This episode tells the story from his perspective as an enslaved man from Missouri seeking freedom. His journey to liberty brought him through Illinois, and its subsequent events became news across the nation. The narrative is based on actual historical events, but the dialogue is imagined.

This episode is narrated by Marcus Rothenberg. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is supported by Union Pacific.

Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional Music and Sound by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Forever Forever Always - Francis Wells, Refined Enlightenment - Howard Harper-Barnes, Reverse - Silver Maple, The Fields at Home - Francis Wells