Memorial of thirty thousand disfranchised citizens of Philadelphia, to the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives
Memorial of thirty thousand disfranchised citizens of Philadelphia, to the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives
About this book
A petition to the Pennsylvania State Legislature by free black citizens of Philadelphia protesting their disenfranchised status as a result of the city's Convention of 1832. Included are testimonials about the fitness and fidelity of African American troops, etc., indicating that blacks deserve better treatment and the right to vote.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL22483441W
Subjects
SuffrageAfrican Americans