American Anti-Slavery Society Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06200 Author/Creator: American Anti-Slavery Society Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 1844 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.6 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy
Leaflet published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, printed by William S. Dorr. Concludes with "We charge upon the existing national government, that it is an insupportable despotism, wielded by a power which is superior to all legal and constitutional restraints- equally indisposed and unable to protect the lives or liberties of the people- the prop and safeguard of American Slavery." Includes a short list of anti-slavery newspapers.
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