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Rh Mrs. Blanchard, 61 State street, Brooklyn. Mrs. Jacobs, 77 Henry street, Dr. Jackson, Albany. Mrs. Delavan. Mrs. Bosely. Mrs. Bradford, (of the Boudinot Family,) Burlington, N.J. With many other kind, liberal, and humane friends whom we shall mention in a second edition. The Author is fully satisfied that nothing can elevate the colored population to an equality with the rest of mankind, but the full and free enjoyment, in a national point of view, of civil and religious rights, in addition to a system of universal education. The benevolent ladies of the United States are the main-spring, movers, and sustainers of the Christian Churches, and all humane and benevolent institutions.

Although I am happy to see there are many kind noble-hearted and liberal citizens in the city of New-York, both gentlemen and ladies, there is a large number said to be our best friends, who are somewhat left-handed and very close, only aiding one way, let the distress of others be as it will. This is not according to the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 12*