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Basil was born into slavery in the wetland of Maryland, then sold to a slave-owner in the Swamps and Bayous of Maringouin, Louisiana. The sale happened in order to pay off the debt of Georgetown University (formerly known as Georgetown College). Despite the treacherous life Basil experienced, he was determined he would live to see his freedom.
Basil was born into slavery in the wetland of Maryland, then sold to a slave-owner in the Swamps and Bayous of Maringouin, Louisiana. The sale happened in order to pay off the debt of Georgetown University (formerly known as Georgetown College). Despite the treacherous life Basil experienced, he was determined he would live to see his freedom.
Basil was born into slavery in the wetland of Maryland, then sold to a slave-owner in the Swamps and Bayous of Maringouin, Louisiana. The sale happened in order to pay off the debt of Georgetown University (formerly known as Georgetown College). Despite the treacherous life Basil experienced, he was determined he would live to see his freedom.