Letter describing defeat of slave catchers in a battle with ten fugitives
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Letter describing defeat of slave catchers in a battle with ten fugitives

Jasper L. Hall, American · November 9,1858

(abc): ink on paper (fiber product)
National Museum of African American History and Culture
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of African American History and Culture

A wove paper letter (ab) and original envelope (c) from 13-year old Jasper L. Hall to his brother James E. Hall, describing the defeat of slave catchers in a pitched battle with ten fugitive slaves, Pennsylvania.

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