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- Source is exactly "State Archives, Library of Virginia (Vi-Ar): Executive Papers: Slave Insurrection"
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From Thomas Newton, 29 December 1800
reports of planned slave insurrection at Norfolk; news from Europe
From William Mosby, 10 November 1800
account of revelation of Gabriel's conspiracy
From John Hoomes, 27 October 1800
trials of slaves charged with participation in Gabriel's conspiracy; requests a reprieve for one of the convicted slaves
From Gervas Storrs, 10 October 1800
recommends that a reward be given to Peter Smith, a free black who persuaded Jack Bowler, a slave suspected of taking part in Gabriel's conspiracy, to surrender
From Solomon, [6 October 1800]
petition for reprieve from execution so that he may provide information on the Gabriel conspiracy
From William Prentis, [October 1800]
asks for copies of papers implicating residents of Petersburg in Gabriel's conspiracy
From William Prentis, 24 September 1800
asks for information on accusations that Reuben Byrd and Jesse Byrd, free blacks resident in Petersburg, were involved in the Gabriel conspiracy
From Thomas Newton, 24 September 1800
attempted escape and arrest of Gabriel
From Joseph Jones, 9 September 1800
relays various reports relating to Gabriel conspiracy; urges summary execution of everyone involved in conspiracy
From Gervas Storrs and Joseph Seldon, 8 September 1800
testimony indicates that Gabriel was leader of slave conspiracy
From James McClurg, 1 September 1800
measures taken for protection of Richmond in response to reports of slave conspiracy