1854--Thirteen Escape From Covington

Item

Title
1854--Thirteen Escape From Covington
Date
1854
Formatted date
1854-01-01
Event type
Escape
Description
"FREIGHT ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: Since our last report we have received at this depot 21 persons, all within the last ten days. First can two men from Missouri then thirteen from Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky, five of whom escaped from the Mayor of that city; then came four from Kentucky; then two more up to this date. The Christmas holidays will bring us another fine lot."
Bibliographic citation
"Freight on the Undergroung Railroad," Frederick Douglass’ Paper, Rochester, N.Y., 27 Jan 1854