Episodes Located: HOUSTON, Texas in the 1860's

  1. Land Trade for more Slaves
    date August 25, 1861 to 1861map HOUSTON, Texastags African-Americans, Migration/Transportation, Slavery

    Texas land was ideal for slaveholders. There was seemingly no end to the vast land territory, there were long growing seasons, and they could grow multiple crops throughout the year. Although slavery arrived late to Texas, it soon became as powerful as an institution as elsewhere in the South.

    One example of the desire to attain slaves to work the land is evident in the slave trade offer...