University Archives

Title: Colored American - July 27, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer relates an interview with a nameless government official in the British West Indies regarding the condition of the country. After emancipation of these islands, this official explains that none of the feared violence and "ruin" has come to pass.

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

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

Keywords: Britain; British West Indies; emancipation; England; government; Hayti

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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