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Dred Scott Slept Here

Posted on September 21, 2009 by SCblogger

In 1833, John Emerson, an army physician, moved to Fort Armstrong on the Mississippi River Island now called Arsenal Island.    With him, Dr. Emerson brought his slave, Dred Scott, whom he had purchased in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dr. Emerson became … Continue reading →

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