Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Address Of The Committee Appointed By A Public Meeting, September, 1846, For The Purpose Of Considering The Recent Case Of Kidnapping From Our Soil (1846)"" is a historical document that recounts the events surrounding the kidnapping of a free black man named James Hamlet by slave catchers in Pennsylvania in 1846. The book is written by the Committee of Vigilance, a group of concerned citizens who were outraged by the kidnapping and sought to bring attention to the issue.The book begins with a detailed account of the events leading up to Hamlet's kidnapping, including the laws and attitudes that allowed slave catchers to operate in the North. The Committee of Vigilance then goes on to describe the efforts they made to secure Hamlet's release, including organizing public meetings, contacting government officials, and raising funds for legal assistance.Throughout the book, the Committee of Vigilance argues passionately for the rights of free black people and the need for stronger laws to protect them from kidnapping and other forms of persecution. They also call for greater unity and solidarity among abolitionists and other anti-slavery activists.Overall, ""Address Of The Committee Appointed By A Public Meeting, September, 1846, For The Purpose Of Considering The Recent Case Of Kidnapping From Our Soil (1846)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for freedom and justice in the United States during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
