1827 April 9, Death of John Hamlin:

Scope and content:

Hamlin was assaulted, choked, and suffocated to death by ten of his own slaves. The slaves further did burn the body of Hamlin to ashes with fire, scattered the bones and ashes and partially concealed the same by ploughing over the bones and ashes. The heart of Hamlin was found.

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Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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