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Richardson, William H. (fl. 1852) "Statements Relative to Slaves Executed, Reprieved for Transportation &c. "

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09820 Author/Creator: Richardson, William H. (fl. 1852) Place Written: various Type: Pamphlet Date: 2 March 1852 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23.3 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Statements Relative to Slaves Executed, Reprieved for Transportation &c," dated March 2, 1852. Contains three pages of tables that gives the names of enslaved people, slaveowner names, crimes charged against the enslaved, dates of reprieves and execution and amount of money made from selling the enslaved. Data gathered by the Executive Department and sent to the House of Delegates.

Richardson, William H., fl. 1852
Bob, fl. 1852
Posey, fl. 1852
Peter, fl. 1852
Willis, fl. 1852

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