Black Abolitionist Archive
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Subtitle: Trinidad Emigration. Title: Colored American - October 5, 1839 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer expresses his dislike of the way immigration to Trinidad is unfolding. He urges his readers who are thinking of moving there to be sure this is their individual desire and not done through attempts by others (as in Colonization practices). He also urges them to seek a reliable agent before making this type of move. 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: agents; Colonization; emigration; immigration; Trinidad Publication type: editorials; Newspapers |
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