University Archives

Speaker or author: Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884

Newspaper or publication: Liberator

Brief speech in which the speaker expresses his positive feelings about the acceptance of black soldiers in the Civil War. He emphasized that now they can truly be included in the fight for freedom.

Description of file(s): PDF 2 page, 368 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1863-05-28

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

Keywords: Civil War; emancipation; New England Anti-Slavery Convention; soldiers

Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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