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Slave labor

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John W. McCalley Letter Regarding an Escaped Slave

 Collection — Small Collections Box 120
Identifier: SC 01743
Content Description

A letter from John W. McCalley to someone named William. The three page letter describes the circumstances around the escape of George, a person enslaved by McCalley.

Content warning: Contains language that is derogatory toward people enslaved, as well as towards people of color.

Dates: August 20th, 1851