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Title: Black Republican - April 15, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Black Republican (1865)
The writer relates the conditions in Mobile, Alabama after it was occupied by the Union army following a battle there.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Speaker or author: Remond, Charles Lenox, 1810-1873
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief speech in which the speaker expressed his dismay that African Americans were not welcomed into the army to fight for their own freedom. He noted that they had fought in 1776, but now were not permitted to bear arms.
Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 361 word document (text and images)
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Title: Colored American - January 19, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer comments on the recent military action to remove the Mickasuckie Indians from Florida.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - June 23, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer reports that a lot of fugitive slaves are finding their way to Canada and serving in the army there.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - March 9, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
Brief note regarding the status of the military on the east coast. The writer sarcastically suggests that the army move down to Florida and take the land there from the native people until Congress can "legislate" it away from them.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 14, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer offers his commentary on a death notice for an African American Revolutionary War veteran published in another newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Elevator - July 14, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer shares a letter from a Union soldier expressing his belief that "freedmen of the South" deserve the right to vote.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper page
Speaker or author: Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief speech encouraging African American men of New York to enlist in the army and fight for their country now that the opportunity had been given to them. He believed that of the black men working as "menials" in the current army who had already received wounds from fighting, all would have chosen to be soldiers if they'd had the opportunity.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 234 word document (text and image)
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Speaker or author: Parker, John, fl. 1861-1864
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief overview of speech relating one man's experience as a soldier and fugitive slave during the Civil War.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 136 word document (text and image)
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Title: Lunar Visitor - February, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Lunar Visitor (1862 - 18??)
The writer comments on the causes of the Civil War. He notes that slavery is the primary cause with Southern rebellion as the secondary cause of the war.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Pacific Appeal - August 1, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on events surrounding the recruitment of African American troops in Pennsylvania. He shares an excerpt from a speech given to new recruits telling them that if they prove themselves to be men now and fight for their country, that the U. S. cannot help but reward their valor with gratitude.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - August 22, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer recounts a recent Civil War battle involving the African American troops of the 54th Massacusetts regiment.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - July 25, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on an article published in the Evening Journal newspaper regarding Attorney General Edward Bates' opinion on citizenship.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - May 30, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1863 - 188?)
The writer comments briefly on the inclusion of African American soldiers in the Union army.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 1, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that there are now African American troops organized and ready to fight for the Confederacy. While there are people on the Union side of this war who align with system of slavery, the greater irony he finds is with an army company of slaves fighting for slavery in the southern states.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Pacific Appeal - November 28, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer tells his readers that the question of slavery in the border states will be discussed when Congress meets on December 1st. He gives a brief overview of what this may involve.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Provincial Freeman - February 14, 1857
Speaker or author: C.
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer relates the current status of American filibuster [William] Walker in Nicaragua. President Mora of Costa Rica offered free steamship passage out of Central America to anyone who would desert Walker's ranks. The situation with Walker and his army is now dire.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Speaker or author: Ward, Samuel Ringgold, b. 1817
Newspaper or publication: Pennsylvania Freeman
Detailed account of the history of the Negro race including historical and current accomplishments. The speaker quoted sources who trace humanity itself to origins in Africa, and he stresses the ability of African Americans to accomplish more than they are given credit for.
Description of file(s): PDF 16 page, 3,903 word document (text and images)
Speaker or author: Hinton, T. H. C.
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Brief speech encouraging African American men to enlist and fight in the army now that the opportunity was offered to them.
Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 195 word document (text and image)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - April 27, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer provides details of the early stages of the Civil War. He relates how each state is responding to the conflict and how the country is squaring off for this terrible war.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - August 24, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer argues for the establishment of a reserve guard composed of African American volunteers ready to fight for freedom.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - August 31, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer points out that he believes the main difference between the races is the way they each handle life's difficulties. He tells his readers that while one class of people sees difficulty as something to triumph over, the other sees it as an insurmountable problem. He offers a couple of examples to prove his point.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - December 22, 1860
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer comments on the current political focus on secession, and the growing tension between the northern and southern states.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - February 8, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer briefly describes events that justify any retribution the country may set in motion once the Civil War is over. He holds the South and southern slave holders accountable for most of the problems that have occured within the national government.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - March 22, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer discusses a proposal for emancipation that Abraham Lincoln sent to Congress. This represents the first legislative step towards the abolition of slavery and the realization of freedom for millions of slaves.
Description of file(s): two scanned, two columned, newspaper pages