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Thomas Garrett (August 21, 1789 – January 25, 1871) was an American abolitionist and leader in the Underground Railroad movement before the American Civil War. For his fight against slavery, he was subject to threats, harassment and assaults. A $10,000 (equivalent to $311,080 in 2020) bounty was established for his capture, He was arrested and convicted in the Hawkins case. He helped more than 2,500 African Americans escape slavery.
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