On this day in 1850, the Boston’s Board of Aldermen approved this petition to use Faneuil Hall
On this day in 1850, the Boston’s Board of Aldermen approved this petition to use Faneuil Hall to “consider the operation of the Fugitive Slave Law upon our own citizens.” Take a look at the signatures on this petition - do you recognize any of the names? Docket 1850-0009-A. 1850, Proceedings of the City Council, Collection 0100.001, Boston City Archives . -- source link
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