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Subtitle: The Outbreak in Virginia.

Title: Anglo-African Magazine - November, 1859

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Anglo-African Magazine (1859 - 1860)

Detailed account of the raid on Harper's Ferry by John Brown published originally in the Baltimore American and New York Herald. Included is an interview with John Brown shortly after his capture, and a brief account of his statements before the Grand Jury before his trial.

Description of file(s): eight scanned magazine pages (14 columns)

Subtitle: Keep Cool.

Title: Colored American - November 2, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer comments on the way the trial of the Amistad prisoners is being reported by the press. He urges a fair and non-biased reporting of events.

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

Subtitle: The African Captives.

Title: Colored American - September 28, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

Preliminary proceedings to decide jurisdiction of one part of the Amistad case involving the capture and bondage of three children.

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

Subtitle: The 54th Massachusetts Regiment.

Title: Pacific Appeal - August 22, 1863

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer recounts a recent Civil War battle involving the African American troops of the 54th Massacusetts regiment.

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

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