1861--Slave uprising

Item

Title
1861--Slave uprising
Date
10 May 1861
Formatted date
1861-05-10
Event type
Escape
Description
A slave uprising was reported on May 10, 1861. Initial reports were of an insurrection aided by 2 white men. A later conflicting article says not.
Bibliographic citation
"Enslaved Uprising, Unaided," Sacramento Daily Union, Sacramento, CA, 23 May 1861
"Enslaved Uprising, Aided by Two White Men," New York Times, New York, NY, 11 May 1861