University Archives

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - November 5, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer tells his readers that the Underground Railroad system is doing a great business. Fugitive slaves are now crossing into Canada within 48 hours of arriving in states that border the country.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: Canada; Fugitive Slave Law; fugitives; slaveholders

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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