Below is clear evidence that the United States of America and member states condoned and normalized child slavery without regard to race.

The Gazette, Gettysburg, PA

June 10, 1803

Sixty Mills Reward

For taking up the Runaway

Ran away from the subscriber about the middle of April last, an indented servant girl, named Agnes Burch. She is about thirteen years of age. The above reward will be given if she is brought home, but no charges will be paid by James Wilson