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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02888 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1859 |
| Title | Tracts for the people. No. 1. Who were our friends in time of need? |
| Date | 3 December 1859 |
| Author | Holden, William Woods (1818-1892) |
| Document Type | Pamphlet |
| Content Description | Holden, editor of the Raleigh Standard, issues an extreme pro-slavery tract declaring, "Too much liberty, too much indulgence will be sure to injure both the slave and the master." Instructs slave owners to maintain strict discipline over their slaves: "It is a good rule, in the management of slaves or servants, to clothe well, feed well, and whip well, if whipping be needed." Condemns whites who trade and interact with blacks. Accuses blacks as having a large appetite for "finery" and "good living." Also asserts "The true condition of the African race is that of dependence on the white man..." |
| Subjects | African American History Slave Life Slavery Propaganda Journalism |
| People | Holden, William Woods (1818-1892) |
| Place written | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Theme | African Americans; Slavery & Abolition |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Holden was editor of the Raleigh Standard for roughly 25 years. He served as Governor of North Carolina in 1865 and 1868-1871; his term ended with his impeachment. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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