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Title: Colored American - August 1, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer apologizes for publishing a letter received by the newspaper in error. The letter had been included with a list of donors and subscribers which was supposed to be published.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - November 7, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer updates his readers on the current state of Jamaica after emancipation of the West Indies. The feared violence from the freed slaves has not manifested and what may be needed now is a Savings Bank to hold their new found wealth. He adds that people who have immigrated to Trinidad are not doing as well.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - December 3, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer takes a further look at the economic, agricultural, political, and social significance of immigration for African Americans.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages