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Letter from Henry Egbert Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Willaim Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, 1832 Nov[ember] 23d

Letter from Henry Egbert Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Willai...

Henry Egbert Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp acknowledging the recipt of their circular and assuring them that "the Liberator shall never go down for want of support as long as there is ... More

Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1838 Jan[uar]y 22

Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus P...

George Waters write Amos A. Phelps about the sentiments of several ministers in the vicinity of Holden, concerning anti-slavery. He writes of Revered Alisha Scanson of Southborough who "professed himself Anti-S... More

Letter from Mrs. Mary Welsh, Montpelier, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Maria Weston Chapman, May 15th, 1845

Letter from Mrs. Mary Welsh, Montpelier, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Mar...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Henry Clarke Wright, Sept. 23, 1846
Grand celebration : In mass meeting, on Independence Day : the managers of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society have made arrangements for a grand celebration.. in the.. grove, at Abington.. : Edmund Quincy, Sec'y. Francis Jackson, Pres.

Grand celebration : In mass meeting, on Independence Day : the manager...

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Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, November 8th, 1849

Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, November 8...

Lupton informs May that he is sending a box of contributions for the Anti-Slavery Fair. He apologizes for its small size, saying that there are so many other charitable demands on the people of Leeds that the a... More

Letter from John Goings, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, [18]52 Sept[ember] 28th

Letter from John Goings, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, ...

John Gorings writes to Samuel May reporting that they "had a very interesting meeting here on Sunday last and [a] very crowded house all day," however "a great many were disappointed in not hearing Miss [Sallie... More

West india emancipation : celebration at Framingham.

West india emancipation : celebration at Framingham.

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Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1853 Oct[ober] 18

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary ...

James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his voyage back to the U.S. with Richard Davis Webb and of his time in New York before his return to Philadelphia. He writes of his editor of the "Pen... More

Letter from Eliza Wingham and Jane Wingham, Glasgow, [Scotland], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]77 [August] 21

Letter from Eliza Wingham and Jane Wingham, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Wi...

Eliza Wigham and her stepmother, Jane Wigham, write to William Lloyd Garrison expressing their regret that although they cannot be "present at the gathering of friends tomorrow in Liverpool" they wish to thank ... More

Salmon P. Chase Papers: General Correspondence, 1810-1898; 1863; Sept. 1-16
Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Miscellany, 1863-1951; Newspaper clippings; Miscellaneous, undated; 3 of 14

Anna E. Dickinson Papers: Miscellany, 1863-1951; Newspaper clippings; ...

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Anna E. Dickinson Papers: General Correspondence, 1859-1911; Edmunds, Fanny B., undated
Letter from Mary Brady, Leavy Greave, Sheffield, [England], to Maria Weston Chapman, Dec'r 30th, 1846

Letter from Mary Brady, Leavy Greave, Sheffield, [England], to Maria W...

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Dec[ember] 29 1850

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison inviting him to the antislavery convention to take place on January 7-9, and requests that should Garrison be unable to attend that he assist May in persuading Ge... More

The mode of flogging slaves. As described in Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 13

The mode of flogging slaves. As described in Bickells "West Indies as ...

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Resurrection of Henry Box Brown.
Slaves chained together by the neck and driven to work on the roads. See Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 15

Slaves chained together by the neck and driven to work on the roads. S...

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Crossing the bay in a skiff. - Public domain dedication image

Crossing the bay in a skiff. - Public domain dedication image

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Free labor and slave labor. Great race between the North and the South.
Eminent anti-slavery men; Lewis Tappan.

Eminent anti-slavery men; Lewis Tappan.

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Officers of the road; Samuel D. Burris, conductor.
Earnest in the cause; Grace Anne Lewis.
Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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The case of William L. Chaplin : being an appeal to all respecters of law and justice, against the cruel and oppressive treatment to which, under color of legal proceedings, he has been subjected, in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland.

The case of William L. Chaplin : being an appeal to all respecters of ...

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The liberator. v.1:no.18(1831:Apr.30)

The liberator. v.1:no.18(1831:Apr.30)

Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from James Forten, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1832 May 6th

Letter from James Forten, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to William Llo...

James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing a work Garrison is about to publish (likely his "Thoughts on African Colonization"), sharing his hope that it "may be the means of opposing, in full, the... More

Letter from Mary Rotch, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1843 Nov[ember] 5

Letter from Mary Rotch, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

Mary Rotch writes to Maria Weston Chapman replying to an appeal for money. She sends only $5 because she doesn't approve of some of the anti-slavery lectures. She writes, "I understand that much of the product ... More

John C. Calhoun's speech to the United States Senate against the Compromise of 1850, 4 March 1850

John C. Calhoun's speech to the United States Senate against the Compr...

Reproduction number: A20 (color slide; page 1) The famous South Carolinian John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) made his last Senate speech during the course of the great debate over the Compromise of 1850, a complicate... More

Letter from C.L. Weston, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1852 April 2nd

Letter from C.L. Weston, New Ipswich, [New Hampshire], to William Lloy...

C.L. Weston writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking "Can New Hampshire be redeemed .. from Hunkerism"? and celebrating "the Prophet & Priest of Christian Anti-Slavery Parker Pillsbury". Weston argues that "the ... More

Five sermons by Theodore Parker, 1858 Jan[uary] 10 -Fe[bruary] 7

Five sermons by Theodore Parker, 1858 Jan[uary] 10 -Fe[bruary] 7

Theodore Parker writes a sermon on January 10, 1858 titled, "Evidences of God in the World of Matter." Theodore Parker writes a sermon on January 17, 1858 titled, "Evidences of God in the World of Man." Theodor... More

Today Massachusetts erects the statue of Daniel Webster

Today Massachusetts erects the statue of Daniel Webster

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Letter from Elizabeth Swan Mawson, Ashfield, [England], to Francis Jackson Garrison, July 26 - 1877

Letter from Elizabeth Swan Mawson, Ashfield, [England], to Francis Jac...

Elizabeth Swan Mawson writes Francis Jackson Garrison that the "proof copies" of photographs taken by H. S. Mendelssohn have arrived, and forwards these to Garrison for his review and pleasure. Mawson expresses... More

Letter from Samuel Lee, New Ipswich, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 17. 1837

Letter from Samuel Lee, New Ipswich, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 17....

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee criticizes Phelps’s letter printed in the Spectator. He makes references to various places in the letter, including the part Lee says Phelps “vindicated” the Liberat... More

Letter from Sydney Howard Gay, New York, to Samuel May, June 17, '46

Letter from Sydney Howard Gay, New York, to Samuel May, June 17, '46

Gay acknowledges May's contribution to the American Anti-Slavery Society. He commends May's success in providing subscribers. He gives instructions concerning the forwarding of money, payment of postage, and ha... More

Letter from Samuel Lee, New Ipswich, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 15 1836

Letter from Samuel Lee, New Ipswich, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 15 ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Luther Lee discusses spiritual “revival” of the church. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Jacon Merrill Manning, Boston, [Mass.] to William Lloyd Garrison, Jan[uary] 8, 1861

Letter from Jacon Merrill Manning, Boston, [Mass.] to William Lloyd Ga...

Jacob Merrill Manning notifies William Lloyd Garrison that he was visited that morning by a Mr. Hayward, a "gentleman connected with the Liberator", whom Manning gave his permission to list him among the speake... More

Letter from Thomas Cushman Buddington, Leyden, Mass, to William Lloyd Garrison, Mar[ch] 24, 1877
Letter from Joseph Cassey, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, 1834 Feb[ruar]y 15th

Letter from Joseph Cassey, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William ...

Joseph Cassey writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp "with much satisfaction" after seeing Arnold Buffum listed as the general agent for the Liberator in Pennsylvania in the last issue of the Liberato... More

Letter from Francis Mary Harris Robbins, Brush Hill, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren Weston, 1843 November 1

Letter from Francis Mary Harris Robbins, Brush Hill, Milton, [Massachu...

Frances Mary (Harris) Robbins writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to being anxious for news in her country solitude. Her society met last night at Dr. Palmer's, " and a very good time we had." Dr. Palmer di... More

Letter from Joseph Lupton, Scarborough, Yorkshire, [England], to Samuel May, October 16th / '51

Letter from Joseph Lupton, Scarborough, Yorkshire, [England], to Samue...

Lupton says that he has shipped two boxes of contributions from Leeds for the anti-slavery fair. He gives a brief account of the contents of the boxes and speaks particularly of a screen. Lupton also informs Ma... More

Letter from Mary Botham Howitt, West Hill Lodge, Highgate, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, Nov. 2, [1864]

Letter from Mary Botham Howitt, West Hill Lodge, Highgate, [England], ...

Botham Howitt sends a letter of greeting to Garrison delivered by an American whose acquaintance she has made, a Mr. Framingham. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Emma Perkins Forbes, [Milton, Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1841 Dec[ember] 27

Letter from Emma Perkins Forbes, [Milton, Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Emma Perkins Forbes writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to giving Maria $100 instead of the enclosed ten if she could, but that she cannot join her in her public interests. She reads and hears little on t... More

Slaves exposed for sale. See Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 19

Slaves exposed for sale. See Bickells "West Indies as they are," page ...

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Escaping from Portsmouth, VA.; Escaping from Norfolk in Capt. Lee's skiff.

Escaping from Portsmouth, VA.; Escaping from Norfolk in Capt. Lee's sk...

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John Henry Hill. - Public domain dedication image

John Henry Hill. - Public domain dedication image

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Samuel Green sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years for having a copy of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in his house.

Samuel Green sentenced to the penitentiary for ten years for having a ...

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Mary Millburn; Secreted in a box.

Mary Millburn; Secreted in a box.

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Eminent anti-slavery men; William Lloyd Garrison.
John Brown, as he looked in 1857.

John Brown, as he looked in 1857.

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Husbands, wives, and families sold indiscriminately to different purchasers, are violently separated ; probably never to meet again

Husbands, wives, and families sold indiscriminately to different purch...

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Two letters from Granville Sharp to Jacques-Pierre Brissot de Warville

Two letters from Granville Sharp to Jacques-Pierre Brissot de Warville

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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The case of William L. Chaplin : being an appeal to all respecters of law and justice, against the cruel and oppressive treatment to which, under color of legal proceedings, he has been subjected, in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland.

The case of William L. Chaplin : being an appeal to all respecters of ...

Chaplin was arrested in Aug. 1850 for having "abducted, stolen, taken, and carried out from the city of Washington" two fugitive slaves. Additional charges were brought against him for assaulting his arrestors.... More

Traversée : danse de nègres. - A group of men standing on top of a boat

Traversée : danse de nègres. - A group of men standing on top of a boa...

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The liberator. v.1:no.12(1831:Mar.19)

The liberator. v.1:no.12(1831:Mar.19)

Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1837 Dec[ember] 18

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabe...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding the books and pamphlets she has sent her and her "English sisters." She discusses emancipation in the West Indies and the anti-slavery cause in Grea... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimké, Phila[delphia], Pa, to Anne Warren Weston, May 1st, 1838

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimké, Phila[delphia], Pa, to Anne Warren...

Angelina E. Grimké and Theodore D. Weld invite Anne Warren Weston to their wedding on May 14th. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from George Ripley to Maria Weston Chapman, [1840]

Letter from George Ripley to Maria Weston Chapman, [1840]

George Ripley writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her a speech written from memory, hoping that the gaps will be filled from Maria and Miss Weston's notes. He would like to see the proofs of al... More

Certificate of honorary membership from Adelphic Union Library (Williams College), [Boston], to Amos Augustus Phelps, fifth day of October in the year of.. one thousand, eight hundred and forty one

Certificate of honorary membership from Adelphic Union Library (Willia...

This document certifies that Amos A. Phelps is an honorary member of the Adelphic Union Library Association. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles Sumner, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1842 Nov[ember] 30

Letter from Charles Sumner, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Maria Weston C...

Charles Sumner writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to fugitive slaves. He writes, "It may not be deemed expedient for the bar to adopt a rule according to which each member shall refuse his professional a... More

Letter from John Rand, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Feb[ruary] 16th

Letter from John Rand, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Fe...

John Rand writes to Samuel May describing the visit of Lucy Stone to Milford and a lecture she delivered in the town. Rand reports that Stone "found with us a cordial welcome" and was introduced to the meeting ... More

Letter from Elizabeth Swan Mawson, Ashfield, Gateshead on Tyne, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, Aug[u]st 21st, 1877
Salmon P. Chase Papers: General Correspondence, 1810-1898; 1863; June 15-30
Letter from Giles Badger Stebbins, Rochester, N[ew] Y[ork], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1852 June 5t

Letter from Giles Badger Stebbins, Rochester, N[ew] Y[ork], to William...

Giles B. Stebbins writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him an obituary (not included) "of our much loved friend Susan R. Doty." Stebbins recalls that Garrison visited "her pleasant home a year since with Ge... More

Letter from Epaphras Goodman, Dracutt, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 23rd 1837

Letter from Epaphras Goodman, Dracutt, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 2...

In responding to Phelps’s inquiry, Epaphras Goodman provides the names of ministers in the Andover area and their membership to antislavery societies, but says he cannot give a definite answer to the question r... More

Charles W. Slack autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Boston, 18 November 1859

Charles W. Slack autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson...

Asks him to speak at the meeting [for the relief of John Brown's family]. With this is a printed ticket of admission for the meeting, November 19, 1859. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Susan Taber, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Weston, 1838 [May] 22

Letter from Susan Taber, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah West...

[Susan Taber?] writes to Debora Weston in regards the anti-slavery society preparing materials for a sale to raise funds. She writes of her surprise for the news of Angelina E. Grimke's marriage to Theodore T. ... More

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Phillips, Sampson & Company, [1856] July 13

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Philli...

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Mr. Phillips of Phillips, Sampson & Company in regards to her publishing deadline for her next anti-slavery novel "Dred." She writes, "Between now & the 30th are only about 12 wo... More

A sketch from God's description of the " Consequences of Emancipation." Isa.58

A sketch from God's description of the " Consequences of Emancipation....

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George Thompson. - A black and white photo of a man in a coat

George Thompson. - A black and white photo of a man in a coat

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The separation of a family of slaves after being seized & sold upon a warrant of destraint for their masters debts. As described in Bickells "West Indies as they are," page 16&17.

The separation of a family of slaves after being seized & sold upon a ...

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A bold stroke for freedom - contest with fire arms.

A bold stroke for freedom - contest with fire arms.

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Six on two horses. - Public domain dedication image
Lear Green escaping in a chest.

Lear Green escaping in a chest.

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Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America for the suppression of the African slave trade

Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America for the su...

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John W. Dungee. - Public domain dedication image
Earnest in the cause; John Needles.

Earnest in the cause; John Needles.

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John Brown. - Public domain portrait engraving

John Brown. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

Forever Free: the story of the Emancipation Proclamation

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An address to the public, from the Pennsylvania Society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the relief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bondage ... Signed by order of the Society, B. Franklin, President. Philadelphia, 9th of November,
All men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights of which, when they enter into a state of society, hey cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity! Namely the enjoyment of life and liberty

All men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain in...

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Shall freedom or slavery triumph : Let Massachusetts speak!

Shall freedom or slavery triumph : Let Massachusetts speak!

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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 14. 1835

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 1...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses a few anti-slavery publications, including Phelps’s book, the second edition of which Mr. Knapp is willing to publish. He then discusses a variety of to... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New Ipswich, [N.H.], to Helen Eliza Garrison, Jan. 12, 1844
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