University Archives

Title: Weekly Anglo-African - August 20, 1859

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The writer responds to a column published in another newspaper making light of the escape of two fugitive slaves who were almost caught as they crossed into Canada. He appreciates the wit but notes that it doesn't belong with this article. This event is no laughing matter.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

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

Keywords: Canada; fugitives; Virginia; witticism; Zanesville Courier

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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