Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Robert Purvis” in entry whittier-john-greenleaf of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:

...t once arrested my attention. I think I have never seen a finer face and figure; and his manner, words, and bearing were in keeping. Who is he? I asked of one of the Pennsylvania delegates. Robert Purvis , of this city, a colored man, was the answer. He began by uttering his heartfelt thanks to the delegates who had convened for the deliverance of his people. He spoke of Garrison in terms of warm...
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