Transcript
WE understand that a stampede of slaves took place from this city Saturday night. From the number that is missing, it is thought that they were taken away in some northern vessel.
Citation
Washington (DC) Evening Star, July 28 1859, p. 3
Related Escape / Stampede
Location of Stampede
District of Columbia
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Coverage Type
Original
Location of Coverage- City
Washington
Location of Coverage- State
District of Columbia
Contains Stampede Term
Yes