After having finished the liberian business on land, Stockton did some work at sea more in the line of a naval commander.
"Stories of New Jersey"
Frank Richard Stockton
The recognition of liberian independence by all countries except the United States followed in 1849. The United States, not wishing to receive a Negro minister, did not recognize Liberia until 1862. No sooner was the independence of Liberia announced than England and France began a long series of aggressions to limit her territory and sovereignty.
"The Negro"
W.E.B. Du Bois
They were all gentlemen-unless they were ladies or children-even as the liberian army was said to consist entirely of generals.
"The Mystery of 31 New Inn"
R. Austin Freeman