Illustration for page 17, The American
Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1839 (New York: Published for the American Anti-Slavery Society, Vol. I, No. 4).
Courtesy The John Hay Library, Brown University.
Caption:
To be sanctioned by the free states if we admit Florida into the
Union, while she cherishes a system which is both the offspring and
parent of LYNCH LAW.
RANAWAY, a negro fellow named
BEN; 18 years of age, rather thin in flesh
&c. As I have traced him out in several places in town, I am
certain he is harbored. This notice is given that I am determined,
that whenever he is taken, TO PUNISH HIM
until he informs me who has given him food and protection, and
I SHALL APPLY THE LAW OF JUDGE LYNCH, TO MY OWN
SATISFACTION on those concerned in his concealment.
A. WATSON.
[See p. 25, and III, V, VIII, pp. 31, 32.] Florida Herald, (St. Augustine,) June 23, 1838.
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