Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass · Character
Samuel Harrison
A slave who participates in the Sabbath school.
minor
Also known as Mr. Samuel Harrison, Sam
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Samuel Harrison shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Rich slaveholder who emancipated his slaves, possibly influenced by Mr.
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In Chapter IX: Rich slaveholder who emancipated his slaves, possibly influenced by Mr. Cookman.
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