New Jersey State Anti-Slavery Society record book, 1839-1845.

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New Jersey State Anti-Slavery Society record book, 1839-1845.

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This collection contains the record book belonging to the New Jersey State Anti-Slavery Society, and covers the years 1839 to 1845. Included in the record book are the constitution, bylaws, membership lists, and minutes of the meetings of the society. Amongst the members listed are Samuel Aaron, Ellison Congar, John A. King, Joshua Leavitt, and Abraham Miller. The last entry, dated May 13, 1845, indicates the topic of discussion was the admission of Texas into the Union as a state in which slavery could exist; the society vehemently opposed the introduction of legalized slavery into Texas. The minutes from the meeting held on that date completes the volume.

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New Jersey Historical Society Library

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New Jersey State Anti-Slavery Society.

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The New Jersey State Anti-Slavery Society was formed in 1839 as a state-level chapter of the American Anti-Slavery Society, which was formed in 1833 under the leadership of William Lloyd Garrison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The activities of the group ultimately focused on lobbying state politicians to pass legislation that would abolish slavery, and to keep the institution of slavery from spreading to new states entering the Union. The New Jersey State Anti-Slavery Society's main objective w...

Condict, John H. N., Mrs,

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Congar, Ellison, fl. 1839-1845.

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Aaron, Samuel, 1800-1865

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King, John A., fl. 1839-1845.

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Miller, Abraham, fl. 1839-1845.

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Leavitt, Joshua, 1794-1873

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Abolitionist, Congregational clergyman, and editor. From the description of Joshua Leavitt family papers, 1812-1901 (bulk 1824-1871). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980150 ...