The Southampton Slave Revolt of 1831: A Compilation of Source MaterialHenry Irving Tragle |
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... taken prisoners : in fact almost all the ring leaders , with the exception of the Prophet , have been either taken or killed- Several have been captured who have confessed assisting in the murder of their mistress ' children . The ...
... taken prisoners : in fact almost all the ring leaders , with the exception of the Prophet , have been either taken or killed- Several have been captured who have confessed assisting in the murder of their mistress ' children . The ...
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... taken or killed , except Mr. Turner the leader , after whom there is a pursuit . " The troops will be discharged shortly . " The Gen. reports 48 prisoners . " The Richmond Troop is at Head Quarters , officers , and members , all well ...
... taken or killed , except Mr. Turner the leader , after whom there is a pursuit . " The troops will be discharged shortly . " The Gen. reports 48 prisoners . " The Richmond Troop is at Head Quarters , officers , and members , all well ...
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... taken place in other counties , I fear the scheme embraced a wider sphere than I had at first supposed . Only one free negro was in arms with them , and no white persons . Several free negroes , however , have been taken up under strong ...
... taken place in other counties , I fear the scheme embraced a wider sphere than I had at first supposed . Only one free negro was in arms with them , and no white persons . Several free negroes , however , have been taken up under strong ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Southampton County Virginia in 1831 | 13 |
Insurrection Rebellion or Revolt? | 21 |
Copyright | |
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alleged in delay ampton appeared arms arraigned August bar in custody blacks Carr Bowers citizens Cobb Commonwealth Confessions Counsel County of Southampton Court after hearing Court doth Court of Oyer day of September defendent Dismal Swamp Drewry Eppes escape Francis free Negroes Gent Goodwyn Governor guilty in manner guns Hark heard hearing the testimony Henry Irving insurgents insurrection Jack jail Jailor James L James Trezevant Jerusalem John Floyd killed knew to say late letter Levi Waller massacre master miles militia Monday morning murder named Nat Turner negro man slave night Norfolk North Carolina o'clock offered or alleged Original Oyer and Terminer Parker Peete Petersburg pleaded not guilty premises pleaded record Reese revolt Richard Porter Richmond Enquirer scene Sept September 1831 shot slave the property slavery South Southampton County Southampton Insurrection Swamp Thomas Thomas Barrow tion trial troops Virginia Whig white persons Whitehead witness