“Thomas Jackson’s story has been largely untold, but the record he left behind demands historical analysis. His erudite letters have much to contribute to our understanding of the abolitionist movement, the evolution of attitudes to race, and everyday experiences of the U.S. Civil War. Jackson’s status as a British immigrant also provides us with an added analytical layer in which to view American abolition, race, and the Civil War in a transnational context.”
In this article appearing on Not Even Past, University of Texas’ history department blog, author Miles Reding dissects the Collection’s relevance to America’s abolitionist movement and the U.S. Civil War. He details how Thomas Jackson’s letters and articles provide us a unique window into the transnational dimensions of the decades-long battle over slavery in the United States.
To read more, head to the NEP blog!