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The Kansas freeman. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (September 26, 1855)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06409.02 Author/Creator: Place Written: Topeka, Kansas Type: Newspaper Date: 1855/09/26 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 59.4 cm, Width: 42.5 cm Order a Copy

Early issue of anti-slavery newspaper. Concerns new government and constitution of Kansas. Also mentions in editorial (p. 2) the editor's problems in getting a press set up.

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