North Carolina, Supreme Court, Raleigh : State v Peter (a slave), December 1860.

Indictment for the rape of Narcissa Craig by a slave called Peter. There was also a second charge of assault with intent to commit rape. Guilty verdict affirmed. Chief Justice Pearson said that the fact that Narcissa had remained silent for 2 weeks before lodging her complaint did not necessarily me...

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Corporate Author:	Adam Matthew Digital (Firm) (digitiser.)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Series:	Slavery, abolition & social justice.
Subjects:	Court records Crime Punishment Sex Enslaved persons > Social conditions Violence North Carolina > New Hanover County
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