Henry Highland Garnet's Address to the Slaves of the United States of America

AN ADDRESS TO THE SLAVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (BY HENRY HIGHLAND GARNET)

Page 1: Preface and Context

  • Document Title: An Address to the Slaves of the United States of America.

  • Author: Henry Highland Garnet.

  • Original Presentation: First read at the National Convention held in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1843.

  • Reception: The address was the subject of more discussion than any other document presented to that or any other deliberative body of colored persons and their friends.

  • Objections to the Address:

    1. It was deemed