The branded hand.

The Whittier piece commemorates the action taken by Jonathan Walker who, in 1841, attempted to help his ex-slaves escape to the North. He was captured and branded SS (Slave Stealer) by a US Marshall.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892., Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published:[Salem, O.] : [Anti-slavery bugle], [1845?]
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Call Number: RBR
Call Number: RBR Available