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September 1, 1863
The Daily Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Following Missouri State Convention's refusal of immediate emancipation, slaves are fleeing to Kansas. Reports from St. Joseph Herald detail escapes: E.B. Kirtley's slaves left last night; 13 from Platte County on Wednesday; over 190 from Saline County last Sunday using masters' horses and wagons.
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EMANCIPATION IN MISSOURI.—Since the State Convention refused to pass an ordinance for immediate emancipation, the slaves in Missouri have taken the matter into their own hands, and are adopting measures to get into a free country as fast as possible. Three instances of this are recorded in one number of the St. Joseph Herald, viz:
"All of E. B. Kirtley's negroes left their master here last night for parts unknown.
A gentleman from Platte County informs us that thirteen slaves left that county Wednesday and went to Kansas. They went in the light of the noonday sun.
Over 190 negroes took their masters' horses and wagons in Saline county last Sunday, and in open day formed a procession and marched to Kansas. These things are marching on. The country papers are said to be filled with similar announcements."
"All of E. B. Kirtley's negroes left their master here last night for parts unknown.
A gentleman from Platte County informs us that thirteen slaves left that county Wednesday and went to Kansas. They went in the light of the noonday sun.
Over 190 negroes took their masters' horses and wagons in Saline county last Sunday, and in open day formed a procession and marched to Kansas. These things are marching on. The country papers are said to be filled with similar announcements."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Slave Escapes
Emancipation Missouri
Fugitive Slaves
Kansas Migration
St Joseph Herald
What entities or persons were involved?
E. B. Kirtley
Where did it happen?
Missouri (St. Joseph, Platte County, Saline County) To Kansas
Story Details
Key Persons
E. B. Kirtley
Location
Missouri (St. Joseph, Platte County, Saline County) To Kansas
Event Date
Last Night, Wednesday, Last Sunday
Story Details
Slaves in Missouri escape to Kansas after State Convention rejects emancipation: E.B. Kirtley's slaves flee at night; 13 from Platte County by day; over 190 from Saline County in procession using masters' horses and wagons.