Louisiana, Supreme Court, New Orleans : Arnoult v Deschapelles, January 1849.

Plaintiff sues to recover the value of a slave called Henry from the defendant. The plaintiff claimed that Henry had been killed by a slave called Lewis, who belonged to the defendant. When asked why he had stabbed Henry, Lewis is said to have replied because I found him in my cabin, with my wife. T...

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Corporate Author:	Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (digitiser.)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Slavery, abolition & social justice.
Subjects:	Adultery Court records Crime Death Marriage Trials (Murder) Louisiana > Jefferson
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