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More about Henry . . .Henry lived with his family. His parents were slaves.
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The master gave Henry to his son. Henry had to say good-bye to his family.
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Nancy was shopping for her mistress. Henry met her and was so happy they agreed to meet again.
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Henry and Nancy had to ask their masters permission to be married. They had 3 children together.
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Nancy's master sold her and the 3 children at the slave market. Henry never saw them again.
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Henry was packed in the box for 27 hours. The journey was on land and water. He was thrown on a railroad car, loaded onto a steamboat, and placed back on a railroad car.
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Henry asked his friend, James, and Dr. Smith for help. He wanted to be mailed to a place where there are no slaves. He would be in a box.
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Henry asked his friend, James, and Dr. Smith to help him. Henry wanted to mail himself to a place where there were no slaves. Henry was packed in the box for 27 hours.
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Henry arrived in Philadelphia.
