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June 7, 1837
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
J.H. Kimball's letter from Antigua describes the Juvenile Female Association, a 21-year-old group of 40 colored girls aged under 15, who have raised over $1100 for charity since 1816, with funds increasing after emancipation, including $85 for a new chapel.
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We copy from the Herald of Freedom, the following extract of a letter from J. H. Kimball, who is on a visit to the West Indies. He had been giving an account of a delightful ride out in the country at Antigua, and says,
"We returned about 11 o'clock to town, and attended by invitation the annual meeting of 'a Juvenile Female Association, which has existed for 21 years. There were forty misses present, all but one colored, and as interesting and intelligent girls as I ever saw. None were above 15 years of age. The object of the society is to relieve the poor, and contribute to other benevolent associations. Since its organization it has raised funds in all amounting to upwards of $1100. In 1816 it raised 12l; in 1834, 26l; in 1835, 36l; in 1836, 57l. Does not the increase speak well for freedom? The number of members at the present time is 50. Is there an association of 50 white children in the U. S. that has contributed to benevolent objects the past year 57l or $120? These children have paid $85 to assist in building a new Wesleyan chapel which is erecting on a noble plan- the present being too small. I hope you will tell this to our juvenile friends in Concord."
We copy from the Herald of Freedom, the following extract of a letter from J. H. Kimball, who is on a visit to the West Indies. He had been giving an account of a delightful ride out in the country at Antigua, and says,
"We returned about 11 o'clock to town, and attended by invitation the annual meeting of 'a Juvenile Female Association, which has existed for 21 years. There were forty misses present, all but one colored, and as interesting and intelligent girls as I ever saw. None were above 15 years of age. The object of the society is to relieve the poor, and contribute to other benevolent associations. Since its organization it has raised funds in all amounting to upwards of $1100. In 1816 it raised 12l; in 1834, 26l; in 1835, 36l; in 1836, 57l. Does not the increase speak well for freedom? The number of members at the present time is 50. Is there an association of 50 white children in the U. S. that has contributed to benevolent objects the past year 57l or $120? These children have paid $85 to assist in building a new Wesleyan chapel which is erecting on a noble plan- the present being too small. I hope you will tell this to our juvenile friends in Concord."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Juvenile Association
Colored Girls
Benevolent Society
Antigua
West Indies
Emancipation
Charity
Wesleyan Chapel
What entities or persons were involved?
J. H. Kimball
Where did it happen?
Antigua, West Indies
Story Details
Key Persons
J. H. Kimball
Location
Antigua, West Indies
Event Date
1836
Story Details
J.H. Kimball attends the annual meeting of the Juvenile Female Association in Antigua, a group of 50 colored girls under 15 who have raised over $1100 for benevolent causes since 1816, with contributions increasing after freedom, including $85 for a new chapel.