NEGRO SLAVERY IN WISCONSIN AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Milwaukee, WI: Parkman Club Publications, 14 September 1897. First Edition. Softcover. Stapled printed green wraps (6-5/8" x 9-1/2"); 211-244 pages plus blank and covers. The Ordinance of 1787 forbade the practice of slavery or involuntary servitude in any form in the Northwest Territory, making it a crime to own and possess humans as slaves. Despite federal law making it a crime to own and possess humans as slaves, slavery existed in Wisconsin. This paper describes a number of case histories, mostly of those bringing slaves to Wisconsin from other states, and the various reactions of Wisconsin residents. Mostly unopened. Rear wrap neatly detached. Very Good and quite uncommon. Item #021571
Price: $450.00