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Filler September 8, 1847

Republican Herald

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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A humorous question posed in the Boston Post: If Hiram Powers's statue 'Greek Slave' is brought to Massachusetts, will it become a free woman and be claimed by abolitionists?

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Question for Greek Scholars.—If Powers's "Greek Slave" be brought into Massachusetts, with the consent of its owner, will it not become a free colored woman and fall into the hands of the abolitionists?—Boston Post.

What sub-type of article is it?

Witty Remark

What keywords are associated?

Greek Slave Statue Massachusetts Abolitionists Humor Boston Post

What entities or persons were involved?

Powers

Where did it happen?

Massachusetts

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Topic

Humorous Query On Greek Slave Statue's Status In Massachusetts

Location

Massachusetts

Key Persons

Powers

Event Details

Question for Greek Scholars.—If Powers's "Greek Slave" be brought into Massachusetts, with the consent of its owner, will it not become a free colored woman and fall into the hands of the abolitionists?—Boston Post.

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