The Contrabands
Summary
As many as 2,000 fugitive slaves have crossed the Potomac River into MD, most moving on to PA, although many still are camped in Hagerstown. Chambersburg Times says the roads there are "black with contrabands."
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: June 4th, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Slavery / Emancipation
- Home Front / Effects of War
- African Americans
