The Differences Slavery Made: A Close Analysis of Two American Communities
Staunton Vindicator, "Departure of Emancipated Negroes--Don't Want to Leave," October 14, 1859

Summary

Out of 44 ex-slaves who had been set free, seven "chose to remain in servitude rather than enjoy their freedom outside Old Virginia."

EXCERPT:

"Some of those who did leave, were thrown on the boat by main force, so much opposed were they to leaving, and many expressed their determination of returning to Virginia as soon as opportunity afforded."

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Points of Analysis to this Data:

"White people in Augusta rarely discussed slavery openly and for the most part only did so under provocation when they hoped to defend their institution."


Citation: Key = E184
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