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New York State Convention of Colored Citizens
Date 18—20 August 1840
Location Albany, New York

The 1840 New York State Convention of Colored Citizens was a colored convention held in August 1840 in Albany, New York. The convention, which took place from 18—20 August, was one of several conventions that took place in the mid-19th century United States.

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The 1840 Albany convention discussed a number of topics including politics, race relations, and the state of African-American businesses.

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