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Speaker or author: Wright, Theodore S. (Theodore Sedgwick), 1797-1847

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Speech given in response to a resolution regarding the "right of free discussion" which was being threatened by legislation.

Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 1,006 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1836

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: civil liberty; emancipation; government; N. E. Anti-Slavery Convention; prejudice; right of free discussion

Organization: N. E. Anti-Slavery Convention

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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