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Subtitle: No. 4. The North American and West India League. Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 29, 1852 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852) The writer calls for comments from his readers on the recent North American Convention. He asks for their input on issues regarding free labor in the fight to overthrow the system of slavery. 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: Canada; elevation; free labor; North American Convention; pro-slavery press; Toronto; West Indies People: Coffin, Levi Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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