Lot 3012
Fugitive Slaves, 1853 folded letter datelined Rockingham, N.C. to Lynchburg, Va. regarding a fugitive slave girl who was captured and jailed and eventually resold. The letter cites prices for these girls varying from $150 to $900; address leaf bears manuscript postmarks "Troublesome, N.C., July 30" and "Paid 3"; Fine. Runaway slaves were normally arrested and returned under the Fugitive Slave Act.
Estimate $100 - 150
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| Realized $140 |
