Thomas Garrett scrapbook, 1877-1940.

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Thomas Garrett scrapbook, 1877-1940.

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Scrapbook, compiled by Helen S. Garrett, relating to Thomas Garrett, Wilmington, Del., Quaker and hardware dealer, who devoted his life to helping ca. 2000 slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

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Historical Society of Delaware

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SNAC Resource ID: 8073586

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Garrett, Helen S.

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Garrett, Thomas, 1789-1871

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Abolitionist; joined Pennsylvania Abolition Society in 1818; his home in Wilmington, Del. was a refuge for slaves and an Underground Railroad station which caused Md. to offer a reward of $10,000 for his arrest. Arrested in 1848, convicted, fined. Helped about 2,000 salves to escape. From the description of Deed of sale, 1832 March 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582919 Quaker abolitionist. From the description of Address to the colourd people of St. Helena...