Title: Voice of the Fugitive - April 9, 1851
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer tells his readers that what the fugitive slaves living in Canada need more than anything right now is knowledge and strength. Instead of clothing and food, he asks those who want to help to contribute land and education. These will better help the poor and fugitives build their own futures.
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: agriculture; begging; British; Canada; charity; children; education; elevation; fugitive; government; land; mulatto
People: Johnson, Richard M.
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers