Conspiracy to Effect an Insurrection of the Blacks in Henrico County, Virginia
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Conspiracy to Effect an Insurrection of the Blacks in Henrico County, Virginia
Description
Newman warns of a possible conspiracy by slaves to foment a rebellion in Henrico County, Virginia. He urges that Virginia's arms and equipage be moved to Harpers Ferry to keep them from being seized by the conspirators.
year created
1800
month created
09
day created
11
author
sent from location
War Office
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Jonathan Newman
Major Heth
Executive [Governor] of the State
the late 7th Regiment
Secretary of State
Chiefs of the Conspirators
Blacks
Citizens
Brig. Gen. Wilkinson
recruiting party
Secretary of the Navy
notable location
Philadelphia
War Office
Henrico County, Virginia
Harpers Ferry
City of Washington
notable item/thing
indisposition
conspiracy to effect an insurrection of the blacks
state arms
seizure
arms and camp equipage
hazardous and exposed situation
danger not so imminent
precautions
possession of the arms
safe situation
Colors for the four regiments of infantry
clothing
50 tons of saltpeter
document number
1800091115001
page start
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