University Archives

Speaker or author: Jenkins, David

Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844)

Speech given on the organization of a convention held in Columbus. Stress is placed on the privilege of free speech and the right to assemble.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 334 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1844-09-18

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

Keywords: citizenship; Civil rights; free speech; liberty; patriotism

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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