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Speaker or author: Watkins, William J.

Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)

The speaker encourages action for African American suffrage. He suggests that clubs be formed and that lecturers travel across the country to get support for this cause.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 382 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1860-05-10

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

Keywords: Democrats; government; politics; Republicans; suffrage; vote

People: Brown, John

Organization: Free Suffrage Association

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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