Charlotte Forten, abolitionist, poet, champion of liberal causes, and descendant of famous personages, was born free in Philadelphia in 1837. Unwavering in her opposition to slavery and in her desire ...
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"A wish to record the passing events of my life, which, even if quite unimportant to others, naturally posses great interest to myself, and of which it will be pleasant to have some remembrance, has i...
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Charlotte L(ottie) Forten Grimke