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[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 6]

circa 1841

"Resolved that the institution of Slavery derives its Sustentation from sordid selfishness & unholy love of gain, that it is opposed... to the principles of the gospel of the blessed Saviour..." Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on...

GLC06593.08
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Pamphlet

The opinions of Abraham Lincoln, upon slavery and its issues

1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Excerpts relating to slavery taken from various speeches given by Lincoln over the years. Printed by L. Towers for the Union Congressional Committee. Signed in pencil on front "Moses W.D. Hamel."

GLC05765
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Manuscript document

[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 1]

circa 1841

"...Slavery is a sin. In as much as it denies practically & authentically the Equality of the human race by subjecting its victims to the condition of chattels personal, denying them the right of personal liberty, & which is the right of all, or of...

GLC06593.04
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Broadside

An ordinance prohibiting slavery in the State of North Carolina.

1865

North Carolina, Constitutional Convention

Ordinance No. 16, introduced by Mr. Settle. Declares, "... it is hereby declared and ordained, That Slavery and involuntary servitude, otherwise than for crimes, whereof the parties shall have been duly convicted, shall be, and is hereby forever...

GLC06079
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Pamphlet

The Constitution of the Pennsylvania Society for ... the Abolition of Slavery

1788

Rest of title: "and the relief of free Negroes, unlawfully held in bondage, begun in the year 1774 and enlarged... To which are added the Acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania for the gradual abolition of slavery." First edition, printed by...

GLC06836
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Manuscript document

[Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 4]

circa 1841

"Resolved that the Church of Jesus Christ by its Constitution & its principles, is bound to use its influence against American Slavery, & that as it is an appointed means for the reformation of the world, that Church is delinquent in which does not...

GLC06593.07
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Book

From Slavery to Affluence: Memoirs of Robert Anderson, Ex-Slave

1927

Anderson, Robert Ball, 1843-1930

One book entitled "From Slavery to Affluence: Memoirs of Robert Anderson, Ex-Slave" written by Robert Ball Anderson dated 1927. Recounts Anderson's life as an enslaved person. In 1864, Anderson heard that a Union recruiting officer was nearby the...

GLC09935
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Pamphlet

Anti-Slavery Tracts. No. 12.

JB00115

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