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Subtitle: The Editor to his readers.

Title: Colored American - December 22, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

The editor gave a brief overview of the newspaper's status as it ended its second year in publication. He announced that James McCune Smith had been added to the editorial staff.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: To our Readers.

Title: Colored American - January 13, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor informs his readers that the newspaper ownership has passed into the hands of a committee from a former sole proprietorship. He believes this action will be a positive benefit to maintaining the newspaper and its future survival. He asks for continued support from his readers.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: To Our Readers.

Title: Colored American - June 12, 1841

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor appeals to his readers for financial help to continue publication of the newspaper.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: To Our Readers.

Title: Colored American - June 22, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer explains that two of the Colored American editors are no longer employed by the newspaper. James McCune Smith has resigned and the other editor (whose name is not mentioned) has retired. The writer emphasizes the goals, objectives, and obligation of the newspaper to its readers. He also emphasizes the commitment of the newspaper to continue publication.

Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages

Subtitle: To Our Readers.

Title: Colored American - May 16, 1840

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The editor asks again for financial assistance from his readers to help keep the Colored American in publication.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Caution to Our Readers.

Title: Colored American - September 15, 1838

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer warns his readers that slanderous statements published by other editors against David Ruggles and Barney Corse are not true.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: To our Readers West.

Title: Provincial Freeman - June 9, 1855

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)

The editor announces that a representative of the newspaper will be traveling through the western part of the country collecting for the newspaper and soliciting new subscribers.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

Subtitle: To Our Readers.

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 17, 1851

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The editor provides a brief overview of all that the newspaper has helped to accomplish over its first year of publication. Now, donations to help the poor and payment of subscription fees are desperately needed to continue this effort.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

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