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Speaker or author: Williams, Ranson G.

Newspaper or publication: Philanthropist

Speech delievered at the first annual meeting of the Rhode Island State Anti-Slavery Society held at the Richmond Church in Providence Rhode Island addressing issues regarding the slave trade, the separation of slave families, and the relationship between slavery and Christian values.

Description of file(s): PDF 6 page, 1,557 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1836-11-09

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; liberty; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: American Anti-Slavery Society; Christianity; family separation; human rights; injustice

Organization: The Rhode Island State Anti-Slavery Society

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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