In a Word: A New Life for 'Contraband' | The Saturday Evening Post
For many enslaved people, the word “contraband” was synonymous with “free.” Here’s why.
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For many enslaved people, the word “contraband” was synonymous with “free.” Here’s why.
Seeking refuge from their captors, three enslaved men grabbed a boat and sailed from Sewell’s Point to the Union Army stronghold at Fort Monroe. Arriving at the main gate, the men were granted asylum and deemed “contraband of war” by commander Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler.