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May 28, 1860

NEW YORK HERALD, May 28, 1860 

* African slave trade - Kongo
* American Slaver ship capture


The front page has an article headed: "The Slave Trade" "Additional Particulars Relative To The Slaver William, Late Of Baltimore, At Key West" which begins: "The William left the Congo River nine days before the Wildfire, having on board 790 slaves, and arrived here [Key West] with 513; 33 died after capture on their passage here..." with more.
Eight pages, good condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War