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Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Brief speech in which the speaker expressed his appreciation for being able to speak freely at the convention. The speaker emphasized his belief that slaves should be able to obtain their freedom even if it took a revolution to do so.

Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 205 word document (text and image)

Date published: 1857-05-27

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

Keywords: Church; freedom; government; New England Anti-Slavery Society; revolution

Organization: New England Anti-Slavery Society

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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