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Foreign News
July 1, 1829
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Prince Abduhl Rhahaman, formerly enslaved in Mississippi, writes from Monrovia, Liberia, confirming his family's continued rule in Tomboo, with his brother as king for three years. He can communicate via travelers in 15 days and urges the emancipation of his enslaved children.
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The Moorish Prince. We have seen (says the New York Journal of Commerce) a letter from Prince Abduhl Rhahaman, lately a slave in Mississippi, dated Monrovia, Colony of Liberia. Africa, April 13th.
He has ascertained that his relatives in Tomboo are still the reigning family of the country; and is able, by means of travelers, to transmit or receive communications in the space of 15 days.
" My brother," he says, " is the present King, having been enthroned three years since; and his magnificent and placid qualifications endear him to all his subjects."
He expresses the deepest sympathy for his children who are still in slavery in Mississippi, and says " their emancipation would be paramount to every other consideration."
He has ascertained that his relatives in Tomboo are still the reigning family of the country; and is able, by means of travelers, to transmit or receive communications in the space of 15 days.
" My brother," he says, " is the present King, having been enthroned three years since; and his magnificent and placid qualifications endear him to all his subjects."
He expresses the deepest sympathy for his children who are still in slavery in Mississippi, and says " their emancipation would be paramount to every other consideration."
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Royal Event
What keywords are associated?
Moorish Prince
Abduhl Rahaman
Liberia
Tomboo
African Royalty
Slavery Emancipation
What entities or persons were involved?
Prince Abduhl Rhahaman
Where did it happen?
Monrovia, Colony Of Liberia
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Monrovia, Colony Of Liberia
Event Date
April 13th
Key Persons
Prince Abduhl Rhahaman
Event Details
Prince Abduhl Rhahaman writes from Monrovia confirming his relatives in Tomboo remain the reigning family, with his brother as king for three years. He communicates via travelers in 15 days and expresses sympathy for his enslaved children in Mississippi, prioritizing their emancipation.