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Title: Colored American - March 18, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses the goals and objectives of the newspaper, and his pledge to achieve these. He asks readers for support and financial help in this mission.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Advocate - January 14, 1837
Speaker or author: Ruggles, David, 1810-1849
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Advocate (1837)
David Ruggles describes his experience with men who wanted to capture him as a fugitive slave and force him aboard a Brazilian ship bound for Portugal. Both Ruggles and Philip Bell warn the African American public that people are being kidnapped by the crew of this ship and are not heard from again.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages