Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Law and Order in 19th Century America, 1636-1880 Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Law and Order in 19th Century America, 1636-1880 Access information: Access on and off campus. Description: This module documents the international and domestic traffic in slaves in Britain’s New World colonies and the United States, providing important primary source material on the business aspect of the slave trade. In addition to records on the slave trade, this module also includes letters received by the Attorney General on law and order in 19th century America. These letters cover the slave trade, general slavery matters including runaway slaves and rights of slaves, and other legal issues. This article was published on 2024-08-21
