A Discourse on the Moral, Legal and Domestic Condition of our Coloured Population, Preached before the Vermont Colonization Society, at Montpelier, October 17, 1832.
Burlington, VT: Edward Smith, 1832. First printing. Pamphlet. An anti-slavery pamphlet. "These words contain an injunction from Jehovah to the Jewish nation soon after their emancipation from Egyptian bondage. They were designed to teach them lessons of humanity and kindness towards all men, and especially towards those who might be in a state of servitude or subordination among themselves."
Rev. Converse served as minister at the First Congregational Church in Burlington from 1832 until 1844 and directed the Burlington Female Seminary. Vermont had a very strong anti-slavery movement.
8vo, 32pp, "From the University Press."--T.p. verso, printed wrappers, stitched binding, Very light and unreadable stamp on lower title page, light general foxing throughout .
OCLC: 41923426; Checklist Amer. imprints; 11973. Otherwise very good condition. Item #27170
Price: $350.00