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Dear_Prudence

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4. She knew...

Reply to 70sEraVet (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 01:11 PM

Oct 7

Before escaping, she was beaten and whipped. A heavy metal object thrown by the slave owner bashed in her head, causing traumatic brain injury. So, I agree; I hate to think what would have happened. But, like so many of us, I hate to think what had already happened.

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Blown Up & Burned Down South Carolina Beach Home [View all] Rendville Oct 7 OP

I never heard of this. 70sEraVet Oct 7 #1

She knew... Dear_Prudence Oct 7 #4

So Pete, about those male military standards. Buzz cook Oct 7 #2

NOOOOOO!! history makes trump's brain hurt. pansypoo53219 Oct 7 #3

She was just an incredible human being. Just amazing. bronxiteforever Oct 7 #5

Are Nobel prizes awarded posthumously? BattleRow Oct 7 #6

Her alleged account is pretty humorous BaronChocula Oct 7 #7

Here's another rarely mentioned event from the same period. LastDemocratInSC Oct 7 #8