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jerry rescue october 1 1851 delivered before the onondaga historical association october 21 1921 additional jerry rescue documents and rescue of harriet powell in syracuse september 1839 by earl e sperry collected and edited by franklin h c

new york

schomburg center for research in black culture

sperry earl evelyn b 1875 author

syracuse

syracuse n y

new york public library

jerry rescue convention

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The Rev. J. W. Loguen; Who was present at the secret meeting to arrange for the Jerry Rescue and active in the "underground railroad" affair.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen; Who was present at the secret meeting to arrang...

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Dr. Lyman Clary; Who was active in Abolition affairs and one of the signers of the bonds of those indicted in the Jerry Rescue cases.

Dr. Lyman Clary; Who was active in Abolition affairs and one of the si...

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Part of Jerry shackles; Worn by the fugitive slave when rescued; filed off with great difficulty that night; now in museum of the Onondaga Historical Association.

Part of Jerry shackles; Worn by the fugitive slave when rescued; filed...

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The Jerry Rescue, October 1, 1851; By Earl E. Sperry, Professor of European History and of Civic Education at Syracuse University. [Title page]

The Jerry Rescue, October 1, 1851; By Earl E. Sperry, Professor of Eur...

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Key to Jerry's cell; In 1851 what is now known as the Jerry Rescue Building was called The Journal Building, and the Police Office was in it, at No. 2 Clinton Street; There Jerry was taken after his rescue.

Key to Jerry's cell; In 1851 what is now known as the Jerry Rescue Bui...

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Dr. Hiram Hoyt; In whose office in South Warren Street the secret meeting was held to make arrangements to rescue Jerry.

Dr. Hiram Hoyt; In whose office in South Warren Street the secret meet...

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Where first hearing in Jerry case took place; Building upon south side of Clinton Square at corner of Water and Clinton Streets; Upon second floor was new office of U.S. Commissioner Sabine; it was his first case; when Jerry got away in the afternoon session, office was completely wrecked; Abolitionists offered to pay damages, but Sabine said to never mind, as he had already resigned.

Where first hearing in Jerry case took place; Building upon south side...

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Dr. Alfred Mercer; From picture made about the period of his coming to Syracuse and taking partnership with Dr. Hiram Hoyt, in whose office the secret meeting was held to arrange to rescue Jerry.

Dr. Alfred Mercer; From picture made about the period of his coming to...

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