James Marshall Hanger, 1853-1854

James Marshall Hanger’s 1853-1854 notes are from John Minor’s class. The frontmatter specifies that the notebook is devoted to William Blackstone specifically, a unique feature. Given the focus on Blackstone, Hanger’s notes contain many references to slavery including a discussion on the history of slavery in Virginia as well as federal laws relating to slavery such as the Three-fifths Compromise.