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Summary

Proceedings of the October session of Circuit Court include several cases involving African Americans - some charged with burglary, some with enticing slaves away from owners, etc. Some cases involve slaves, others involve free Negroes. In some instances, they are acquitted and in others are found guilty and punished. Names given.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: December 5th, 1860

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • African Americans

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