University Archives

Speaker or author: Mars, J. N. (John N.), 1804-1884

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Brief speech in which the speaker expressed an optimistic future for his children. He encouraged moral as well as educational advancement, and believed opportunity for these things was available in the western U.S.

Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 181 word document (text and image)

Date published: 1859

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

Keywords: children; education; morality; schools

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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