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1841 February 8 . W[illia]m B. Stephenson ALS to Otho Scott; Hartford County, [Maryland].

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Box 3
Abstract:
Difficulties of laws/punishments for runaway slaves; consequences for blacks who are enslaved for a specific number of years and "elope" before their service expires, are too lax." Would it not be right to make the act of running away, the forfeiture of their freedom, and when reclaimed to be sold to the highest bidder..." He plans to petition the legislature to change the law.
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05