Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Saving Association. Title: Colored American - October 24, 1840 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer tells encourages his readers to save their money instead of spending it frivolously. He notes that while he's not suggesting a specific plan, institutions exist to help them save their money. 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: banking; economy; elevation; finances; improvement; money; society Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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