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  1. Slave Runs Away from Harsh Master
    date November, 1851map GREENSVILLE, Virginiatags African-Americans, Race-Relations, Slavery

    In November 1851, a 36-year-old slave by the name of Charles was reported missing. Charles' abrupt disappearance enraged his master, John C. Kerric. On November 22, 1851, Kerric wrote an impassioned letter to his friend, Robert T. Hubard, describing his unfortunate situation. Kerric explained that Charles ran away and was purchased by a plantation owner on the "other side of the mountain." He questioned...