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November 11, 1861
Daily Richmond Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In King George County, Virginia, about 30 slaves escaped to Maryland or Union ships via Washington's Ferry on a recent Sunday night, prompting local defenses. Reported in Fredericksburg Recorder.
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GRAND STAMPEDE FROM KING GEORGE COUNTY.
We very much regret to learn that some thirty slaves escaped from King George county on Sunday night last. They succeeded in getting away by procuring the scow and at Washington's Ferry and going either to the Maryland shore or to one of the enemy's ships in the river.
The slaves belonged as follows: To H. G. Howland, 21; T. B. B. Baber, 2; Tayloe Washington, 2; Nicholas Quesenberry, 8. We learn that a patrol was yesterday organized at King George C. H., and a committee appointed to go to Richmond and urge the authorities to strengthen the defences along the river.
Fredericksburg Recorder.
We very much regret to learn that some thirty slaves escaped from King George county on Sunday night last. They succeeded in getting away by procuring the scow and at Washington's Ferry and going either to the Maryland shore or to one of the enemy's ships in the river.
The slaves belonged as follows: To H. G. Howland, 21; T. B. B. Baber, 2; Tayloe Washington, 2; Nicholas Quesenberry, 8. We learn that a patrol was yesterday organized at King George C. H., and a committee appointed to go to Richmond and urge the authorities to strengthen the defences along the river.
Fredericksburg Recorder.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Slave Escape
King George County
Stampede
Washington's Ferry
Enemy Ships
What entities or persons were involved?
H. G. Howland
T. B. B. Baber
Tayloe Washington
Nicholas Quesenberry
Where did it happen?
King George County, Washington's Ferry, Potomac River
Story Details
Key Persons
H. G. Howland
T. B. B. Baber
Tayloe Washington
Nicholas Quesenberry
Location
King George County, Washington's Ferry, Potomac River
Event Date
Sunday Night Last
Story Details
Thirty slaves escaped from King George County by procuring a scow at Washington's Ferry and fleeing to the Maryland shore or enemy ships in the river. They belonged to H. G. Howland (21), T. B. B. Baber (2), Tayloe Washington (2), and Nicholas Quesenberry (8). A patrol was organized and a committee sent to Richmond to strengthen river defenses.