1840, Unnamed, Violence (Punishment)

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1840, Unnamed, Violence (Punishment)

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If enslaved persons were out past the 9 o'clock curfew, they were subject to whipping or confinement.

Partial Transcript: "It was discretionary with the Town Marshal to whip or confine all negroes found on the streets after nine o'clock"

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1840

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