Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green: A Runaway Slave From Kentucky

&quote;Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green&quote; is one of the &quote;lost&quote; voices and his story is one of the many that should be heard. Jacob in particular gave lectures at schools after he became free and gave light to a grim subject. Jacob D. Green (1813 unknown) was a runaway slave from Kentucky that escaped three times from his masters. He escaped once in 1839 and 1846 then successfully in 1848 after being sold to a new master. Contents: TestimonialsNarrative, &cWhat the &quote;Times&quote; Said of the Secession in 1861 (From the Liverpool Daily Post, Feb. 3, 1863)Secession Condemned in a Southern Convention SpeechThe Confederate and the Scottish Clergy on SlaverySlavery and Liberty