In the late 1850s , he had for $1,000 bought freedom for himself and his wife .
They selected one spokesperson : Garrison Frazier , the 67 - year - old former pastor of Third African Baptist .
In the late 1850s , spokesperson had for $1,000 bought freedom for himself and spokesperson 's wife .
They selected one spokesperson : Garrison Frazier , the 67 - year - old former pastor of Third African Baptist .