Lot 2733
Liberia, 1824 American Colonization Society Report, 38 page speech docketed "African Colonization - Read in the Academy" (Albany N.Y.), corrected draft reporting for a committee to establish a chapter of the American Colonization Society (from the A. Vanderpoel papers), interesting commentary on societal woes, slavery and colonization of Sierra Leone (Liberia was still considered a part of Sierra Leone at that time); some wear on back pages, Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
In 1820, the American Colonization Society began sending black volunteers to the Pepper Coast to establish a colony for freed American slaves.The society was a private organization supported by prominent American politicians such as Henry Clay and James Monroe, believed repatriation was preferable to emancipation of slaves. Similar organizations established colonies in Mississippi-in-Africa and the Republic of Maryland, which were later annexed by Liberia. On July 26, 1847, the settlers issued a Declaration of Independence and promulgated a constitution, which created the independent Republic of Liberia.
Realized: $1,450
Lot 2734
Liberia, 1839-44 Missionary Reports, seven reports to sent to the Board of Missions in New York City; first a 1839 50 page report on missionary settlements and conditions in the whole of Liberia, second a 1839 25 page report on "African Missions", third a ca. 1840 4 page resolution of Episcopal and Presbyterian Missionaries stating that newly established colonies of American blacks are…exceedingly Prejudicial to Missionary operations and propose…that we retire from their immediate vicinity and influence with as little delay as possible., exceedingly negative opinion of morals and character of colonists, etc., fourth-sixth - 1842-43 6 page reports datelined Setta Kroo and Alexandria, Setta Croo, seventh a ca. 1844 4 page report from Setta Kroo missions filled with details about missionary life and struggles, much on native tribes, etc., Very Fine, a rare and fascinating Liberian missionary correspondence group, ex Cockrill.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,050
Lot 2735
Liberia, 1844 James M. Preist to Capt. Brown of Mission's supply ship, single page letter regarding the need of various supplies and payment difficulties…We have no cash on hand you must take paper. If you can't let us have the articles you must tray & let us $50.00 in cash.; some edge wear, Fine, a very rare early internal usage, ex Cockrill.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot
2736 
Liberia, 1852 Rev. James Mitchell Letter, Lincoln's Commissioner of Emigration, 2 pages folded letter datelined "Jeffersonville 4/29/52" to Boston, Mass., franked with U.S. 1851, 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by partial "Louisville & Cincinatti Mail Line 4/30" balloon cds, the Reverend was at the time of this letter, the Secretary of the American Colonization Society of Indiana, he was an advocate of abolition and colonization, and in Lincoln's administration was responsible for the establishment of colonies abroad for freed slaves, he organized Lincoln's infamous 1862 address to the "Deputation of Negroes" at the White House, historically significant letter…Our colonization has passed the General Assembly…some may blame me for this policy but I require no sacrifice of the colored man I would not make myself. I am ready to go to Africa…Yours with much respect, J. Mitchell; file fold, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot 2737
Liberia, Collaterial and Ephemera Balance, 29 items including 21 Liberian related covers and cards; includes 79 page Am. Col. Society "1850 Report of the Naval Committee…in Favor of the Establishment of a line of Mail Steamers to Western Coast of Africa…", April 1st, 1858 Treasury Warrant giving postal regulations for Liberia, 1840 "The African Repository and Colonial Journal", 1926 letters and misc. from Firestone Rubber Plantation worker, 1923 C.D.B. King inauguration invitation, etc. (no photo).Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450