“At the south, a gentleman can have a shoal of colored children without any disgrace, but if he is known to purchase them, with the view of setting them free, the example is thought to be dangerous to their "peculiar institution," and he becomes unpopular.” SlaveryAfrican AmericansBlacksWhitesSlavesSlave OwnersMixed Races Book:Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Source: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
“The contents of Mr. Thorne's letter, as nearly as I can remember, were as follows: "I have seen your slave, Linda, and conversed with her. She can be taken very easily, if you manage prudently. There are enough of us here to swear to her identity as your property. I am a patriot, a lover of my country, and I do this as an act of justice to the laws.” SlaveryPatriotismLawsSlavesSlave OwnersFugitive Slaves Book:Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Source: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl