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Alexandria's Slave Pens

In 1847 Alexandria and the Virginia side of the District of Columbia would be retroceded to the state of Virginia. Businessmen feared that slavery would be outlawed in the District, and that would end the slave trade in Alexandria.

In 1847 Alexandria and the Virginia side of the District of Columbia would be retroceded to the state of Virginia. Businessmen feared that slavery would be outlawed in the District, and that would end the slave trade in Alexandria.

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