The Journey: Wilmington, Delaware

Court house 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.

Photo of Robert Purvis
Photo of Thomas Garrett’s House

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