Peter, MD, 1778 January

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Negro Peter

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ITS

Rape
Upper Marlboro (Prince George's Co.)
Hanged January 1778 (no exact date)

Peter was the slave of Mr. Stephen West.
On 6-15-77 he raped a white woman named
Ann Newitt. His value was set at £150
Maryland currency.

Pardon Papers of the Governor & Council
1777-1785. Box 1 Folder #25

Negro Peter

Offence:
Location:
Result:

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1778

Rape
Upper Marlboro (Prince George's Co.)
Hanged January 1778 (no exact date)

Peter was the slave of Mr. Stephen West.
On 6-15-77 he raped a white woman named
Ann Newitt. His value was set at £150
Maryland currency.

Pardon Papers of the Governor & Council
1777-1785. Box 1 Folder #25

Negro Peter

Offence:
Location:
Result:

Details:

Rape
Upper Marlboro (Prince George's Co.)
Hanged January 1778 (no exact date)

Peter was the slave of Mr. Stephen West.
On 6-15-77 he raped a white woman named
Ann Newitt. His value was set at £150
Maryland currency.

Pardon Papers of the Governor & Council
1777-1785. Box 1 Folder #25

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