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26 April 1853

Darbee, L. & Son, fl. 1853

Newspaper

Title: Williamsburgh Daily Gazette [Vol. 18, no. 290, whole no. 1675 (April 26, 1853)]

Includes preview of a work soon to be published called "The Narrative of Solomon Northrop, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery in Washington City, in 1844, and Rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation, near the Red River, in Louisiana." Also shows an image of women running a printing press on the last page. Other local news, ads, and announcements.

GLC06069.01

27 April 1853

Darbee, L. & Son, fl. 1853

Newspaper

Title: Williamsburgh Daily Gazette [Vol. 18, no. 291, whole no. 1676 (April 27, 1853)]

Includes the conclusion of a preview of a work soon to be published called "The Narrative of Solomon Northrop, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery in Washington City, in 1844, and Rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation, near the Red River, in Louisiana." The first half was printed the day before, see GLC 6069.01. Also has an image of women running a printing press on the last page. Other local news, ads, and announcements.

GLC06069.02

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