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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP31 Jul 2024 5:18 p.m. PST

"In 1842, one of the most respected residents of Washington, D.C. died in his sleep at age 62. Prominent peers had previously described him as "upright" and "honorable"; his obituary stated that he possessed "unflinching integrity." A posthumous portrait of him shows a genteel, serious figure in a top hat and fine clothes, turning to gaze at the viewer through spectacles.


The man's name was William Costin, and he was listed in the 1820 census as "colored." He was also probably Martha Washington's grandson—the child of her son from her first marriage, John "Jacky" Parke Custis, and an enslaved woman.,,,"

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Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP01 Aug 2024 6:15 a.m. PST

Interesting.

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP01 Aug 2024 3:24 p.m. PST

Happy for that my good friend…

Armand

Dn Jackson03 Aug 2024 7:36 a.m. PST

Lots of 'weasel words'…may, suggests, apparently, possible, probable, likely, etc.

Also this quote, "a prominent Virginia landowner and enslaver". I seriously doubt he went to Africa and enslaved anyone. He was a slave owner/buyer.

A generally poorly written article with a flimsy premise. The 19th century equivalent of The Enquirer.

I did find the information about life for free blacks in early America very interesting as well as the information on the court case and JQ Adams' efforts on behalf of equality for all. Shows the lie that is the current 'racist America' narrative of some historians.

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP04 Aug 2024 3:45 p.m. PST

Glup!…


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Personal logo Bobgnar Supporting Member of TMP05 Aug 2024 3:34 p.m. PST

Interesting, but how do I use this information in a miniatures game?

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP05 Aug 2024 3:48 p.m. PST

Some Fantasy game?…


Armand

Dn Jackson07 Aug 2024 1:46 p.m. PST

I enjoy the history aspect of the article.

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP07 Aug 2024 4:04 p.m. PST

Happy for that…

Armand

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