Copyright © 1984 by Michael P. Johnson and James L. Roark
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The Library of Congress has cataloged the printed edition as follows:

Johnson, Michael P., 1941–

Black masters.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Afro-Americans—South Carolina—Charleston—

History. 2. Afro-Americans—South Carolina—Charleston

—Biography. 3. Ellison, William, b.1790. 4. Ellison

family. s. Charleston (S.C.)—Race relations.

I. Roark, James L. II. Title.

F279.C49N43 1984 975.7’91500496073 84–4079

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