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Story June 14, 1834

The Liberator

Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

What is this article about?

In 1834, female friends in Glasgow honor Miss Crandall of Canterbury, Connecticut, with a testimonial plate for her heroic efforts to educate and elevate African American women amid persecution. The tribute includes biblical quotes and will be presented by George Thompson, with additional gifts from Liverpool.

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MISS CRANDALL.

The numerous friends of this lady will be pleased to read the following trans-atlantic tribute to her worth:

[From the Glasgow Chronicle of Feb. 7, 1834.]

A piece of plate, bearing the following inscription, is to be seen at the shop of Mr. Alexander Mitchell, Jeweller, Argyle Street, where it will lie for a few days.

To

Miss Crandall,

of Canterbury, Connecticut,

This small offering is presented,

With affectionate respect,

By

Female Friends in Glasgow;

In testimony of their high admiration

of that ardent benevolence, heroic fortitude, and

unflinching steadfastness,

In the midst of wanton and unequalled persecution

Which Almighty God hath enabled her to display,

In her disinterested and noble endeavors,

Destined to be crowned with honor and triumph,

To introduce into the privileges, and elevate in the

scale,

Of social and religious life.

A long injured class of

Her beloved Countrywomen.

'Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven.'

Glasgow, February, 1834.

We understand that it is intended that this testimonial shall be presented to Miss Crandall, along with the address voted by the Glasgow Ladies' auxiliary society to the Glasgow Emancipation Society, by George Thompson, Esq. upon his arrival in the United States, and must prove highly gratifying to Miss Crandall, as a testimony of that sympathy which exists in the bosoms of the Females of Glasgow, for her devotedness to the great cause of emancipating her country from the degrading caste and aristocracy of the skin.

Capt. Stuart has also brought some presents for Miss Crandall and her scholars, sent by some of the ladies and children in Liverpool, &c.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Heroic Act Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Justice Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Miss Crandall Emancipation Tribute Persecution Glasgow Friends Heroic Fortitude African American Education

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Crandall George Thompson Capt. Stuart Female Friends In Glasgow

Where did it happen?

Glasgow, Scotland; Canterbury, Connecticut

Story Details

Key Persons

Miss Crandall George Thompson Capt. Stuart Female Friends In Glasgow

Location

Glasgow, Scotland; Canterbury, Connecticut

Event Date

February 1834

Story Details

Glasgow women present a inscribed plate to Miss Crandall honoring her benevolence and fortitude in educating persecuted African American women, with biblical blessings; to be delivered by George Thompson along with emancipation society address; additional gifts from Liverpool.

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