Record #:

21785

Author(s):

Allen, J. Timothy

Abstract:

This article examines the efforts and life of early abolitionist Reverend James O'Kelly. Though he ultimately accepted slavery to appease the powerful white elites of his congregation, O'Kelly wrote on the subject, most notably 'Essay on Negro Slavery' published in 1788.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 84 Issue 1, Jan 2007, p59-81 , il, por, f

Subject(s):

Slavery