Dred Scot taken to free state
12/01/1833 AD moved to
Dr. Emerson reported to Fort Armstrong in the free state of Illinois on December 1, 1833. As an army officer, Emerson moved frequently, taking Scott with him to each new army posting.
Emerson's assignment lasted for nearly three years and, under the conditions of the* Northwest Ordinance of 1787*, entitled Dred Scott to his freedom. That ordinance prohibited slavery in regions between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and the Great Lakes, except as punishment for crimes. In addition, when the state of Illinois was created from part of the Northwest Ordinance territory in 1818, the state constitution prohibited slavery.
Living at Rock Island was Dred Scott's first chance to sue for his freedom, assuming he knew he had that right. However, he did not sue.
Lattitude: 41.5165° N
Longitude: 90.5639° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
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John Emerson United States Army surge...
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