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What was the punishment for a slave to running away? Why did that not apply to Sally Heming's Children?

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Answer:

They were whipped

Step-by-step explanation:

When slaves ran away they were tracked down with dogs and when they were found they were taken back to the farm and they were beaten with a whip that had rubber spikes

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