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Speaker or author: Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898

Newspaper or publication: Presscopy -- Historical Society of Pennsylvania -- Gardiner Collection

Eulogy for James Forten with an emphasis on his life accomplishments and character.

Description of file(s): PDF 18 page, 5,392 word document (text and images)

Date published: 1842-03-30

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: Anthony Benezet; Britain; England; eulogy; George Thatcher; James Forten; liberty; London; servitude; ships

People: Benezet, Anthony; Forten, James; Thatcher, George

Publication type: Speeches

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