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Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs : Flight to Freedom: Emeline's Story

THE JOURNEY: WILMINGTON, DELAWARE


Map After receiving permission from the judge, Thomas Garrett procured a wagon and had the family transported to his home in Wilmington. There they joined Samuel Burris and the other freedom seekers, and within a few days escaped over the Delaware state line into Pennsylvania.



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