Speaker or author: Rock, John S. (John Sweat), 1825-1866
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
Speech given during the 23rd anniversary of the emancipation of the British West Indies. The speaker gave a brief overview of the current condition of the West Indies, and the work that still lies ahead for the population there.
Description of file(s): PDF 4 page, 914 word document (text and images)
Date published: 1857-08-01
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: August 1st; Boston; British West Indies; celebration; emancipation; England; liberty; Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Organization: Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches