Black Abolitionist Archive

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Subtitle: Jamaica, West Indies. Title: Colored American - August 1, 1840 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842) The writer apologizes for publishing a letter received by the newspaper in error. The letter had been included with a list of donors and subscribers which was supposed to be published. 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: Britain; emancipation; West Indies People: Burger, John Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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