May 2, 1862 A “Letter from One of the Teachers”, is signed, “E.W.H.”. It tells of an arrival at Beaufort, and an early meeting with negroes at Ladies’ Island. “..our…
Category: <span>Port Royal Experiment</span>
June 27, 1862 From the Dedham Gazette, there is an article about the actions at Port Royal. “The success of the movement, now upon its third month, has exceeded my…
July 10, 1863 Frances D. Gage, writes to Garrison, appeals for people who will go South to engage in teaching newly freedmen. “Our forefathers said, ‘in time of peace let…