[Article] A legislative and judicial history of American slavery and its aftermath Adjust Share By Harper’s Staff, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags African Americans History Legal status, laws, etc. Slavery United States More from Harper’s Staff Harper’s index Letters No one looks the same Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > November 2000 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close