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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06200 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1844 |
| Title | Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society. Adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833. |
| Date | 1844 |
| Author | American Anti-Slavery Society |
| Document Type | Pamphlet |
| Content Description | Leaflet published by the American Anti-Slavery Society, printed by William S. Dorr. Concludes with "We charge upon the existing national government, that it is an insupportable despotism, wielded by a power which is superior to all legal and constitutional restraints- equally indisposed and unable to protect the lives or liberties of the people- the prop and safeguard of American Slavery." Includes a short list of anti-slavery newspapers. |
| Subjects | American Anti-Slavery Society African American History Slavery Abolition US Constitution Law Journalism Reform Movement |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | African Americans; Slavery & Abolition; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |