Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: The Events of the Day. Title: Pacific Appeal - April 5, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer offers his thoughts on the current situation with the Civil War which he expects will end soon. He notes that the war and the Right of Testimony are the two main issues concerning African Americans at this time. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; United States--History--19th century Keywords: anarchy; Civil rights; Civil War; despotism; government; Oligarchy; Right of Testimony; Slavery Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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