Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green

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"Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green" is one of the "lost" voices and his story is one of the many that should be heard. Jacob in particular gave lectures at schools after he became free and gave light to a grim subject.

Jacob D. Green (1813 – unknown) was a runaway slave from Kentucky that escaped three times from his masters. He escaped once in 1839 and 1846 then successfully in 1848 after being sold to a new master.

Contents:

Testimonials

Narrative

What the "Times" Said of the Secession in 1861 (From the Liverpool Daily Post, Feb. 3, 1863)

Secession Condemned in a Southern Convention Speech

The Confederate and the Scottish Clergy on Slavery

Slavery and Liberty