John Barden, who is Head of Reference and Research Services at the University of Richmond Law School, wrote his dissertation, "'Flushed with Notions of Freedom': The Growth and Emancipation of a Virginia Slave Community, 1732-1812" (Duke, 1993) on Robert Carter and the emancipation of his slaves. He goes into great detail on the consequences of Carter's actions on those emancipated. The dissertation is very readable, and I highly recommend it. Martha Katz-Hyman To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html