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Historical Speech

Historical Speech: Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts on His…

The University of Massachusetts presents an 1852 historical speech, given by Charles Sumner (LR-MA)--the leader of the…

Historical Letter

Historical Letter: To Edwin M. Stanton [From Abraham Lincoln Re: Martin Delany]

Note: This source contains a transcription only.The University of Michigan features a February 8, 1865 brief letter from President…

Historical Letter

Historical Letter: Letter from M. R. Delany [to Frederick Douglass]

The University of Virginia features a March 22, 1853 letter from Martin Robison Delany to Frederick Douglass on the issue of…

Historical Speech

Historical Speech: "Samuel Ringgold Ward, 'Speech on the Fugitive Slave Bill"

Note: This primary source is accompanied by a brief biography on Samuel Ringgold Ward.Black Past features an 1850 transcription of…