Jones, Absalom, 1746-1818. A narrative of the proceedings of the black people, during the late awful calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793: and a refutation of some censures, thrown upon them in some late publications. By A.J. and R.A.

Jones, Absalom, 1746-1818.

A narrative of the proceedings of the black people, during the late awful calamity in Philadelphia, in the year 1793: and a refutation of some censures, thrown upon them in some late publications. By A.J. and R.A.

Philadelphia : Printed for the authors, by William W. Woodward, at Franklin's Head, no. 41, Chesnut-Street, 1794.

The "late publications" referred to are those of Mathew Carey, particularly his "Short account of the malignant fever, lately prevalent in Philadelphia .." - District of Pennsylvania copyright notice (p. [2]) names Jones and Richard Allen as authors.

"To Matthew Clarkson, Esq. mayor of the city of Philadelphia."--p. 21-23; with his reply.

"An address to those who keep slaves, and approve the practice."--p. 23-26.

"To the people of colour."--p. 26-27.

"A short address to the friends of him that hath no helper."--p. 27-28; signed by Jones and Allen and followed by five stanzas of verse.

Evans 27170; Austin, R.B. Early Amer. medical imprints, 1079

HSP in LCP.

Clarkson, Matthew, 1733-1800 aut.

Allen, Richard, 1760-1831 aut.

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