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• 1838-01-08, Lawrence, Resistance (Work Slowdown or Stoppage)
  The University of Virginia Proctor reported that Lawrence, claimed in ownership by white enslaver Edwin Conway, "had been negligent in cleaning the arcades, having swept the offall upon the Lawn, and allowed the ashes & from the fires used in kindling in the morning to remain on the arcades for days together." This event is recorded in a January 8, 1838 entry in the Minutes of the General Faculty, Volume 5.
• 1838-01-10, Lawrence, Mention
  White enslaver and hotekeeper Edwin Conway defended Lawrence and his hotel against assertions by the faculty that the arcades around his hotel were both not properly cleaned and not cleaned between Christmas and the New Year. This event was recorded in the Minutes of the General Faculty, January 10, 1838.
• 1839-02-24, Fielding, Violence (Physical Assault)
  On February 24, 1839, Fielding was violently assaulted by students Franklin English and Madison McAfee between Wertenbaker's and McKennie's store. When Fielding's white enslaver University of Virginia professor Charles Bonnycastle attempted to stop the beating, McAfee grabbed Bonnycastle by the collar and used "threatening...Profane and abusive language" toward him. Despite Bonnycastle's intervention, English and McAfee continued to mercilessly beat Fielding "in such a manner as to endanger his life." This event is recorded in the Minutes of the General Faculty, March 2, 1839, Volume 5, and the Journals of the Chairman of the Faculty.
• 1841, Aaron, Mention (Inventory)
  Aaron is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1841, Fielding, Mention (Inventory)
  Fielding is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1841, Lewis, Mention (Inventory)
  Lewis is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1841, Moses, Mention (Inventory)
  Moses is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1841, Reuben, Mention (Inventory)
  Reuben is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1841, Washington, Mention (Inventory)
  Washington is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1841, Wilson, Mention (Inventory)
  Wilson is mentioned in a "list of slaves" in the Wood and Candles Account Book of 1841.
• 1850-04-24, Unidentified Child (Referred to as "small negro girl"), Violence (Sexual Assault)
  An unidentified child (referred to as a "small negro girl") was violently assaulted and raped by three University of Virginia students George H. Hardy, Armistead C. Eliason, and James E. Montandon in a field near the boarding houses of Col. Michael Johnson and Mr. Leake. This violent crime was witnessed and stopped by several University of Virginia students, including Daniel B. Conrad, John B. Eastham, and Richard Venable Gaines. The perpetrators, Hardy, Eliason, and Montandon fled the scene and escaped from "the Civil Authority." They were expelled by the University. This event was recorded in Faculty Minutes, April 24, 1850.
• 1850-04, Unidentified Person (Referred to as "janitor"), Mention
  An unidentified janitor was mentioned in the University of Virginia's Faculty Minutes, April 1850.
• 1855-10-23, Charlotte, Freedom Status Transaction (Sale)
  Charlotte was trafficked and sold by white enslaver Burns (given name unknown) for $700 and claimed in ownership by white enslaver and University of Virginia professor John Staige Davis, October 23, 1855. This event is recorded in a bill of sale in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/MSS 2842.
• 1856-05-02, Unidentified Child (Referred to as "servant girl"), Violence (Physical Assault)
  University of Virginia student N. B. Noland violently assaulted an unidentified young girl claimed in ownership by white enslaver Lucy Terrell at Terrell's off-grounds boarding house. This event is recorded in Faculty Minutes, May 2 and 3, 1856.
• 1857-06-28, Gleaves, Mention
  Gleaves was mentioned in the will of Charles Rufus Ayres, June 28, 1857.
• 1858-01-21, Claiborne, Freedom Status Transaction (Sale)
  White enslaver Richard Whitlock trafficked and sold Claiborne on January 21, 1858. Claiborne was purchased for $200 and claimed in ownership by white enslaver and University of Virginia professor John Staige Davis. This event is recorded in a bill of sale in the John Staige Davis Papers, MSS 3247.
• 1860-01-17, Agnes, Mention
  Agnes is mentioned in a letter from white enslaver John Staige Davis to H. B. Bibb, Esq., January 17, 1860, concerning Bibb's efforts to "to procure her [Agnes] a suitable home" on behalf of Davis and white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. This letter is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912.
• 1860-05, Charles, Health
  Charles was seen seven times by Dr. John Staige Davis between May 15 and May 25, 1860. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
• 1860-08, Sally, Health
  Sally and her child were seen by Dr. John Staige Davis twenty-six times between August 1 and 27, 1860. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
• 1860-08, Unidentified Child (Referred to as "Sally's child"), Health
  An unidentified child (referred to as "Sally's child) and her mother Sally were seen together by Dr. John Staige Davis twenty-six times between August 1 and 27, 1860. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
• 1860-12, Charlotte, Health
  Charlotte was seen by Dr. John Staige Davis September 22 and December 12 to 18, 1860, and was given seven prescriptions. White enslaver Mary Ross was charged $25 by Davis for Charlotte's care. This event is recorded on the "Bill for Visits, John Staige Davis to Mrs. Ross 1860" in the Papers of John Staige Davis.
• 1861-01-13, John, Mention (Inventory)
  John is mentioned in the "List of Miss EG Hill's Servants," January 13, 1862, which records the names of the people who were claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill. John is listed as being thirty-five years old and residing in Rockingham County, Virginia. This manuscript is in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.
• 1861-03-31, McGill, Communication (Correspondence)
  McGill and Moses dictated a letter to S. D. M., addressed to Miss Mary Minor and "young ladies," thanking them for a basket of cakes. The letter dated March 31, 1863, is in the Papers of the Minor Family.
• 1861-04-10, Unidentified Person (Referred to as "servant"), Violence (Physical Assault)
  An unidentified person (referred to as "servant") who was claimed in ownership by white enslaver and hotelkeeper Wyatt Hamner was assaulted by a boarder, James Walter Buford. This event was recorded in the Chairman's Journals, April 10, 1861.
• 1861-12-17, Harry, Mention
  Harry is mentioned in a letter from white enslaver John Staige Davis to James Crawford, in which Davis asks Crawford for "the hires" of two men who were claimed in ownership by white enslaver Elizabeth Govan Hill, including Harry. This letter is located in the Papers of John Staige Davis, MSS 1912/2842.