Slavery Related Data

N.Y. Times, Wed. Feb. 11, 1852
Sale of Massachusetts Free Negroes
The four Massachusetts free Negroes convicted of an attempt to abduct a slave, were sold at Galveston, in consequence of their inablity to pay fines.
Samuel QUALLS, of Alabama bought Anthony HAYS for $325, Levance SMITH for $370,
William BROWN $505; he bought to re-sell at Moblie.
John FOURTKEY, of Galveston, bought Jacob THOMPSON for $365 on speculation.

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