Slaves and Slavery
5
those carried off by British, discussed in peace negotiations
3
reported use of, as soldiers
2
and Declaration of Independence
2
incompatibility with American Revolution
3
proposals for abolition of
2
proposed conquest of Quebec by
1
Amer. love of luxury compared to Old Testament
1
Brit. payment for Amer. slaves liberated during Revolution
1
Coles against in Illinois
1
Gov. Martin and, in N.C.
2
JA on proposal to enlist an African American battalion
1
JA's attitude toward slave trade
1
JQA accused of favoring
1
Jefferson has slave accompany daughter to Europe
1
Joshua Steele ameliorates condition of slaves in Barbados
1
Trowbridge's and JA's comments on
1
actions by for freedom, Nos. 38-42
1
and annexation of Texas
1
and tobacco cultivation
1
as taxable property, debated in Continental Congress
1
basic potential of, defended
1
claims from War of 1812
1
curfew for, act regarding
1
drain on Congress' resources
1
emancipation of Phoebe Abdee
1
factor in British success in lower South
1
fear of insurrection by
1
in McDuffie amendment debates
1
institution in southern colonies, No. 42
1
legal basis for, No. 39
1
number of slaves owned by William Blake
1
petitions against and Gag Rule
1
prisoners of Barbary States forced into
1
reaction to British cruelty
1
resolution in Congress against importation of
1
suit by, in Newport v. Billing
See also: Abolition
See also: African Americans
