Excerpt from Case of George Latimer
The above affidavit was subscribed and sworn to by said James B. Gray, before fne, Miles King, mayor of said (borough of Norfolk and State of Virginia, at the time and place, and verified in the manner stated in the caption of said affidavit.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical record of the 1842 court case of George Latimer, an enslaved man who escaped to Boston and was accused of stealing money and goods from his slaveholder, James B. Gray. The book explores the legal proceedings and arguments related to the Fugitive Slave Acts and the broader issue of slavery in the United States. The author delves into the ethical, legal, and political debates surrounding the case, shedding light on the complex and controversial landscape of slavery in the antebellum period. Through extensive analysis of court documents, the book provides a nuanced perspective on the interplay between individual rights, constitutional principles, and the deep-rooted divisions of the time. Ultimately, the book serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of slavery and the resilience of those who fought for freedom amidst adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334750052_0
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