Who was the New England Aid Company and what was their main accomplishments?

The New England Aid Company was an organization formed in the mid-19th century to support the settlement of free Black individuals in the West, particularly in Kansas. Their main accomplishment was aiding the establishment of African American communities in the region, notably through the promotion of the "Exoduster" movement, where former slaves migrated westward after the Civil War seeking freedom and land. The company helped secure land and resources for these settlers, contributing to the development of a distinct African American presence in the West.