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Title: Martin Robison Delany Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885 Newspaper or publication: Leeds Mercury Overview of a speech delivered when responding to a question regarding his motivation for exploring Africa. The speaker said he was searching for a suitable place for the immigration of free African Americans. Description of file(s): PDF 1 page, 496 word document (text and image) Date published: 1860 Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Africa; cotton; exploration; immigration; William Lloyd Garrison People: Garrison, William Lloyd Publication type: Newspapers; Speeches

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