University Archives

Title: Colored American - March 25, 1837

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer calls for an end to slavery throughout the U.S. He advises those African Americans who live in states without slavery to present a religious life of morality and "industry" in order to promote emancipation and gain support for the cause.

Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page

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

Keywords: bondage; emancipation; free states; freedom; Slavery

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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