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November 30, 1833 Letter to Jeremiah H. Pierson

Biography excerpt of Rev. Samuel W. Fisher—an orphan-turned-scholar and minister for over fifty years—his memorial inscription and letters about ministerial service and relocating to Ramapo.
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March 12, 1834 Letter to Jeremiah H. Pierson

1834 letter from Rev. Saml. Fisher outlining his plan to remove and continue ministry, reporting a trustees/session meeting, and requesting prayers for health and future arrangements.
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The American Negro: A Study

Historical survey of slavery in America, its effects on the Negro, and the Presbyterian Board of Missions' work for freedmen. Covers origins, legislation, education, and reform efforts.
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Seen in the South During a Recent Visit

1903 Presbyterian editorial urges protest against Senator Smoot's Mormon ties and polygamy. Reports Women's Board and Freedmen's schools promoting education, morality, and uplift.
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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving reflection on Freedmen’s Missions—giving thanks for progress in educating and Christianizing freed slaves, missionary devotion, and the continuing social and political challenges.
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A Dream Accomplished

Story of Andrew Ferguson, a former slave who saved faithfully and bought a church building for his Black Presbyterian congregation. A testament to humble, sacrificial Christian giving and service.
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Mr. Doubtful and Mr. Hopeful

An appeal contrasting doubt and hope about mission work among freedmen, emphasizing education, sympathy, and Christian uplift. Encourages continued missionary support and moral instruction.
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A White Woman’s Handshake

A Presbyterian piece advocating Christian missions and education for freedmen after slavery, highlighting how white sympathy and teaching uplift moral character and enable progress.
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Progressive Development

1907 Presbyterian report on Freedmen's work: expansion of schools and seminaries with industrial and moral training, and domestic missionary efforts to educate and evangelize African Americans.
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Knocking at the Door

1908 Presbyterian Assembly Herald surveys growing foreign and home mission interest—laymen's and young people's movements—and urges support for immigrant and freedmen education.
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Oases in a Moral Desert

1908 Assembly Herald issue on Presbyterian missions: reports on Alaska missions and the Freedmen's Board's domestic work—schools, industrial training, and community uplift.
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Reasons for Assisting the Negro

Presbyterian Assembly Herald (Oct 1908) highlights university ministry and a Kansas Westminster House endowment drive, urges support for Freedmen's education and reports foreign mission work in Persia.
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Why We Are Thankful

The Assembly Herald (Nov 1908) issues a Thanksgiving devotional urging gratitude for God's providence, Christ's saving work, and the church's expanding missionary labors at home and abroad.
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Telling the Good Tidings

Presbyterian Assembly Herald (Mar 1909) reports on mission work in Africa — station histories, medical and school efforts — and urges home mission outreach to freedmen and the needy.
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The Negro as a Race Leader

April 1909 Home Mission Monthly reports Native American and Freedmen mission work, urging Christian education to raise responsible Negro leaders and warning against demagogy.
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