(Runaway Slave Advertising) An interesting advertisement seeking the apprehension of three runaway slaves, placed in a Charleston newspaper in March, 1820 The ads bear vignettes of slaves on the run, and seek: .my negro wench named Nancy... plausible when disposed to evade detection. . The ad also seeks Moses and Abraham , and warns masters of vessels not to transport them out of state as the law shall be rigorously enforced. . Attractively matted for display.