Tom Crew

The High Cost of Entertainment: Chang and Eng Go to the General Assembly

One of the more unusual stories found within the Library of Virginia’s collections involves the celebrated conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng. Better known as…

Tom CrewOctober 23, 2019

"Soon, the grievance will cease to exist": Chief Inspector of Vessels Reports

On 17 March 1856, the General Assembly adopted a law entitled, “An Act providing additional protection for the slave property of citizens of this commonwealth.”…

Tom CrewMay 16, 2018

The High Cost of Entertainment: Chang and Eng Go to the General Assembly

"Soon, the grievance will cease to exist": Chief Inspector of Vessels Reports

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