Narrative of the Life of J.D. Green, a Runaway Slave, from Kentucky - Containing an Account of His Three Escapes, in 1839, 1846, and 1848 by Jacob D. Green
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pleased with the propriety with which he was able to express himself, and
with the capabilities which he seemed to possess to interest an audience. GILBERT Mc.CALLUM. Minister of Springfield Independent Chapel, Dewsbury. Sept 2, 1863. * * * * * Hopton House, Sept. 10, 1863. I have much pleasure in bearing my testimony in favour of Mr. Jacob Green, as a lecturer on the subject of American Slavery, having been present when he gave an able and efficient lecture here about a month ago. Having himself witnessed and experienced the fearful effects of that accursed "institution," he is well fitted to describe its horrors, and I have no doubt that amongst certain classes, his labours in the anti-slavery cause may be more telling and efficient than those of more highly educated lecturers who do not profess his peculiar advantages. I shall be well pleased to hear of him being employed by any anti-slavery society. JAMES CAMERON, Minister of Hopton Chapel. * * * * * Eccleshill, Sept. 11, 1863. Mr. Jacob Green gave a lecture on Slavery, in our School-room here, about |
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