Ran away from the subscriber, living in Salisbury, a likely negro fellow, named Abraham, about thirty years old, about five feet six inches high and very lusty; is much pitted with the small pox, and of a yellow complexion; has  a defect in his right hand, occasioned by a burn which is very conspicuous. I will give three pounds to any person who will secure him so that I may get him again. – Conrod Bream, Salisbury, Oct 28, 1790

Source: North Carolina Chronicle or Fayetteville Gazette. 20 December 1790.