Report of Rev. John McKay, Colored Agent of the State Board of Colonization. On Liberia

This is a report by Reverend John McKay, a colored agent of the State Board of Colonization, concerning Liberia. Published in 1854, the report offers insights into the colonization movement and its impact on African Americans considering emigration to Liberia. McKay's account provides a firsthand perspective on the conditions, opportunities, and challenges faced by settlers in the newly established nation. The document is a valuable primary source for understanding the complexities of race, identity, and the pursuit of freedom in the 19th century.

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