Boston-based Abolitionist newspaper, published by William Lloyd Garrison, 1831-1865
Clear copy of preamble to the Constitution of the New England Anti-Slavery Society: “Whereas, we believe that Slavery is contrary to the precepts of Christianity, dangerous to the liberties of…
Read More Preamble to Constitution of the New England Anti-Slavery Society
ANOTHER VOICE FROM ENGLAND A letter from James Cropper to Thomas Clarkson Liverpool, 10 month, 2d, 1832 The letter is critical of Clarkson’s support of Colonization: “Great injury has been…
Several Resolutions were adopted at a PUBLIC MEETING of the Colored Inhabitants of Boston and Vicinity, March 21, 1833 A series of resolutions were unanimously adopted, including general affirmations of…
Read More Colored support for Garrison prior to his trip to England
In reference to the Colonization Society: “ When this Society was organized, I was one of its warmest friends, and anticipated great good from its influence, both in Christianizing Africa…
Long paragraphs from an Address delivered at the African Masonic Hall in Boston, Feb 27, 1833 by Mrs. Maria W. Stewart After proclaiming that “we sprung from one of the…
An item under a section Journal of the Times refers to an action of the General Court in 1646: returning a slave to his native country 200 Years Ago! “The…
This letter written to Garrison, from Paul, Bristol, England, April 10, 1833 Paul affirms that he finds in large crowds he addresses, that the sentiment toward Colonization is the same…
SAVAGE BARBARITY ! Miss Crandall Imprisoned !!! Garrison proclaims who are the “the authors of this infamous proceeding”…. “They are friends of the American Colonization Society, and have made their…
A Bid for a Freeman of Massachusetts Copy of a resolution in Georgia, adopted by its House & Senate, Nov 30, 1831 “Resolved that the sum of five thousand dollars…
Here is the story told in Mayer’s book, of the lecture given by Lloyd in London, June 10, 1833…..Cresson. agent of the ACS was also in London, and had been…
“A thousand thanks to Mrs. Child for this admirable work! It must — it will be exclusively read; and that heart must be harder than the nether mill stone, which…
“ I have seen Mr. Wilberforce. He has repudiated his views of the Colonization Society, and regards its principles and purposes with disapprobation.” On the same page is a notice…
A tribute to Wilberforce In regard to Child’s new work , her Appeal, a note from the Christian Watchman: After a reflection on her eminence as an author: “We are…
The Liberator :—-EXTRA. Two page almost entirely devoted to the formation of and constitution of the Boston Young Men’s Anti-Slavery Association —– an interesting by-line says: “That which is wrong in…
Includes item from Boston Evening Transcript, Oct 8 Refers to a handbill circulated widely in the city. Indicates that “The Post of this morning” claims that the handbill was circulated…
Declaration of the National Anti-Slavery Convention with signatures , Dec 4, 1833, in Philadelphia