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SLAVE STAMPEDE––Eleven negroes confined in Harris Edmondson's jail and awaiting transportation south, escaped from confinement Saturday night and have not since been heard of. The police have been notified there is but little doubt but that the runaways will soon be apprehended.––[American.
Citation
"Slave Stampede," Richmond (VA) Enquirer, January 13, 1857, p. 2
Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
Virginia
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Coverage Type
Original
Location of Coverage- City
Richmond
Location of Coverage- State
Virginia
Contains Stampede Term
Yes