November 1851

Sunday 09:

Kentucky marshals abduct abolitionist minister Calvin Fairbank from Jeffersonville, Indiana, and take him to Kentucky to stand trial for helping a slave escape.

Thursday 13:

The Denny Party lands at Alki Point, the first settlers of what will become Seattle, Washington.

Friday 14:

after it was first published on October 18, 1851 by Richard Bentley, London.