Mesurado

Mesurado, and about a thousand emigrants sent thither during the next seven years.

A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3 DeAlva Stanwood Alexander

Had nature bestowed a better harbor on the Mesurado river, and afforded a safer entrance for large vessels, Monrovia would now be second only to Sierra Leone.

Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Theodore Canot

Sierra Leone promises well, and that of Mesurado adds to our prospect of success.

The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 Various

I was at Mesurado when the event happened, but, as soon as I heard it, I resolved to unite with his relations in the last rites to his memory.

Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Theodore Canot

Mesurado, called after James Monroe, President of the United States, under whose administration the colonizing scheme was begun.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Passing by intermediate events, which, did the time allow, it would be interesting to notice, we hasten to the grand event -- the era of our separate existence, when the American flag first flung out its graceful folds to the breeze on the heights of Mesurado, and the pilgrims, relying upon the protection of Heaven and the moral grandeur of their cause, took solemn possession of the land in the name of Virtue,

Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence The Best Speeches Delivered by the Negro from the days of Slavery to the Present Time Various 1905

About 36 miles along the coast, with an average breadth of two miles, of the Mesurado territory was purchased in December, 1821.

Afro-American Encyclopaedia; or, The Thoughts, Doings, and Sayings of the Race, Embracing Addresses, Lectures, Biographical Sketches, Sermons, Poems, Names of Universities, Colleges, Seminaries, Newspapers, Books, and a History of the Denominations, Giving the Numerical Strength of Each. In Fact, It Teaches Every Subject of Interest to the Colored People, as Discussed by More than One Hundred of Their Wisest and Best Men and Women. James T. Haley 1895

The land opposite Monrovia, on which "Vei Town" stands, is Bushrod Island, forming a sort of triangle, bounded on the Monrovia side by Mesurado river, above by the creek, and on the opposite side by the St. Paul, its apex being formed by the fork where the creek flows from the river.

The Liberian Exodus. An Account of Voyage of the First Emigrants in the Bark "Azor," and Their Reception at Monrovia, with a Description of Liberia--Its Customs and Civilization, Romances and Prospects. Alfred Brockenbrough Williams 1878

At 8 A.M. we steamed against a fine fresh wind past mount Mesurado _en route_ for Grand Bassá (Bassaw), distant fifty-five miles.

To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative Richard Francis Burton 1855

-- Leaving the ship in one of our boats, pulled by Kroomen, we crossed the bar at the mouth of the Mesurado, and in ten minutes afterwards, were alongside of the colonial wharf.

Journal of an African Cruiser Horatio Bridge 1849