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.

Abstract

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 Absalom 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.