On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791

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Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791

Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791