Harper’s Weekly Image of Slaves Fleeing to Union Soldiers

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This Day in Georgia Civil War History

May 09, 1863

Harper’s Weekly Image of Slaves Fleeing to Union Soldiers

This week’s edition of Harper’s Weekly printed an image of slaves fleeing to Union soldiers with open arms.

Harper's Weekly
Image Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library / University of Georgia Libraries
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This Day in Georgia Civil War History

May 09, 1863

Harper’s Weekly Image of Slaves Fleeing to Union Soldiers

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