University Archives

Title: Colored American - August 31, 1839

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)

The writer continues his commentary on a proposed resolution which states that African Americans will deny their vote to any candidate who does not support the immediate abolition of slavery.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

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

Keywords: abolitionists; election; government; morality; politics; resolution; Slavery; vote

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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