University Archives

Speaker or author: L.

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer responds to an article from the New Era newspaper describing the poor condition of fugitive slaves living in Canada. The writer emphasizes that contrary to what the article says, living in poverty is preferable to living as a slave.

Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page

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

Keywords: abolitionists; article; Canada; fugitives; New Era newspaper

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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