George Washington Williams: The Massachusetts Years.

George Washington Williams (1849-91), born in Pennsylvania, was a soldier, clergyman, editor, lawyer, legislator, historian, diplomat, lecturer, and world traveler. After attending Howard University, Wayland Seminary, and the Newton Theological Institution, he became pastor to the leading Baptist Church in Boston's black community. Fourteen months later he left and traveled widely. Never able to settle down for long in one place, Williams worked for years on 'A History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880' (published in two volumes, 1882-83). Outlines the remainder of Williams's careers and life.