Papers of the Society for the Prevention of Absconding and Abducting of Slaves [manuscript], 1833-1849.

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Papers of the Society for the Prevention of Absconding and Abducting of Slaves [manuscript], 1833-1849.

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Minutes and resolutions, 1833-1849, some of which were kept by Thomas Nelson in his capacity as secretary. Resolutions pertain to legislation concerning movement of slaves and free blacks, the slave trade in general, and some specific instances of fugitive slaves.

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Nelson, Thomas, fl. 1833.

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Society for the Prevention of Absconding and Abducting of Slaves (Richmond, Va.)

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Society formed by slave holders in Richmond and Manchester, Va., to provide financial compensation for the return of fugitive slaves. From the description of Papers of the Society for the Prevention of Absconding and Abducting of Slaves [manuscript], 1833-1849. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647849815 ...