I discuss this in my book Slavery and the Founders, in the last two chapters. I have figures for the 1780s-90s; the footnotes there will lead you to other sources; you might also try contacting people at Monticello Paul Finkelman President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy Albany Law School 80 New Scotland Avenue Albany, New York 12208-3494 518-445-3386 [log in to unmask] >>> [log in to unmask] 11/11/06 6:57 PM >>> Hello: Can anyone point me in the direction of a source that will give me details on exactly how many slaves Thomas Jefferson sold off during his lifetime? (I think I can get a figure for how many were sold after his death in the estate sale). I know of several anecdotes about his intentions of reuniting families or at least spouses through sales, but I'm interested in an actual number. Thanks, David Kiracofe David Kiracofe History Tidewater Community College Chesapeake Campus 1428 Cedar Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 757-822-5136 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html