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The African Intelligencer, vol.1, no. 1, July 1820

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The American Colonization Society first published the African Intelligencer in 1820, edited by Jehudi Ashmun (1794-1828), a young teacher who hoped to become a missionary to Africa. contained articles on the slave trade, African geography, the expedition of the Elizabeth (the ship that carried the first group of colonists to Liberia), and the ACS constitution.ACS managers canceled the monthly journal after one issue.This copy belonged to William Thornton, architect of the United States Capitol and a supporter of colonization.This copy belonged to William Thornton, architect of the United States Capitol and a supporter of colonization.
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  1. Africa
  2. African American History
  3. American Colonization Society
  4. Ashmun, J. (Jehudi), 1794 1828
  5. Colonization
  6. Newspapers
  7. Periodicals
  8. Slavery
  9. United States

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