The Underground Railroad from Slavery to Freedom: A comprehensive history
CHAPTER III
THE METHODS OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Penalties for aiding fugitive slaves 47
Social contempt suffered by abolitionists 48
Espionage practised upon abolitionists 50
Rewards for the capture of fugitives and the kidnapping of abolitionists 52
Devices to secure secrecy 54
Service at night 54
Methods of communication 56
Methods of conveyance 59
Zigzag and variable routes 61
Places of concealment 62
Disguises 64
Informality of management 67
Colored and white agents 69
City vigilance committees 70
Supplies for fugitives 76
Transportation of fugitives by rail 78
Transportation of fugitives by water 81
Rescue of fugitives under arrest 83