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Abe Returns From Vandalia and Edges to an Engagement
In 1835 Abe Traylor, postmaster, rekindles his engagement with Ann as events unfold around the Traylor home. Fugitive slaves arrive, Harry Needles aids their escape, and a confrontation with Eliphalet Biggs leads to police involvement and a chase toward Canada.
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Abe
Vandalia
Ann
Samson Traylor
Harry Needles
McNamar
Traylors
Saneh
Samson
Harry
Glover
Biggs
Peasley
Tex
Brimstead’s
Tpensley
Justice
Brimstead's
Freeman Collar
Collar
Eliphalet Biggs
St. Louis
Samson Henry Traylor
New Salem
Sangamon County
Stephen Nuckles
aWell
Nate Haskell
Brimstead
Flea Valley
Mrs. Brimstead
Dita