Black Abolitionist Archive

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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 26, 1855 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859) The writer notes the increase in immigration to Canada from all nationalities previously living in the U.S. He tells his readers that all are welcome in Canada provided they are ready to loyal and tolerant. 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; emigration; German; immigration; Irish; Know-Nothing Movement; Know-Nothingism Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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