The 1857 image of fugitive slaves was originally published in William Still’s The Underground Railroad (1872). This section of Still’s book describes the incident depicted in that image. As for the 1862 image, it was appeared in Harper’s Weekly Magazine on November 8.
October 28, 1857 – “Twenty-eight fugitives Escaping from the Eastern Shore of Maryland” – See image record on House Divided.
November 1862 – Captured African-Americans Being Driven South, artist’s impression – See image record on House Divided.
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