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Slave named Peter, revealing horrendous scars on his back from whippings. "Overseer Artayou Carrier whipped me. I was 2 mos. in bed sore from the whipping. My master come after I was whipped; he discharged the overseer," spoken by Peter as he sat for pi.pi. c
Location:Baton Rouge, LA, US
Date taken:April 2, 1863
Size:1280 x 853 pixels (17.8 x 11.8 inches)

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