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No More Manumissions

Summary

The recent state law that prohibits the manumission of slaves takes affect on June 1 (1860). Those who wish to free their slaves should do so before then.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: May 23rd, 1860

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Pre-War Events
  • Slavery / Emancipation

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