoria, early in January, three African negro men.

Sanco, 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 negros can talk but little English.  They were taken near Victoria and delivered  to the sheriff and made their escape from him about the 14th of 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

This came out of a 1839 Texas paper that I read on Microfilm.

Theresa Carhart
P.O. Box 11282
College Station Tx. 77840
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Contributed by: Theresa Conley Carhart  theresac@gte.net