Slave Life in Georgia - African American History

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Although I was entirely unacquainted with the bearer, John Brown, until his
arrival in Wrexham, I am so satisfied with the high testimonials he brings with
him, that I have no hesitation of adding my name to those by which he is
already recommended to the public.
JOSEPH CLARE.
27, New Broad Street, 18th May, 1853.
I am desirous of adding my testimony to those which John Brown, the bearer,
already has in his possession. I have had many opportunities, as extraordinary as
they were unexpected, of testing the accuracy of his narrative of his life and
sufferings, and am quite satisfied that he is altogether trustworthy in this respect.
I also believe him to be a man of upright views and sound principles, and who is
most anxious to do something for his race, in calling attention to the capabilities
of the free negroes of Canada to grow cotton in Africa and in Australia. He is
directing their energies in the right way, and is also advancing the Anti-Slavery
cause; for in proportion as free labour can be made to compete with slave
labour, especially in the article of cotton, will Slavery be undermined.
I hope he will meet with consideration from all the friends of the slave.
The bearer, John Brown, is a total abstainer.
L. A. CHAMEROVZOW,
Secretary of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society.
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W. WESTMACOTT,
Goddard's Arms Hotel,
Swindon.
Reading, 11 mo., 24, 1851.
John Brown spent about a week here, during which time I saw some little of
him, and he took a meal or two at my house. I looked over his testimonials, and
know several of the parties whose names are attached to them, and fully
satisfied myself that he was worthy of the attention of the friends of the poor
slave. I presided at a meeting here, which was satisfactory. I understand that he
is now wishing to excite a sympathy for the slaves of America, and raise a little
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