Emancipation: St. Louis Freedom Suits (1814-1860)
Lucy won her freedom after being jailed in severe conditions for 17 months. Polly and Lucy’s cases were two of 301 freedom suits filed in St. Louis between 1814 and 1860.
Susan Stoderl
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Susan’s Thoughts on the Second Day of the New Year
Life without creating would be a dark existence.
Susan Stoderl
Jan 21 min read