Resolution to apprehend Tom, June 1809

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Title

Resolution to apprehend Tom, June 1809

Subject

Slavery--Fugitive slaves; Jesuits--History--19th century;

Description

In 1809, the Corporation of Roman Catholic Clergymen resolved to apprehend Tom, a runaway slave from the White Marsh plantation.

Creator

Maryland Province Archives

Publisher

Georgetown Slavery Archive

Date

1809-06

Contributor

Elsa Barraza Mendoza

Rights

Maryland Province Archives, Society of Jesus

Relation

GSA179

Format

PDF

Language

English

Type

Manuscript

Identifier

GSA179

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Text

8. Resolved that Negro Tom a runaway slave from the White Marsh be apprehended if possible, and that the Corporation guarantee the person or persons apprehending him from all damages on that acc

Original Format

Manuscript

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Citation

Maryland Province Archives , “Resolution to apprehend Tom, June 1809,” Georgetown Slavery Archive, accessed September 20, 2024, http://slaveryarchive.georgetown.edu/items/show/195.

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