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“equal political rights and privileges with other citizens, irrespective of color” (1838)

The African-American community of Lansingburgh, though small, was apparently active: LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. From the Albany Evening Journal […] WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7. […] IN ASSEMBLY. […] PETITIONS PRESENTED AND REFERRED. […] of the colored citizens of… Continue Reading →

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