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Just Who Was Abraham? (pt. 2)
part two in a series Before the war, there was an enslaved man called Abraham. His last name was unknown. Here is what is known: The black man known as Abraham was between 18-25 years old at the time of … Continue reading
A Little Justice Here, Folks! (pt. 1)
part one of a series On February 6 of this year, I wrote a blog post about Abraham, a formerly enslaved person who was “blown to freedom” at Vicksburg. I found something very compelling about this man. He is young, … Continue reading
Posted in Antebellum South, Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Civilian, Internet, Websites & Blogs, Personalities, Primary Sources, Slavery
Tagged Abraham, American Battlefield Trust, blowed to freedom, blown to freedom, Siege of Vicksburg, Slave Abraham, Slavery, Third Louisiana Redan, Vicksburg Mine
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