Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created free and equal." Title: Palladium of Liberty - February 28, 1844 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Palladium of Liberty (1843 - 1844) The writer comments on the restricting laws of Ohio regarding African Americans living in that state. 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: citizenship; government; law; Michigan; petition Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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