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Behind the Scenes.
The following, copied from the original papers, contain, in brief, the history of my emancipation:—
"I promise to give Lizzie and her son George their freedom, on the payment of $1200.
"Anne P. Garland.
"June 27, 1855."
"Lizzy:—I send you this note to sign for the sum of $75, and when I give you the whole amount you will then sign the other note for $100.
"Ellen M. Doan.
"In the paper you will find $25; see it is all right before the girl leaves."
"I have received of Lizzy Keckley $950, which I have deposited with Darby & Barksdale for her—$600 on the 21st July, $300 on the 27th and 28th of July, and $50 on 13th August 1855.
"I have and shall make use of said money for Lizzy's benefit, and hereby guarantee to her one
