University Archives

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Northern Star and Freemen's Advocate (1842 - 18??)

The writer urges his readers to sign a petition to eliminate slavery in New York state. He assures them that the newspaper will continue to do all it can to assist fugitive slaves traveling to Canada.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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

Keywords: Canada; fugitives; New York; petition; Slavery

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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