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Emigration scheme for African Americans debated in press
A Georgia pamphlet by Alexander G Murray urged sending all Black Americans to Africa to solve perceived labor and economic issues. reviewers question feasibility, noting 4 million in the United States, funding challenges, and lack of practical avenues. The article also covers Sioux council proceedings with Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, and Little Wound, discussing Treaty terms, cash payments, and native perspectives on relocation and religion.
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Esnanarton
Limesia
Alexander G. Murray
Georgia
United States
Africa
General Grant
Murmy
Mr. Murray
Baltimore Sun
Congress
Geneva
Afrien
Inborera
Spotted Tail
Dakota
Secretary of the Interior
Red Cloud
Black Bear
Smith
Agenta
White Swan
Washington
Red Cloud Agency
Sroxe
Little Woundwin
Little Wound
Dalano
Council
Nebraska
North Fork
Platte
Niobrara River
Grand Council
Tormines
Spotted
Luis
Tong
Sted Cloud
Rontizn
Jesus Christ
Lome