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Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Speech delivered during the presentation of a flag to honor black troops for their heroism in Civil War battles.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 390 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1863

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

Keywords: award; Civil War; copperhead; heroism; military; patriotism; soldiers

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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