12 Years a Slave - Chapter 4

12 Years a Slave

Solomon Northup

Chapter 4

Eliza’s sorrows—preparation to embark—driven through the streets of Washington—Hail, Columbia—the tomb of Washington—Clem Ray—the breakfast on the steamer—the happy birds—Aquia Creek—Fredericksburgh—arrival in Richmond—Goodin and his slave pen—Robert, of Cincinnati—David and his wife—Mary and Lethe—Clem’s return—his subsequent escape to Canada—the Brig Orleans—James H. Burch