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The Forgotten History of Mary Prince, William Brown, and the Freedmen of Lucretia Mott

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The history of slavery in the United States is a complex and painful one. Millions of Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas and subjected to unimaginable horrors. But amidst the darkness, there were also stories of resistance and hope.

Mary Prince, William Brown, and the freedmen of Lucretia Mott are three such stories. Their lives offer a glimpse into the horrors of slavery, the resilience of those who fought for freedom, and the power of redemption.

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Mary Prince

Mary Prince was born into slavery in Bermuda in 1788. She was sold to a plantation owner at the age of 12 and subjected to years of physical and emotional abuse. In 1827, she escaped to England and published her autobiography, The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave.

Prince's autobiography was a groundbreaking work. It was one of the first published accounts of slavery written by a former slave. It exposed the horrors of slavery and helped to galvanize the abolitionist movement in Britain.

William Brown

William Brown was born into slavery in Maryland in 1784. He escaped to freedom in 1834 and moved to Philadelphia, where he became a successful businessman and abolitionist.

Brown was a close friend and supporter of Lucretia Mott, a prominent Quaker abolitionist. He helped to found the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society and served as its treasurer for many years.

Lucretia Mott

Lucretia Mott was born into a Quaker family in Massachusetts in 1793. She became a vocal abolitionist in the 1830s and was a key figure in the women's rights movement.

Mott was a close friend and mentor to Mary Prince and William Brown. She helped them to find work and housing in Philadelphia and provided them with financial support.

The Freedmen of Lucretia Mott

Lucretia Mott And Her Freedmen, Who Lived And Worked On Her Farm In Pennsylvania Slave Narrative Six Pack 4 (Annotated): The History Of Mary Prince William W Brown White Slavery The Freedmen S Lucretia Mott And Lynch Law — Lucretia Mott and her freedmen, who lived and worked on her farm in Pennsylvania

In 1847, Lucretia Mott purchased a farm in Pennsylvania and invited a group of freedmen to live and work on it. The freedmen were former slaves who had been emancipated by their owners or had escaped to freedom.

Mott's freedmen were given the opportunity to learn new skills, earn a living, and raise their families in a free and safe environment. They were also active in the abolitionist movement and helped to raise money and support for fugitive slaves.

A Legacy of Resistance and Hope

The stories of Mary Prince, William Brown, and the freedmen of Lucretia Mott are a reminder of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of those who fought for freedom. Their lives are a testament to the power of hope and the importance of never giving up on the dream of a better future.

We must never forget the sacrifices made by those who came before us and we must continue to fight for justice and equality for all.

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