Raynors HCA 2014-11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2014
An authentic issue of the The Liberator, Boston, November 2, 1838, 4pp, disbound, slightly tanned, lightly foxed, VG. From the interior we have several reports of the siezure and binding for trial of Rev. John B.Mahan. Mahan was charged with “aiding and assisting certain slaves, tyhe property of the said William Greathouse, to make their escape ... out of and beyond the state of Kentucky. This important fugitive slave case gained national attention as Mahan was extridited from Ohio to Kentucky on a warrant which is documented in this report. Ultimately Mahan was found not guility, as reported in the second issue of this lot, ... plus, The Liberator, Boston, November 30, 1838, 4pp, disbound, slightly tanned, lightly foxed, VG. 2 issues
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