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Summary

Harriet Matthews, an African American woman from Frederick, was found guilty of larceny and sold for the term of 2 years and 6 months. Two African American men, Abraham Sasner and William Edwards were found guilty of robbery and imprisoned.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: November 18th, 1863

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans

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