Jacob, Former Slave of Major O. Bryant

COMMITTED,

To the Jail of Lowndes County, on 18th inst., a negro man named JACOB. Said negro is between 45 and 50 years of age, 5 feet six or seven inches in height, of dark complexions, and upper front teeth out.

This boy says his master (Major O. Bryant) left South Carolina, Horry District for Florida about two years ago; that in crossing a river or large creek in Orange county, Fla., he was drowned; that one Mr. Holcomb, who was traveling with his master at the time he was drowned took him, (Jacob) one wagon, and three horses into his possession; that he sold the wagon and horses at Ocala, Fla.; that he (Jacob) has been traveling with said Holcomb for two years past; and finally, he left the said Holcomb for the purpose of returning home again.

The owner is requested to come forward and reclaim his property, or he will be dealt with as the law directs. L. R. LLOYD, SHERIFF L. C. Feb. 18th, 1860¹

¹The Watchman, Hayneville, Alabama, April 6, 1860, page 4.