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Declaration of Antoine Sarrasin, May 11, 1795

A portion of the declaration of Antoine Sarrasin collected by Spanish authorities following the 1795 Point Coupee Slave Conspiracy. According to the Spanish colonial interrogation records, Sarrasin was the main leader of the conspiracy.

Declaration of Antoine Sarrasin, May 11, 1795

Courtesy of Louisiana Slave Conspiracies

Declaration of Antoine Sarrasin, May 11, 1795. Original Acts, Pointe Coupée Parish (OAPC) at the Pointe Coupée Parish Clerk of Court’s Office

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Courtesy of Louisiana Slave Conspiracies
Collection Original Acts, Pointe Coupée Parish (OAPC) at the Pointe Coupée Parish Clerk of Court’s Office
Date 1795
Copyright Fair Use
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