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TitleSlave Pass

Held atSenate House Library, University of London

Reference codeMS758

Date1845 March 23

Creator
- UnknownMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  Details of the creator were unknown at the time of the compilation of this finding aid.

Scope and ContentAmerican slave pass: 'Pass Jane about town for one month 'till 10 oclock at night'. Signed by W Woodbridge on 23 March 1845.

NotesA Negro slave was not allowed to go beyond the confines of his or her owner's plantation without written permission. On this 'pass' was written the name of the slave, the place he or she was permitted to visit, and the time beyond which he or she must not fail to return. A pdf of the pass is attached to this description.

Conditions governing accessOpen for research. At least 24 hours notice is necessary for research visits.

Extent1 sheet

Physical description1¼" x 6¾"

Finding aidsCollection level description. Hard-copy catalogue also available in the Library's Special Collections Reading Room.

Related files

http://archives.ulrls.lon.ac.uk/resources/MS758.pdf

Level of descriptionfonds

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