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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02448.03.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Abolitionists collection: letters and documents |
| Title | Prospectus of "The North and South." |
| Date | ca. 29 April 1858 |
| Author | Burritt, Elihu (1810-1879) |
| Document Type | Newspapers and Magazines |
| Content Description | Transmitted by Burritt to Reverend Dr. Murray with a letter (GLC 2448.03.01). Advertises the publication of a weekly newspaper, "The North and South," with Burritt as editor. The paper's objective is to "unite the millions of all sections and parties who deprecate the existence of Slavery, from moral, political, or economical considerations, in a plan of co-operation for its peaceful and gradual extinction, by which the Southern States shall receive a fair and honorable compensation..." |
| Subjects | Reform Movement Slavery Abolition Journalism Morality and Ethics Economics Politics Finance Emancipation |
| People | Burritt, Elihu (1810-1879) |
| Place written | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Burritt was a reformer from New Britain noted for his organization of several peace congresses. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |