We actually had at least one incident of "underground railroad" in the early history of Puget Sound. Washington Territory was considered "free soil", but if you already owned slaves when you arrived here, it was OK to keep them.

The original Territorial Surveyor moved from Maryland to Olympia, Washington and brought a young slave, Charles Mitchell, along.

The story of how the incident evolved, and the role played by a steam sidewheeler:

http://digital.turn-page.com/i/269242/3

On Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:48:25 -0800 (PST), wrote:

We actually had at least one incident of "underground railroad" in the early history of Puget Sound. Washington Territory was considered "free soil", but if you already owned slaves when you arrived here, it was OK to keep them.

The original Territorial Surveyor moved from Maryland to Olympia, Washington and brought a young slave, Charles Mitchell, along.

The story of how the incident evolved, and the role played by a steam sidewheeler:

http://digital.turn-page.com/i/269242/3

Chuck, if you're still watching, whatever happened to the couple who were going to do the Alaska
charter bit on their rebuilt boat?

And, nice story! Wonder if Mr. Mitchell ever made it back to Maryland.

On Saturday, March 1, 2014 2:05:12 PM UTC-8, John H. wrote:
On Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:48:25 -0800 (PST), wrote:



We actually had at least one incident of "underground railroad" in the early history of Puget Sound. Washington Territory was considered "free soil", but if you already owned slaves when you arrived here, it was OK to keep them.



The original Territorial Surveyor moved from Maryland to Olympia, Washington and brought a young slave, Charles Mitchell, along.



The story of how the incident evolved, and the role played by a steam sidewheeler:



http://digital.turn-page.com/i/269242/3



Chuck, if you're still watching, whatever happened to the couple who were going to do the Alaska

charter bit on their rebuilt boat?



And, nice story! Wonder if Mr. Mitchell ever made it back to Maryland.

Christine Smith and her husband operate NW Navigation between Puget Sound and Alaska. She regularly contributes stories to Pacific Nor'West Boating. Check in from time to time and keep up with their progress.

In a few days I'll post a link to a story about a guy who caught the biggest fish of his life (and it was a whopper) at age 91. That's a fun read too.

On Sun, 2 Mar 2014 21:44:49 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Saturday, March 1, 2014 2:05:12 PM UTC-8, John H. wrote:
On Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:48:25 -0800 (PST), wrote:



We actually had at least one incident of "underground railroad" in the early history of Puget Sound. Washington Territory was considered "free soil", but if you already owned slaves when you arrived here, it was OK to keep them.



The original Territorial Surveyor moved from Maryland to Olympia, Washington and brought a young slave, Charles Mitchell, along.



The story of how the incident evolved, and the role played by a steam sidewheeler:



http://digital.turn-page.com/i/269242/3



Chuck, if you're still watching, whatever happened to the couple who were going to do the Alaska

charter bit on their rebuilt boat?



And, nice story! Wonder if Mr. Mitchell ever made it back to Maryland.

Christine Smith and her husband operate NW Navigation between Puget Sound and Alaska. She regularly contributes stories to Pacific Nor'West Boating. Check in from time to time and keep up with their progress.

In a few days I'll post a link to a story about a guy who caught the biggest fish of his life (and it was a whopper) at age 91. That's a fun read too.

Great. Thanks.

Please pass the word to Christine that her fans want to know 'the rest of the story'!