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Speaker or author: Ruggles, David, 1810-1849

Newspaper or publication: Emancipator

Speech delivered before a public meeting recounting the experience of Eliza Drummings at the hands of men who were helping her escape slavery.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 453 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1836-10-20

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; liberty; Slavery; Slaves--Emancipation--United States; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: freedom; justice; kidnappers; women

People: Drummings, Eliza; Johnson, Samuel; Washington, John J.

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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