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Preferred Citation

Rev. James M. Priest Letters, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Content Description

2 letters, a total of five pages, written by Rev. James M. Priest to Rev. Daniel Wells, and Hon. Walter Lowrie respectively. Rev. Priest was a formerly enslaved person, freed on the condition that he emigrate as a missionary to Africa. In both letters, Rev. Priest complains about the lack of funds being provided to his mission and the school he founded in Liberia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• African Americans -- Liberia
• Missionaries--United States--19th century
• Slavery