Slavery Origins in Illinois Traced to Early Louisiana Trade
The article traces how slavery took root in Illinois through 18th century Louisiana origins. It notes Louis XIII's edict, Crozat's charter, the Company of the West, New Orleans founding in 1718, Renault's 1719 slave shipments, and the move of enslaved people to Kaskaskia under early colonial charters and traders.
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Prudency
Republicain
New York Herald
Pennsylvania
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New Jersey
United States
Senate
Republicar
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Wits
Ohio
Rhode
Massachusetts
Vermont
Michigan
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Kunsan
New Jerseys
New York
st. clid
Herald
Douglas
Illinois
Charleston
Ilinois
Slingin
Louisiana
Clinois
Louis XIII
M. Crozet
Lousiana
Crozart
Crown
Company of the West
Company of the Tadies
Mississippi Compay
John Law
New Orleans
Company of the Indies
Phillip Francis Renault
Fort Charleres
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Crozat
company of the’West
St.Domingo
Africca
Renault
Kaskaskia
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Fragmented political and local notes mix with odd anecdotes
A jumble of editorial and notices from Washington and Indiana scenes. Includes anti intervention themes, Slavery debates in the territories, a Buffalo or Illinois political quip, local robbery report near Connersville, anonymous opinions on speeches, recipe notes, hospitality reflections, and Milwaukee election notes with historical misstatements.
Christian traveler on steamboat distributes tracts then torn by reader
A Christian traveler on a steamboat handed out tracts to passengers. One man folded a tract and cut it with a knife, exposing the words God and Eternity. The man pocketed the fragment, later consumed alcohol in a tavern, and this event leads into broader chatter about religion and a political constitutional note.
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Capet
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