“Our citizens appear to be again at ease” 1811

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.

National Archives, Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library

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“Our citizens appear to be again at ease”