Speaker or author: Martin, J. Sella (John Sella), b. 1832
Newspaper or publication: Liberator
The speaker praised George Thompson for his accomplishments on behalf of African Americans. He compared the treatment of the slave in the northern states with the treatment of the slave in the southern states and concluded that African Americans were treated better in the south.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 711 word document (text and images)
Date published: 1861
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: emancipation; George Thompson; government; northern states; politics; prejudice; Pro-Slavery; southern states
People: Thompson, George
Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches