Slaves, Slavery and Free Blacks Court and Legislative Materials, 1820-1835
undefined — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Includes a portion of Magistrate's court register with some references to slaves; court case of South Carolina versus Edward Smith, a sailor who distributed abolitionist material to Charleston blacks; Petition for Change of Trustee and Relief
for William and Laura Decoster and copies of Charleston laws pertaining to slaves.
Dates
- Creation: 1804-1873
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.5 linear feet (2 archival boxes, 5 record cartons)
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
Contact:
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu