Frederick Douglass: “I, however, can see very little good resulting from such a course…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1845

I, however, can see very little good resulting from such a course, either to themselves or the slaves escaping; while, upon the other hand, I see and feel assured that those open declarations are a positive evil to the slaves remaining, who are seeking to escape.

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Frederick Douglass

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Editor's note · Context

In his autobiography, Douglass argues that openly publicizing aid to escaping enslaved people ultimately harms those still seeking freedom.

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Frederick Douglass: “I, however, can see very little good resulting from such a course, either to themselves or the slaves escaping; while…”

Editor's note · Context