Name: Letters on the colonization society with a view of its probable results ; under the following heads ; the origin of the society ; increase of the coloured population ; manumission of slaves in this country ; declarations of legislatures, and other assembled bodies, in favor of the society ; situation of the colonists at Monrovia and other towns ; moral and religious character of the settlers ; soil, climate, productions, and commerce of Liberia ... addressed to Charles F. Mercer, M.H.R.U.S. by M. Carey.

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Brief Description: The letters were making a case for Liberian Colonization of African slaves. Includes two small maps of Colony of Liberia and the town of Monrovia, a drawing of a section of a slave ship showing detail of slaves crowded between decks measuring "3 feet 3 inches in height."

Publishing Location: Philadelphia

Publisher: Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839

Date Published: 1832

Language: English

Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm

Historical Context: The collection of letters was published about a year after Nat Turner's rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia. The revolt turned violent starting in August, 1831. Rebels killed around 65 people before they were defeated by militia. Turner eluded capture for several weeks until he was captured by a farmer. In November, 1831 Turner was convicted and sentenced to death.

LC Call Number: E448.C273

OCLC: 2363663