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For further reading, read:Branded Hand by Elmer Koppelmann (available from the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center),Jonathan Walker: The Man with the Branded Hand by Alvin F. Oickle (available through this site), and Branded Hand : Trial and Imprisonment of Jonathan Walker by Jonathan Walker (available through Amazon.com).
Newspaper Articles:"A haunting hand of history", by Jackie Loohauis(Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, January 24, 2001)"Abolitionist wore his brand with honor", by Dennis McCann (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, March 21, 2000) Jonathan's Obituary, Fowlerville Review Feature on Cape Cod, includes mention of a lecture on Walker. "Captive Rebellions: What Melville (and his Audience) Knew" by John LaRoe, Lecturer (University of Missouri - Kansas City Department of English On-Line Archives) Tidbits concerning Jonathan. The "Last" of Things features Walker as the last person punished by branding. REPARATIONS AD--What do you think of reparations for Black Americans because of slavery? HOLLAND COTTER discusses the 1845 daguerreotype of Walker New York Times, 19 December 2003
Pamphlets regarding Jonathan Walker:Wanted poster issued for the capture of Jonathon Walker and the seven slaves. You will notice the slaves are referred to as "stolen."Flyer that was printed to advertise speeches Captain Walker made in support of the Abolitionist movement. Notice that his hand is prominently featured. The trial and punishment of Captain Walker were well known in his day. Handbill printed and passed out on the streets to announce Walker's appearances and speeches.
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