Speaker or author: Downing, George T. (George Thomas), 1819-1903
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection
The speaker expressed suspicion at the request of the African Civilization Society for help with those in need in Liberia. He believed this was a backhanded way for the colonization society to get funds.
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Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection
The speaker responded to remarks criticizing the African Civilization Society as being established only as a money making scheme. The speaker stressed that it was a very valuable means to educate African American children and to improve the race in general.
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Speaker or author: Langston, John Mercer, 1829-1897.
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection
Brief overview of a speech made at the National Convention of Colored Men held in Syracuse, New York. The speaker emphasized that all races were made slaves if the system of oligarchy were allowed to continue.
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Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection
The speaker made a plea for equal rights now that the slaves had been freed. He noted the heroism and patriotism displayed by black soldiers and emphasized the sacrifices they had made for liberty, freedom, and justice. All that they asked for at this point was to be granted the civil rights that every Union soldier had fought and died for.
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Speaker or author: Hayden, Lewis, 1815-1889
Newspaper or publication: Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection
Lengthy speech regarding the status of freed African Americans within the order of Freemasonry. The speaker stressed concern over growing racial prejudice within the order. He was also concerned that President Andrew Johnson was not doing anything to combat the increasing racial prejudice within the U.S. The speaker paid special attention to the wording of the Freemason doctrine regarding membership. He also gave a brief history of the order, including its goals, moral obligations and social commitment. This speech contains valuable information regarding the influence of Freemasonry in the founding of the U. S.
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Speaker or author: Randolph, Paschal Beverly, 1825-1874
Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Boston Athenaeum -- Pamphlet Collection
Impassioned speech urging patience, persistence, and patriotism as the Civil War continued. The speaker emphasized to his audience that liberty and justice would prevail.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 886 word document (text and images)