Colored Convicts
Summary
Negro girl named Simms convicted of setting fire to Sartzman barn in Washington Co. State law mandates she be sold out of state, but war prevents this. The editor urges the legislature to take action to resolve the problem.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: January 1st, 1862
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Home Front / Effects of War
- African Americans
