"Committed to jail, a negro man Cary, a large scar on his forehead."
E.W. Morris, sheriff of Warren County, in the "Vicksburg [Mi.] Register," March 28, 1838.
"Committed as a runaway, a negro man Jack, he has several scars on his face."
Mr. John P. Holcombe, In the "Charleston Mercury," April 17, 1828.
"Absented himself, his negro man Ben, has scars on his throat, occasioned by the cut of a knife."
Mr. Geo. Kinlock, in the "Charleston, S.C. Courier," May 1, 1839.
"Ranaway, negro boy Kitt, 15 or 16 years old, has a piece taken out of one of his ears."
Wm. Magee, sheriff, Mobile Co. in the "Mobile Register," Dec. 27, 1837.
"Committed to jail, a runaway slave, Alexander, a scar on his left check."
Mr. Henry M. McGregor, Prince George County, Maryland, in the "Alexandria [D.C.] Gazette," Feb. 6, 1838.