Prices for slaves in Richmond

The Richmond Enquirer lists prices brought for slaves on the local market.  For instance:  Men, 20 to 26 years, … $1450 to $1500….  Girls, from 12 to 15, $1,000 to $1100.   (Liberator, September 2, 1859)

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