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Subject:	Re: Treason and Other People, Too
From:	Brent Tarter <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:05:39 -0500
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We think of treason as rebellion against your own government, which
interpretation is derived from the old law of treason as David has
accurately described it. Slaves in rebellion were committing treason against
their government and their governors (or owners). Inciting slaves to rebel
could be covered by the same interpretation of the law of treason. In 1859,
Virginia tried, convicted, and executed John Brown for treason. Brown never
lived in Virginia except for a short time in a jail, but his attempt to lead
an insurrection was covered by a Virginia treason statute.

Brent Tarter
The Library of Virginia
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