James Rush letter to John Mason, George Town, November 10, 1800.

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James Rush letter to John Mason, George Town, November 10, 1800.

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Writing one month after the execution of Gabriel, Rush discusses the disturbances caused by the slave patrols in the wake of Gabriel's rebellion. Rush notes that Governor Monroe has called for militia patrols of the various quarters to look for any "improper assemblage of Blacks." The militia were to bring such blacks before a magistrate or the commanding officer. Rush feared this power would be abused.

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Prosser, Gabriel, approximately 1775-1800

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Rush, James, fl. 1800.

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Mason, John, 1766-1849

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Virginia. Militia

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