Manumission of Slaves
Summary
A large number of slaveowners in Washington County are manumitting their slaves before June 1 when it becomes illegal to do so unless the Negroes leave the state. [from Hagerstown Herald]
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: June 8th, 1860
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
