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Peter Pomp: Revolutionary War Veteran
When we dig around in New England history, we often find slavery serving as an engine behind the scenes, powering the local mythology of small towns…
VOL. 4 PREVIEW / Jane Tyler #2: After the Battle
Enslaved mother Jane Tyler saves lives at the battle of Cold Harbor…
VOL. 4 PREVIEW / Jane Tyler #1: Before the Battle
Jane Tyler holds 3 generations of her family together, despite being enslaved by the family of a US president…
VOL. 4 PREVIEW MINI / “My Dear Parents” (1 June 1864)
Our first set of sample pages from the upcoming book!
Peleg Runnels: Revolutionary War Veteran
1778: Enlisted in the 1st Rhode Island Regt. / “Absolutely made FREE & entitled to all wages.”
Prince Whipple: Revolutionary War Veteran
Served 2 enlistments while enslaved by a signer of the Declaration of Independence!
VOL. 4 / p.32-33 🔎📖 “My dear parents…” (1 June 1864)
Drawing an opening spread from FREEMAN COLBY VOL. 4…
“Perseverance Comics” / August 1864
What does it mean to report back at all costs?
SUPREME COURT MINI: United States V. Sioux Nation of Indians (1980)
The US Government broke a treaty — What happens now?!
Harriet Jacobs Teaching (March 1864)
VOL. 3 cover artwork, drawn in honor of the ceaseless teaching, writing, & organizing by women like Harriet Jacobs & Sarah Low on behalf of refugees, patients, soldiers, & their country…
Caesar Wallace: Revolutionary War Veteran
Caesar Wallace served 3 enlistments in Mass. & NH regiments…
