The Value of Slaves
Summary
Editorial in Citizen: "Black Republican" journals are stating value of slaves in Maryland has decreased. Editor states this is untrue, Maryland still being in the Union and has the right to hold and retrieve "that species of property". Sees average value as about $1000. Believes Republicans using issue to break down the institution by destroying its value.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Republican Citizen
Publication Date: April 18th, 1862
Page/Column: 1A
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
