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An Appeal In Favor Of That Class Of Americans Called Africans, Lydia Maria Child, Paul Royster (Editor)

Electronic Texts in American Studies

The roots of white supremacy lie in the institution of negro slavery. From the 15th through the 19th century, white Europeans trafficked in abducted and enslaved Africans and justified the practice with excuses that seemed somehow to reconcile the injustice with their professed Christianity. The United States was neither the first nor the last nation to abolish slavery, but its proclaimed principles of freedom and equality were made ironic by the nation’s reluctance to extend recognition to all Americans.

“Americans” is what Mrs. Child calls those fellow countrymen of African ancestry; citizenship and equality are what she proposed beyond simple …

Country For Indians West Of The Mississippi. Letter From The Secretary Of War, Transmitting A Copy Of A Report Made By Isaac Mccoy Upon The Subject Of The Country Reserved For The Indians West Of The Mississippi.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Report on Indian Lands. 16 Mar. HD 172, 22-1, v4, 15p. [219] On the country west of the Mississippi reserved for the Indians.

Henry R. Schoolcraft -- Expedition Into The Indian Country. Letter From The Secretary Of War, Transmitting, In Obedience To A Resolution Of The House Of Representatives, Of The 24th Ultimo, Information In Relation To An Expedition Of Henry R. Schoolcraft Into The Indian Country.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Report of Expedition to the Indian Country. 7 Mar. HD 152, 22-1, v4, 20p. [219] Account of an expedition to Indian country by H. R. Schoolcraft; Sioux, Chippewa, and other lndians; Huron Territory.

Message From The President Of The United States, In Compliance With A Resolution Of The Senate Concerning The Fur Trade And Inland Trade To Mexico.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Message on the Fur Trade and Trade to Mexico. 8 Feb. SD 90, 22-1, v2, 86p. [ 213] Indian trade at U.S. borders; Indian hostilities on the Missouri-Mexico trade route.

Message From The President Of The United States To The Two Houses Of Congress At The Commencement Of The First Session Of The Twenty-Second Congress, 1831.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Message to Congress with Documents; Pres. Jackson. 6 Dec. HD 2, 22-1, v1, 274p. [216] Indian affairs; reports of Sec. of War, Indian Dept., Land Office, etc.

Memorial Of The Prudential Committee Of The American Board Of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Of Massachusetts, Praying That All Treaty Stipulations With The Indians Within The United States May Be Faithfully Observed, &C.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Mem. of the American Board foreign Missions. 26 Jan. SD 50, 21-2, v2, 10p. [204] Ask that all treaty stipulations with the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and other Indians be observed.

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1831 - December 23, 1831, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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B. H. Reeves, G. O. Sibley, And Thomas Mather.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

R-C of B. Reeves, et al. 26 May. HR 416,21-1, v3, 14p. [201] On a road from Missouri to Mexico; expenses for Indian negotiations.

Indians. Laws Of The Colonial And State Governments, Relating The Indian Inhabitants.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Laws relating to Indians. 19 Mar.HR 319, 21-1, v3, 52 p. [ 201] Compilation of state and Colonial laws relative to Indians.

Memorials Of The Cherokee Indians, Signed By Their Representatives, And By 3,085 Individuals Of The Nation.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Mem. of Cherokee Indians. 15 Mar. HR 311,21-1, v3, 9p. [201] Indians wish to remain on their present land; against removal.

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 7, 1829 - January 29, 1830, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 7, 1829 - January 29, 1830, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Memorial Of James M. Bradford And Others.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Mem. of J. Bradford. 10 Dec. HD 13, 20-2, v1, 6p. [184] Asks government protection of settlement on Oregon River for the purpose of hunting, trapping, and trading with the Indians.

Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 1, 1828 - January 28, 1829, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 1, 1828 - January 29, 1829, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 3, 1827 - February 13, 1828, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Message From The President Of The United States To Both Houses Of Congress At The Commencement Of The Second Session Of The Nineteenth Congress, December 5 1826.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Annual Message to Congress with Documents; Pres. Adams. 5 Dec. SD 1,19-2, v1, 516p. [144] or HD 2, 19-2, v1, 516p. [148] Indian affairs; reports of Sec. of War and Indian Office.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1825 - December 21, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, November 7, 1825 - December 21, 1825, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Message From The President Of The United States Transmitting, Pursuant To A Resolution Of The Senate Of The 14th Inst., Information Of The Annual Disposition Which Has Been Made Of The Sum Of Fifteen Thousand Dollars, Appropriated By An Act Of Congress, Of The Year 1802, To Promote Civilization Among Friendly Indian Tribes; Shewing To What Tribes That Evidence Of The National Bounty Has Been Extended, The Names Of The Agents Who Have Been Entrusted With The Application Of The Money, The Several Amounts By Them Received, And The Manner In Which They Have Severally Applied It To Accomplish The Objects Of The Act.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Message on the Civilization of the Indians. 23 Feb. SD 50, 17-1, vl, 7p. [59]On the annual disposition of the sum of $15,000 which was appropriated by an act of Congress in 1802 to promote civilization among friendly Indian tribes.

Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 15, 1821 - December 21, 1821, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, October 15, 1821 - December 21, 1821, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The Senate Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 2, 1816 - February 5, 1817, Kentucky. General Assembly. Senate.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Journal Of The House Of Representatives Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky, December 2, 1816 - February 5, 1817, Kentucky. General Assembly. House Of Representatives.

Journals of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Thoughts In Prison, William Dodd

Thompson Rare Book Collection

The following work, as the dates of the respective parts evince, was begun by its unhappy Author in his apartments at Newgate, on the evening of the day subsequent to his trial and conviction at Justice Hall; and was finished, amidst various necessary interruptions, in little more than the space of two months.

The few little pieces subjoined to the Thoughts, and the Author’s Last Prayer, were found amongst his papers. Their evident connection with the Poem was the inducement for adding them to the volume.

Written by the Rev. William Dodd, during his time in prison prior to …

An Oration On The Abolition Of The Slave Trade; Delivered In The African Church In The City Of New-York, January 1, 1808, Peter Williams Jr

Zea E-Books in American Studies

The United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 9, prohibited Congress from banning the importation of slaves until the year 1808. A bill to do this was first introduced in Congress by Senator Stephen Roe Bradley of Vermont in December 1805, and its passage was recommended by President Jefferson in his annual message to Congress in December 1806. In March 1807, Congress passed the legislation, and President Thomas Jefferson signed it into law on March 3, 1807. Subsequently, on March 25, 1807, the British Parliament also passed an act banning the slave trade aboard British ships. The effective date of the …

Who Owns Your Dinner? A Discussion Of America's Patented Genetically Engineered Food Sources, And Why Reform Is Necessary, Madison Smith

Loyola Consumer Law Review

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Conversion Of Digital Property: Protecting Consumers In The Age Of Technology, Caitlin J. Akins

Loyola Consumer Law Review

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So You Think A Woman Can't Carry Out A Suicide Bombing? Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Gender Profiling: Legal Discrimination For National Security, Ashley Nicole Reynolds

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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