January 12, 1849 William Wells Brown writes to Garrison, telling of the escape of the Crafts, Ellen, 22, William, 24 years of age. “They are now hid away, within 22…
Category: <span>1849</span>
January 12, 1849 “The Dissolution of the American Union is the only vital issue with the Slave Power now before the country. It is essential to the speedy overthrow of…
January 12, 1849 Under the Refuge of Oppression column is an account from the Richmond Enquirer telling of recent proceedings in the Virginia Legislature, warning that passage of the Wilmot…
January 5, 1849 Douglass has announced on Dec 22 the completion of the first volume of the paper. Now he appeals for support, and includes words which indicate that it…
January 5, 1849 “We begin our Nineteenth Volume with a new typographical dress — and with a determination to make the Liberator the enlightened, faithful and intrepid advocate of Liberty,…