[Imprisonment of Passmore Williamson:] “The Sun. Philadelphia, Saturday, Sept. 22. The following speaks for itself and needs no comment…” [opening lines of handbill]

The imprisonment of Passmore Williamson (1822–1895) under Judge Kane’s order provoked a rare outpouring of support from leading Philadelphians. An important Philadelphia abolitionist, Williamson was..... Read More about Imprisonment of Passmore Williamson:] “The Sun. Philadelphia, Saturday, Sept. 22. The following...