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Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 22, 1859

Speaker or author: Hamilton, Thomas

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

The writer responds to a letter from William J. Watkins on the subject of active opposition to slavery. The writer disagrees with William Watkins conclusion that whoever is not for slavery is against it. The writer offers situations wherein someone can be opposed to slavery but not against it.

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

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

Keywords: politics; prejudice; Slavery

People: Watkins, William J.

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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