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Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882.

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

Speech praising the assistance, compassion and "charity" women offer in helping to abolish slavery and aiding those in need.

Description of file(s): PDF 5 page, 1,516 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1838-02-28

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

Keywords: charity; Christianity; Female Assistant Society; women

Organization: Female Assistant Society

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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