In judging of the welfare of the slaves, it is necessary to distinguish the different conditions of slavery. The most important distinction, both as regards numbers and its influence on the well being of the slave, is that between houseservants and farm
The slave, if he is indisposed to work, and especially if he is not treated well, or does not like the master who has hired him, will sham sickness - even make himself sick or lame - that he need not work.
As the last family stepped down from the block, the rain ceased, for the first time in four days the clouds broke away, and the soft sunlight fell on the scene. The unhappy slaves had many of them been already removed, and others were now departing with t
This site provides access to the raw data and documentation which contains information on slave ship movement between Africa and the Americas from 1817-1843.
