Broadside calling for violence against abolitionist George Thompson

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A broadside calling for violence against abolitionist George Thompson. The broadside is printed in black ink on a rectangular piece of off-white paper. At top, in large letters are the words [THOMPSON, / THE ABOLITIONIST]. This is underlined by a thick black line. Below the line are the words [That infamous foreign scoundrel THOMPSON, will / hold forth this afternoon, at the Liberator Office, No. / 48, Washington Street. The present is a fair opportu- / nity for the friends of the Union to snake Thompson / out! It will be a contest between the Abolitionists and / the friends of the Union. A purse of $100 has been / raised by a number of patriotic citizens to reward the / individual who shall first lay violent hands on Thompson, / so that he may be brought to the tar kettle before dark. / Friends of the Union, be vigilant!/ Boston, Wednesday, 12 o'clock.].

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