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The Mexican War... Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
The Mexican War... Three slave-related ads from this leading slave import city...
Item # 695244
December 30, 1847
THE CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Dec. 30, 1847 In 14 years this city would be the hotbed for secession from the Union, not surprising given it was the largest American point of disembarkation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Page 2 has some lengthy reporting on the Mexican War headed: "From the Rio Grande".
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For Sale--Land, Negroes and Stock of All Kinds..." with further particulars, and another notes the sale of 284 slaves.
Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2 & 3, archivally rejoined at the spine minor wear at margins, good condition.
Page 3 has three slave-related ads, one headed: "For Sale--Land, Negroes and Stock of All Kinds..." with further particulars, and another notes the sale of 284 slaves.
Four pages, archival strengthening across the central fold on pages 2 & 3, archivally rejoined at the spine minor wear at margins, good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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