Commodore John Shaw was one of the officers charged with combating the German Coast Uprising. He reports here that the slaves were quickly subdued. Casualties from the uprising included 2 white men. Approximately 95 slaves were shot during the battle or executed after trial.
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“Our citizens appear to be again at ease” 1811
National Archives, Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library