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Subtitle: Recognition of Hayti.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 27, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

Although efforts to be recognized as an independent country have been made and acknowledged by other countries, the United States still does not recognize Haytian independence.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Story of Another Returned Emigrant from Hayti.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 5, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer shares stories from some African Americans who have immigrated to Hayti only to find life there difficult, unhealthy, and dangerous.

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

Subtitle: Resignation.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 6, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

As a response to conflict within the Haytian immigration movement, Henry Highland Garnet tendered his resignation as New York agent. This resignation was not accepted since James Redpath admired and respected Garnet too much to do so.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subtitle: Emigration to Hayti.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 16, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer briefly discusses the pros and cons of immigration, espeically to Hayti.

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

Subtitle: The Haytian Movement "Out West.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 23, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer tells his readers that while opposition to Haitian (Haytian) immigration is strong, there are many African Americans who want to know more about this idea so that they can make an informed choice.

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

Subtitle: Forlorn Hope for Hayti.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - November 2, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer comments on the recent creation by the Pope of an Archbishopic and four Bishopics in Hayti. A "special article" in the selection process allows the Pope to choose candidates from members of "the white race" to fill these positions.

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

Subtitle: Passing For--Colored.

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 26, 1861

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer discusses caste and prejudice in the U.S. and Hayti. Prejudice in Hayti is mostly based in caste, with those of African descent fighting against mulattoes. In the U.S. prejudice is based in race and nationality and often leveled at the Irish and German immigrants equally with African Americans.

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

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