Only a small number of slaves already behind Union lines were immediately freed.

A large number of slaves still remained to be sold.

He used a large number of slaves on his estate.

This group developed from a number of African slaves that were introduced here.

Who knows, we might yet save a good number of slaves.

By 1679, the number of slaves had risen to about 80.

The number of slaves was later reduced to one hundred.

Although a significant number of slaves were involved, they fought on both sides.

This led to a great number of slaves being freed on the death bed.

In 1859 the number of slaves had grown to 427, valued at $269,550, and the total population was 4,271.