Sheriff's Sale of a Free Negro
Summary
The Orphans' Court ruled that Lewis Patrick, an African American presently free, will be sold to serve as a slave until January 1, 1861 because he lacks “good & industrious habits” and has no means to support himself
Article Source
Newspaper: The Carroll County Democrat
Publication Date: December 2nd, 1860
Page/Column: 3A
Town: Westminster, MD
County: Carroll
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Civil Liberties
