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1856
Unknown
Is Millard Fillmore an abolitionist?
Printed at the American Patriot office. Additional title: "The agitation of slavery. Who commenced and who can end it? Buchanan and Fillmore compared from the record."
GLC00267.201
1845
Child, Lydia Maria Francis (1802-1880)
Letters from New York : Second series.
Second volume of journalism published by author and abolitionist Child. Includes a chapter on the rights of women. First edition. Printed by C.S. Francis (New York) and J. H. France (Boston). BAL 3152.
GLC06218
1833
An Appeal in the Favor of That Class of Americans Called Africans
First book of American abolitionist movement; inscribed in pencil with respects of "the author" to J. J. Dixwell. Exlibris stamp of Meadville Theological School on top, with duplicate sold stamp. Includes engravings.
GLC06867
1843
Eldridge, Elleanor (b. 1785)
Memoirs of Elleanor Eldridge.
Printed by B. T. Albro. Compiled by Francis Harriet Whipple Green McDougall (born Francis Harriet Whipple), an abolitionist and author. Eldridge was a black female slave and servant, who saved money from her labors, establishing herself as a...
GLC06083
1864
Murphy, John (1812-1880)
Proceedings of the bench and bar of Baltimore, upon the occasion of the death of the Hon. Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Prints speeches of Maryland lawyers and judges eulogizing Taney. Includes speeches of William Price, District Attorney, Judge Giles, Mr. Wallis, William Schley, Judge Merrick, Andrew Sterett Ridgely, and Reverdy Johnson, an abolitionist who...
GLC00267.059
1867
Brown, William Wells (1815-1884)
Clotelle; or the colored heroine. A tale of the Southern States.
Published by Lee and Shepard. Includes engraved plates. Previous documentation states this is the second American edition; the first edition was published in London. Clotelle is said to portray the daughter of Thomas Jefferson. Signed by Emily C...
GLC06113
1855
Williamson, Passmore (b. 1822)
Narrative of facts in the case of Passmore Williamson
Relates the story of Passmore Williamson, an abolitionist who was imprisoned for helping a slave named Jane escape her master while in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Because Jane was already in the North, Williamson informed her she was free and...
GLC08854
1857
Nott, Samuel (1788-1869)
Slavery and the remedy; or, the principles and suggestions for a remedial code.
"Fifth edition: with a review of the decision of the supreme court in the case of Dred Scott." First edition published after Dred Scott, with a review of the case. Nott is an apologist for the court. Reminds readers of the possibility of secession...
GLC00267.061
1884
Truth, Sojourner, (1797-1883)
A narrative of Soujourner Truth; a bondswoman of olden time, emancipated by the New York Legislature in the early part of the present century...
(title continues)... with a history of her labors and correspondence drawn from her 'Book of Life;' also, a memorial chapter, giving the particulars of her last sickness and death." Published by the Review and Herald Office in 1884, Battle Creek...
GLC06153
26 January 1860
Virginia General Assembly
Report of the Joint Committee of the General Assembly of Virginia on the Harpers Ferry Outrages
Discusses Brown's attack at Harpers Ferry and the Abolitionist activity and legislation in northern states which encouraged him. The report quickly reviews the facts regarding Brown and then turns to larger issues. It reviews the history of...
GLC05644
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