The first annual report of the American Society for Colonizing the Free People of Colour in the United States : and the proceedings of the Society at their annual meeting in the city of Washington, on the first day of January, 1818
Summary
Constitution of the society; discussions about raising membership, funds, etc., with the goal of resettling freed slaves in Africa or in regions designated by U.S. Congress. Resolutions and speeches towards these ends.
"The constitution of the American Society, for Colonizing the Free People of Color of the United States." -- P. 3-4.
Shaw & Shoemaker 43070
Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
LC copy has the word "first" in title crossed out and "second" written in ink, "second" is crossed out and "first" written in pencil.
Tags
Date
01/01/1819
Location
africa
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain