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Slave Auction at Richmond, Virginia, 1856.

Butler's slaves were sold in an auction similar to the one in this illustration

CREDIT: "Slave auction at Richmond, Virginia," 1856. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Reproduction Number LC-USZ62-15398.



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