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Title: Colored American - November 7, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer tells his readers about the report filed by two African American men who were recruited to investigate conditions in Trinidad. The writer believes these men were given special treatment by the planters and steered away from the cruel reality of immigrant life there.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 17, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer describes the current state of immigration to the West Indies. He urges his readers to abandon any ideas of immigrating. While the concept may sound inviting, the reality of the experiences of those who have gone before is miserable.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page