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Passionate Abolitionist and Witness to the American Civil War

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1857-12-15

WS now staying w Amos Watson

A cheerful report on members of the Watson families...

1857-10-23

WS meets his cousins; three generations of Watsons

William Slater is still finding his way around his new home area. He visited the Watsons and had to navigate...

1858-10-31

WS Boarding In New Quarters

William Slater to his two sisters....

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1876-06-09

Visiting NJ

May indicate this is a visit to relatives?...

1878-08-12

TJ’s Funeral

TJ's work to abolish slavery acknowledged by colored citizens...

1859-03-01

TJ Taunts Editor

TJ's father imprisoned for a year. Also, no surprise that Britain damaged the white house....

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