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Capture of the slave ship Lyra...
Capture of the slave ship Lyra...
Item # 683638
July 28, 1858
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1858
* HMS Lyra slave ship
* Slaver sloop captured
The top of page 3 has an article: "A Slaver Seized at Key West" which mentions: "...Collector Baldwin has issued orders for the seizure of the barque Lyra for being fitted out as a slaver...that the barque was bound for the coast of Africa for any other than a lawful trading voyage...no doubt but that this vessel will be condemned..." with more.
Keep in mind that although slavery continued to exist into the Civil War, the importing of slaves was outlawed in 1808.
Four pages, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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