Caldwell, E.B., fl. 1820 to Simeon Baldwin re: American Colonization Society Report (printed letter)
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05157 Author/Creator: Caldwell, E.B., fl. 1820 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter Date: 1820/10/27 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 29.7 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy
Slavery-related circular letter concerning the death of the Society's agents in Africa who had sought to save recaptured colonists, and calling for continuing efforts. Caldwell was Secretary of the American Colonization Society.
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