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An Abstract of the Evidence Delivered Before a Select Committee of the House of Commons in the Years 1790 and 1791 On part of the Petitioners For the Abolition of the Slave Trade

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Review of Webster's speech on slavery.

Inscribed on cover to the Hon. William Foster. Printed by the American Anti-Slavery Society.

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A Short Negro History of Flint

One pamphlet entitled, "A Short Negro History of Flint," written by Melvin E. Banner dated 1964. Pertains to the history of Flint, Michigan and its autoindustry employees including sections divided by notable African American residents from Flint...

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to Joshua Mauger

Indicates that he has heard Mauger decided to sell his lands in Nova Scotia and commends the decision. He estimates that 20,000 loyalists will immigrate there in the wake of the American Revolution. Expresses his desire to return to England and his...

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to Wiliam Wilberforce [in French]

Lafayette inquiries on the slave trade in France & America. He alludes to Wilberforce's attempts to have Lafayette freed from prison. Docket is in English, in Wilberforce's hand. Letter has been transcribed in English. Wilberforce as the recipient is...

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to "Madam" re: descriptions of Paris and the opening of States General

"I had the Honor to be present on the fifth of this Month at the opening of the States General. A Spectacle more solemn to the mind, than gaudy to the Eye."

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America's Vocational Schools

One pamphlet entitled America's Vocational Schools dated 1945.

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to Henry Knox

Letter provides a detailed update on French politics during the build-up to the French Revolution. Says he is busy in the Assembly of the Notables and has had little time to write. Says his recent letter to Alexander Hamilton will inform Knox of...

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Whither France?

One book entitled, "Whither France?" written by Leon Trotsky dated 1936. Contains articles written by Trotsky from 1934-1936. Analyses the French working class striking and how they preserved a relationship with left-wing bourgeoise class.

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to Arthur Ruhl

One typed letter dated Port-au-Prince, April 29, 1931 from Dana G. Munro. Relays his time spent with the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Has a desire to "give the Haitians a maximum opportunity of running them properly after our people get out."...

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter dated April 28, 1925 from William L. Chenery. Perceives that if the article about Haiti cannot have lighter tone that he will accept it. Points out that Ruhl should approach the article differently. He writes, "I do hope, however, that you...

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from William L. Chenery dated May 12, 1925. Recalls that his article "The New Haiti" is "a splendid performance." Congratulates him on the article.

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from H.L. Mencken dated May 19, 1925 congratulation Ruhl's published article, "Muzzling Editors in Haiti." Expresses that he would like to meet him in New York during the summer.

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to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Charles S. Johnson dated June 10, 1925 pertaining to Ruhl's article, "The Haytian Views Us." This article was published in the New York Herald-Tribune. Request that Ruhl write an article for the Journal of Negro Life about the current...

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Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly

One engraving entitled, "Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly" dated 1856. Depicts Patrick Henry standing at a podium before the Virgina assembly giving his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech. Engraved by H. B. Hall after a...

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[Revolutionary War Generals and Notable Soliders] South Carolina

One engraving entitled "[Revolutionary War Generals and Notable Soliders] South Carolina" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Frances Marion, Thomas Pinckney, William Washington, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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Maryland

One engraving entitled "Maryland" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of prominent Revolutionary War figures from Maryland including, J. Eager Howard, Mordecai Gist, William Smallwood, Otho H. Williams, and James Wilkinson. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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Southern Campaigns

One engraving entitled "Southern Campaigns" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of William Richardson Davie, Lord Francis Rawdon, Colonel Henry Lee, Banastre Tarleton, Adl Arbuthnot. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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[Revolutionary War] Pennsylvania Officers

One engraving entitled "[Revolutionary War] Pennsylvania Officers" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General Anthony Wayne, General Joseph Reed, General Thomas Miffin, General Peter Muhlenburg, and General Arthur St. Clair. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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[Revolutionary War] New England Officers

One engraving entitled "[Revolutionary War] New England Officers" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General John Sullivan, Colonel William Barton, General David Wooster, Genral James Mitchell Varnum, Colonel David Humphreys. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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The First Congress

One engraving entitled "The First Congress" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Patrick Henry, Peyton Randolph, Charles Thomas, Reverend Jacob Duche, and Richard Henry Lee. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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Southern Department

One engraving entitled "Southern Department" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General Daniel Morgan, General William Maultrie, General Nathanael Green, and General Benjamin Lincoln. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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Members of the Federal Convention 1787

One engraving entitled "Members of the Federal Convention 1787." Portraits of Rufus King, John Dickinson, Olliver Ellsworth, John Rutledge, and Gouverneur Morris. Engraved by J. Rogers.

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British camp at Trudruffrin [Penna.] from the 18th to the 21st of September 1777...

title continues: "...with the attack made by Major General Grey against the rebels near White Horse Tavern, on the 20th of September. Drawn by an Officer on the Spot." Engraved and Published by W. Faden. Depicts the positions of various regiments and...

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to unknown [in spanish]

Written by Galvez as the Governor of Louisiana who lead several expeditions against the British along the Gulf Coast in support of the American Revolution. Document lauding Gilberto Guillemard, his second in command and chief military engineer, who...

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