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Address of the committee appointed by a public meeting, held at Faneuil hall, September 24, 1846, for the purpose of considering the recent case of kidnapping from our soil, and of taking measures to prevent the recurrence of similar outrages

by Boston (Mass.). Citizens.

Cover of Address of the committee appointed by a public meeting, held at Faneuil hall, September 24, 1846, for the purpose of considering the recent case of kidnapping from our soil, and of taking measures to prevent the recurrence of similar outrages

The address calls for citizens to hide and support escaped slaves, and to throw support behind political efforts to further condemn slavery in the United States. The appendix contains letters and testimonials to this effect, as well as further descriptions of the public meeting at Faneuil Hall.

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