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Personal Memoir of Daniel Drayton, for Four Years and Four Months a Prisoner (for Charity's Sake) in Washington Jail / Including a Narrative of the Voyage and Capture of the Schooner Pearl

By Daniel Drayton
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The author recounts his life from a humble childhood on the bay, limited schooling and successive apprenticeships in factories and shoemaking, through youthful marriage and a turn to maritime work that quickly led him to command small vessels. He narrates the origin, voyage, and capture of the schooner Pearl and the circumstances that led to his prolonged incarceration in Washington jail purportedly for charitable reasons. Interwoven with incident descriptions are reflections on labor, community, and moral conviction, and on the personal and financial consequences of his actions, presented in a straightforward autobiographical voice.

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Daniel Drayton

Daniel Drayton was an American abolitionist known for his daring attempt to transport enslaved people to freedom aboard the schooner Pearl in 1848. His efforts led to his capture and subsequent imprisonment in Washington Jail for over four years. Drayton's experiences during this time are chronicled in his notable work, "Personal Memoir of Daniel Drayton, for Four Years and Four Months a Prisoner (for Charity's Sake) in Washington Jail," which provides a firsthand account of his struggles and the broader context of the abolitionist movement. His narrative not only sheds light on his personal journey but also highlights the moral complexities of the fight against slavery in 19th-century America.

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