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William Lloyd Garrison (The North Star, 14 January 1848)

Frederick Douglass · 14 January 1848

A newspaper article by Frederick Douglass praising Garrison's return to abolitionist activism.

Douglass wrote this tribute about Garrison, showing the esteem in which Garrison was held by fellow abolitionists.

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This is an article published in The North Star, Frederick Douglass's newspaper, on January 14, 1848. It celebrates William Lloyd Garrison's recovery and return to leading The Liberator after a period of illness.

Why it matters

Written by Douglass, a former ally and fellow abolitionist, the article shows the admiration Garrison commanded among his contemporaries and the importance his leadership held for the movement. It reflects the close, sometimes complicated relationships between abolitionist leaders.

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  • What words does Douglass use to describe Garrison's struggle and return?
  • Why might Douglass choose to publish this tribute in his own newspaper?
  • What does this article suggest about the bond—and later tensions—between Douglass and Garrison?

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