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