1834 September 23, Death of Nelson (slave):

Scope and content:

"Not having God before his eyes," Nelson, a slave owned by Mary Stone, "being alone on the public road called the north landing road himself voluntarily or accidentally (being drunk) in a steer cart, caught his head between the spokes of said cart and caused his death."

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888