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FACT CHECK: ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 3 OF THE FINAL CONSTITUTION OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA PROTECTS SLAVERY

17 Oct
Author John Needham

No. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3 are delegated powers from the States invested in its agent, the Congress of the Confederate States, according to Article 1, Section 1 of the Confederate Compact.

Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States of America, Slave Codes, The 3/5s Clause

FACT CHECK: ROBERT EDWARD LEE WAS THE ONLY EXECUTOR TO GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE CUSTIS’ WILL AFTER HIS DEATH IN 1857

9 Oct
Author John Needham

No. George Washington Parke Curtis appointed FOUR executors to his estate, including Robert Edward Lee.

General Robert Edward Lee

FACT CHECK: ROBERT EDWARD LEE INHERITED SLAVES FROM HIS FATHER-IN-LAW, GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE CUSTIS AFTER HIS DEATH IN 1857

7 Oct
Author John Needham

No. Robert Edward Lee did not inherit any slaves from his Father-In-Law, George Washington Parke Curtis passed away in 1857.

General Robert Edward Lee

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