A narrative of the proceedings of the black people, during the late awful calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793: and a refutation of some censures, thrown upon them in some late publications. By A.J. and R.A.
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TextPublication details: Philadelphia : Printed for the authors, by William W. Woodward, at Franklin's Head, no. 41, Chesnut-Street, 1794.Description: 28 p. ; 12°Notes: The "late publications" referred to are those of Mathew Carey, particularly his "Short account of the malignant fever, lately prevalent in Philadelphia .." - District of Pennsylvania copyright notice (p. [2]) names Jones and Richard Allen as authors; "To Matthew Clarkson, Esq. mayor of the city of Philadelphia."--p. 21-23; with his reply;
"An address to those who keep slaves, and approve the practice."--p. 23-26;
"To the people of colour."--p. 26-27;
"A short address to the friends of him that hath no helper."--p. 27-28; signed by Jones and Allen and followed by five stanzas of verse.References: Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 5373Indexed: Evans 27170; Austin, R.B. Early Amer. medical imprints, 1079Local Notes: HSP in LCP.Subject(s):
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Library Company of Philadelphia Stacks | AM 1794 Jon Ap 793 A172 v.2.6 | Available | 60946 |
Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 5373
The "late publications" referred to are those of Mathew Carey, particularly his "Short account of the malignant fever, lately prevalent in Philadelphia .." - District of Pennsylvania copyright notice (p. [2]) names Jones and Richard Allen as authors.
"To Matthew Clarkson, Esq. mayor of the city of Philadelphia."--p. 21-23; with his reply.
"An address to those who keep slaves, and approve the practice."--p. 23-26.
"To the people of colour."--p. 26-27.
"A short address to the friends of him that hath no helper."--p. 27-28; signed by Jones and Allen and followed by five stanzas of verse.
Evans 27170; Austin, R.B. Early Amer. medical imprints, 1079
HSP in LCP.