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Speaker or author: Pennington, James W. C.

Newspaper or publication: Emancipator

A brief synopsis of a speech given by J. W. C. Pennington at a reception given to welcome him back from England. Emphasis was placed on the freedom enjoyed by people of color in England that was not available in the U.S.

Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 299 word document (text and image)

Date published: 1843-08-03

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

Keywords: Christianity; Church; England

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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