Abolitionists feared Irish immigrant papers would block Irish-black solidarity

Evidence

In his first expression of foreboding, Garrison added, “I fear they will keep the great mass of your countrymen here from uniting with us.” — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 66

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Irish-American leaders feared losing native acceptance if O’Connell attacked slavery. — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 44; Abolitionists courted the Irish as fellow laborers against slavery — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 55; Irish-American papers reframed abolitionism as disloyal British interference to reject it. — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 63 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Irish-American leaders suppressed Irish abolitionist solidarity to protect Repeal unity #expands (0.85) — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 82
• Irish-American papers reframed abolitionism as disloyal British interference to reject it. #corroborates (0.78) — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 63
• Irish immigrants learned anti-Black hatred upon landing in America, not at home #complicates (0.74) — Noel Ignatiev, How the Irish Became White, 6