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Title: Colored American - April 29, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his belief that as long as the northern states condone by silent acceptance the actions of those who kidnap free African Americans as "fugitive slaves," there will be disorder and chaos in free state communities.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 23, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer warns fugitive slaves who have settled in the Detroit area to beware of men who are hunting for them. He urges them to come to Canada where they will have greater safety.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 12, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer urges fugitives who may still be lingering in the U.S. to continue on to Canada. He tells them that there is no safe place for them in the U.S.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - February 26, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer encourages his readers to send in their subscription money and continue supporting the newspaper.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 12, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer encourages his readers to read a letter published in another part of the newspaper regarding land prices in Canada and the benefits of settling there.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 26, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The editor warns his readers to take care to avoid men who are hunting fugitive slaves. If they let down their guard, they may be dragged into slavery whether they are fugitives or not.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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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