Phelps, Anson, fl. 1854 New York Colonization Society certificate of membership for Alexander Fraser
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05781 Author/Creator: Phelps, Anson, fl. 1854 Place Written: New York Type: Document signed Date: 1854/02/26 Pagination: 1 sheet 35.7 x 25.2 cm Order a Copy
Certificate of membership for life for Alexander Fraser of Fowlerville. The certificate has a large engraving at top showing a white man shaking the hands of thankful naked Africans while a ship rides at anchor in the background. Two scriptural quotations appear at bottom. Signed Anson Phelps as President (or possibly corresponding secretary).
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