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(SLAVERY and ABOLITION.) (CONVENTIONS.) Proceedings of the State Convention of Colored People, Held at Albany, New-York, on the 22d, 23d and 24th of
(SLAVERY and ABOLITION.) (CONVENTIONS.) Proceedings of the State Convention of Colored People, Held at Albany, New-York, on the 22d, 23d and 24th of July, 1851. 33 pages. 8vo, original lettered wrappers, lacking the rear cover; scattered foxing; contemporary owner's signature on front cover. Albany, 1851
- Notes: first edition. Concerned leaders of the colored population met in Albany to address the issue of emigration that had been encouraged by the American Colonization Society. In a private communication, Frederick Douglass expressed his fear that those who might leave included the same people who would be best able to help those who chose to remain behind.
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