“Supposed Abolitionists Arrested”

Alexandria Gazette September 16, 1845 “Communications” column describes the Rappahannock County, Virginia event that took place when Quakers attempted to help kidnapped free woman Kitty Payne and her children.

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Alexandria Gazette September 16, 1845 newspaper. Courtesy of Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, Virginia
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Alexandria Gazette September 16, 1845 newspaper. Courtesy of Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA
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Alexandria Gazette September 16, 1845 newspaper. Courtesy of Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA
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Alexandria Gazette September 16, 1845 newspaper. Courtesy of Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA