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1850
Phillips, Wendell (1811-1884)
Review of Webster's speech on slavery.
Published by the American Anti Slavery Society in Boston, Massachusetts. Printed by J.B. Yerrinton and Son, Printers, Boston.
GLC00267.140
6 April 1854
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
No slavery in Nebraska: no slavery in the nation: slavery an outlaw. Speech of Gerrit Smith, on the Nebraska Bill.
Representative Smith states, "I am opposed to the bill for organizing the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas, which has come to us from the Senate, because, in the first place, it insults colored men, and the Maker of all men, by limiting suffrage to...
GLC05116.06
1847
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
White slavery in the Barbary States.
Lecture given before the Boston Mercantile Library Association, 17 February 1847. Sumner argues that American slavery was based on white American racism. Published by William D. Ticknor and Company, Boston. Printed by Metcalf and Company...
GLC00267.070
1884
Pillsbury, Parker (1809-1898)
Acts of the anti-slavery apostles.
Printed by Cuppley, Upham & Co. Contains biographical chapters on William Lloyd Garrison and Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. Subsequent chapters cover a history of anti-slavery in America, including a discussion of other individuals active in the cause...
GLC08666
circa 1841
Unknown
[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 3]
"Resolved that American Slavery is fortified by law, & that the law is made by the Law Maker, & that the lawmaker is made by the votes of the people, thus making the people of the South clearly responsible for the continuance of slavery, in the...
GLC06593.06
[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 6]
"Resolved that the institution of Slavery derives its Sustentation from sordid selfishness & unholy love of gain, that it is opposed... to the principles of the gospel of the blessed Saviour..." Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on...
GLC06593.08
[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 1]
"...Slavery is a sin. In as much as it denies practically & authentically the Equality of the human race by subjecting its victims to the condition of chattels personal, denying them the right of personal liberty, & which is the right of all, or of...
GLC06593.04
30 August 1856
Clephane, Lewis (1824-1897)
To the opponents of slavery extension.
The Congressional Republican Committee calls on Republicans to spread literature against the extension of slavery. Lists documents and prices which the Republican Association will furnish upon request. Clephane was Secretary of the Association, and...
GLC02142
[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 4]
"Resolved that the Church of Jesus Christ by its Constitution & its principles, is bound to use its influence against American Slavery, & that as it is an appointed means for the reformation of the world, that Church is delinquent in which does not...
GLC06593.07
8 February 1836
United States. Congress. House.
Slavery in the District of Columbia.
24th Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives document no. 691. States that Congress cannot interfere with slavery in the district of Columbia or any other states in the Confederacy. Instead, Congress formed a select committee to deal with...
GLC00267.091
July 1835
American Anti-Slavery Society
The Anti-Slavery Record. Vol 1, no. 7.
Published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, printed by S. W. Benedict & Co. With images of a schoolhouse and slave children being whipped, asks, "Which of these systems of education shall we hand down to posterity."
GLC09083
July 1858
Spooner, Lysander
A Plan for the Abolition of Slavery
"A Plan for the Abolition of Slavery," imploring non-slaveholding whites in the South to combine with slaves to overthrow plantation owners. "Your numbers, combined with those of the Slaves, will give you all power. You have but to use it, and the...
GLC09235
circa 1860s
[Slavery related collection] [Decimalized .01- .10]
Collection of 7 abolitionist and slavery related autograph letter signed and one John Brown carte-de-visite. Autograph letter signed dated 25 June 1861 from H. Giles, "If this war continues, we can not now even imagine our worst days - nor, do I...
GLC09190
1844
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society
A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."
GLC06143.01
[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 2]
Declares that United States abolitionists' principles "are those of the Bible & of the Declaration of Independence..." Docketed "passed." Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on GLC06593.10.
GLC06593.05
17 September 1807
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
[Slavery laws of the Indiana Territory]
Approved by Harrison and also signed by Jesse B. Thomas as Speaker of the House and B. Chambers as President of the Council (this is a copy). Title continues: "Laws of the Indiana Territory Comprising those Acts formerly in force and as Revised...
GLC08939
1841
[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 9]
"Resolved, That we hail with joy... the prompt refusal of the British authorities of Nassau, to deliver up at the instance of the American consul, to the United States, the 19 [inserted: colored men] who took an active part in the struggle [inserted...
GLC06593.09
May 1836
The Anti-Slavery Record. Vol 2, no. 17.
Includes an article on Phillis Wheatley.
GLC09084
[Resolution regarding the licentious principles of slavery]
"From the Advocate of Moral Reform. Resolution passed at the last meeting of the Parent Society Resolved that the licentious principles & practice which form an inherent part of the system of Slavery wherever it exists, warrant this society in...
GLC06593.13
1858
Weston, George M. (George Melville) (1816-1887)
The Progress of slavery in the United States.
Describes the past progress of slavery and considers circumstances that will control the slavery movement in the future. Argues that the growing slave population in the U.S. was an intended result of the territorial expansion of slavery dictated by...
GLC00267.005
1863
Aughey, John H. (John Hill) (1828-1911)
The iron furnace; or, slavery and seccession.
First edition. Published by William A. and Alfred Martien. With inscription on the inner front cover: "The Misses Harrisons from the author." Also contains a frontispiece print of the author.
GLC06170
1857-1858 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Speech fragment on slavery and American government
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
GLC03251
1848
Bowditch, William I. (William Ingersoll) (1819-1909)
Cass and Taylor on the slavery question.
First edition, printed by Damrell & Moore. Stab-stitched. Contains a New York State Library stamp in upper right corner of cover.
GLC05768
03 March 1847
Massachusetts. Legislature
Resolves of the legislature of Massachusetts, concerning slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 219. Resolves that the Massachusetts legislature is opposed to the existence of slavery and the extension of it into new territories.
GLC00267.119.03
23 July 1836
[Announcement of pro-slavery meeting in Kansas]
GLC01450.600.57
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