Life of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut
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The narrator recounts his life from birth into slavery in Connecticut, describing family origins, the mixed treatment of enslaved people in the North, repeated sales and threats of removal to the South, and the daily humiliations and physical punishments endured by his relatives. He explains why he set down his story—responding to requests from family and acquaintances—and chronicles his parents' efforts to resist separation, his father's plans to escape, and the community dynamics that influenced their choices. The account blends personal memory, local testimony, and reflections on freedom, providing a firsthand portrait of bondage and liberation in a northern state.
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