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Letter from Elizur Timothy Washburn, [Hartford, Connecticut], to Amos Augustus Phelps, [1828] March 16

Letter from Elizur Timothy Washburn, [Hartford, Connecticut], to Amos ...

Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps asking him about the length of his sermons as he is "feeling wondrously lazy after hearing two long sermons of about an hour each (by the way, when you come to w... More

Letter from Samuel Edmund Sewall, State St[reet, Boston, Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, [1830] Oct[ober] 27

Letter from Samuel Edmund Sewall, State St[reet, Boston, Massachusetts...

Samuel E. Sewall writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that it is "important if you wish your lecture to be well attended" to place a notice in Boston newspapers. Sewall advises Garrison to contact the "... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, [Year of publication unknown] Oct[ober] 25

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary...

Emily Sasson writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Oct[ober] 25 in regards to the Crafts having their books and Mrs. Massie "the piece of work." She received news from William of the birth of his son. She is delighted ... More

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Andover, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1832 [October] 23

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Andover, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd ...

Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing his lecture delivered in "the large town Hall in Lowell" to what was "said to be the largest audience ever assembled there." Buffum reports that "we hav... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè - Public domain correspondence manuscri...

Sarah Moore Grimkè and Angelina Emily Grimkè write a rough draft with several incomplete paragraphs on resolutions for the course of the desolute & oppressed slave, calling for "this convention view with warm a... More

Letter from George Thompson to John Bishop Estlin

Letter from George Thompson to John Bishop Estlin

George Thompson writes to John Bishop Estlin regarding "the next advocate, if you approve it, and it be not too late, a notice of my recent lecture of A.S." He writes of delivering addresses in other parts of t... More

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Andover, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Andover, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd ...

Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp sending them a letter from Lowell to include in the Liberator (the letter appears in the Liberator of October 27, 1832 [Vol. II, no. 43]) and expla... More

Letter from Francis Bishop to Mary Anne Estlin

Letter from Francis Bishop to Mary Anne Estlin

Francis Bishop writes to Mary Anne Estlin regarding the health of Mary Anne's aunt and herself. He writes that the Boston Anti-Slavery Society "is the only one doing good in the states." He writes of abolitioni... More

Letter from Sophia Davenport, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Caroline Weston, March 5

Letter from Sophia Davenport, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Caroline Westo...

Sophia Davenport writes to Caroline Weston in regards to her mail being delayed. She writes of her delight in receiving George Thompson's autograph: "I look at it every day, what would I give for one glimpse of... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, [Year of publication unknown] Oct[ober] 25

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary...

Emily Sasson writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Oct[ober] 25 in regards to the Crafts having their books and Mrs. Massie "the piece of work." She received news from William of the birth of his son. She is delighted ... More

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Brattleborough, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1832 [August] 31

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Brattleborough, [Vermont], to William Lloyd...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arnold Buffum discusses two lectures he delivered in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He tells Garrison about one man who asked about his connection to Garrison and another, ... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, [Year of publication unknown] Oct[ober] 25

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary...

Emily Sasson writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Oct[ober] 25 in regards to the Crafts having their books and Mrs. Massie "the piece of work." She received news from William of the birth of his son. She is delighted ... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to William Lloyd Garrison

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to William Lloyd Garrison

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison (probably written in 1868), Henry Clarke Wright describes his upcoming lecture schedule with stops in Boston, calling it "a very active campaign". He asks Garrison to wr... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, [Year of publication unknown] Oct[ober] 25

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary...

Emily Sasson writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Oct[ober] 25 in regards to the Crafts having their books and Mrs. Massie "the piece of work." She received news from William of the birth of his son. She is delighted ... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, Craftsbury, V[ermon]t, to William Lloyd Garrison, 1832 June 4

Letter from Oliver Johnson, Craftsbury, V[ermon]t, to William Lloyd Ga...

Oliver Johnson writes to William Lloyd Garrison notifying him of his "movements in relation to the subjects of slavery and colonization." He says that his work has assured him that "the principles of the New En... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, [Year of publication unknown] Oct[ober] 25

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary...

Emily Sasson writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Oct[ober] 25 in regards to the Crafts having their books and Mrs. Massie "the piece of work." She received news from William of the birth of his son. She is delighted ... More

Letter from Harriet Martineau, Sydenham, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, August 21

Letter from Harriet Martineau, Sydenham, [England], to Mary Anne Estli...

Harriet Martineau writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to hearing Mr. Pillsbury's talk on "Mary and her father." She writes about the Anthony Burns kidnapping case and remarks that "Mr. P did not sleep a wink-... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, [Year of publication unknown] Oct[ober] 25

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, near Leeds, [England], to Mary...

Emily Sasson writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Oct[ober] 25 in regards to the Crafts having their books and Mrs. Massie "the piece of work." She received news from William of the birth of his son. She is delighted ... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833 Sept[ember] 17th

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps about Lane Seminary member's attitudes towards slavery. He writes, "Our theological professors are exceedingly anxious to keep us from bringing up the subject to di... More

Letter from John Montgomery Sterling, Salisbury, [Connecticut], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 Dec[ember] 24

Letter from John Montgomery Sterling, Salisbury, [Connecticut], to Wil...

John M. Sterling writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing a lecture he delivered to the Congregational Society on "the subject which is so dear to our hearts & am happy to inform you that the results are mos... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833 Sept[ember] 17th

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps about Lane Seminary member's attitudes towards slavery. He writes, "Our theological professors are exceedingly anxious to keep us from bringing up the subject to di... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833 Dec[ember] 31

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833 Dec...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps in regards to antislavery society matters. He writes of the importance of the antislavery work they are doing and asks, "Should you specify your willingness to engage ... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833 Sept[ember] 17th

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps about Lane Seminary member's attitudes towards slavery. He writes, "Our theological professors are exceedingly anxious to keep us from bringing up the subject to di... More

Letter from H. Jones, Cabot, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, 1833 Nov[ember] 15

Letter from H. Jones, Cabot, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison and ...

H. Jones writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp sending them money through the bearer of the letter, "Mr. Cutting," to pay for "hand bills you published for me last summer," as well as for copies of G... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1833 Sept[ember] 17th

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [Cincinnati, Ohio], to Amos Augustus...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps about Lane Seminary member's attitudes towards slavery. He writes, "Our theological professors are exceedingly anxious to keep us from bringing up the subject to di... More

Letter from J.O. Baker, Harwich, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1833 July 1

Letter from J.O. Baker, Harwich, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1833 ...

J.O. Baker, Nathaniel Robbins, and L.H. Robbins write to Samuel May Jr. requesting that general agents Mr. William L. Garrison and Wendell Phillips speak on anti-slavery in August or September. Courtesy of Bost... More

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 June 18

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Ga...

Ray Potter writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving his last letter and declaring "there is great joy in the city on hearing its contents" [Garrison will come to Pawtucket and speak before the Pawtucket... More

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 June 18

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Ga...

Ray Potter writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving his last letter and declaring "there is great joy in the city on hearing its contents" [Garrison will come to Pawtucket and speak before the Pawtucket... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 July 22nd

Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd G...

George Waters writes to William Lloyd Garrison stating that although he is "not personally acquainted with" Garrison he is "with those great principles which you have so long and so ably advocated, the princple... More

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 June 18

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Ga...

Ray Potter writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving his last letter and declaring "there is great joy in the city on hearing its contents" [Garrison will come to Pawtucket and speak before the Pawtucket... More

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 [June] 26th

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Will...

George William Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison with "great pleasure" after learning that Garrison will "lecture in Pawtucket [Rhode Island] on the evening of the 4th of July." Benson lists some of the s... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from John Greenleaf Whittier, Lowell, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 [January] 30

Letter from John Greenleaf Whittier, Lowell, [Massachusetts], to Amos ...

John Greenleaf Whittier writes to Amos A. Phelps thanking him for Phelps' publication of "Lectures." He writes, "I think thy Book calculated to do a greater am[oun]t of Good than any other I have yet seen on th... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Jan[uary] 11

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Jan...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about the slave whip which Phelps desired to obtain. He writes, "I have bought one for 3/4 of a dollar and forward it this day by the favor of Philip A. Bell to the Li... More

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to George William Benson, 1834 December 8

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to George Willi...

George Thompson writes to George William Benson in regards to postponing his speeches in New York and Providence due to his wife's confinement and other assignments. He has given lectures in Boston, in particul... More

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 [June] 26th

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Will...

George William Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison with "great pleasure" after learning that Garrison will "lecture in Pawtucket [Rhode Island] on the evening of the 4th of July." Benson lists some of the s... More

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 [June] 26th

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Will...

George William Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison with "great pleasure" after learning that Garrison will "lecture in Pawtucket [Rhode Island] on the evening of the 4th of July." Benson lists some of the s... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvi...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from William George Trask, Taunton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 June 4

Letter from William George Trask, Taunton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Au...

William George Trask writes to Amos A. Phelps discussing a published pamphlet criticizing Phelps' lecture in Taunton. In the letter, Trask mocks the pamphlet and assures Phelps that his "lecture here has done g... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Goerge William Benson, 1834 Oct[ober] 7

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Goerge Willia...

George Thompson writes to George William Benson in regards to thanking the "friends in R.I." for a gracious welcome to Providence. He praises the Providence anti-slavery society for their noble engagements in t... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 June 18

Letter from Ray Potter, Pawtucket, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Ga...

Ray Potter writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving his last letter and declaring "there is great joy in the city on hearing its contents" [Garrison will come to Pawtucket and speak before the Pawtucket... More

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 [June] 26th

Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Will...

George William Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison with "great pleasure" after learning that Garrison will "lecture in Pawtucket [Rhode Island] on the evening of the 4th of July." Benson lists some of the s... More

Letter from George W. Collier, Cohasset, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1835 Jan[uar]y 27th

Letter from George W. Collier, Cohasset, [Massachusetts], to William L...

George W. Collier writes to William Lloyd Garrison introducing him to "Levi N. Bates who is a firm friend & advocate of immediate emancipation." He also says "that the question, 'Is immedaite emancipation the b... More

Printed matter: Mr. Thompson's journal

Printed matter: Mr. Thompson's journal

A printed account from "Mr. Thompson's Journal" of his activities which appeared in the Glasgow Chronicle. He writes of his visit to Providence and of his lectures and encounters while there. He writes of inter... More

Letter from Charles Calistus Burleigh, Plainfield, [Connecticut], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]35 Dec[ember] 29th

Letter from Charles Calistus Burleigh, Plainfield, [Connecticut], to W...

Charles Calistus Burleigh writes to William Lloyd Garrison to give him "a sketch of my proceedings from about [the] time of my last letter [sometime in November], up to the present date." Burleigh describes tra... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1835 February 4

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to being overwhelmed by delivering eleven lectures in eight days in addition to visiting and writing letters. He will leave for New York on the 10th and would ... More

Letter from George W. Collier, Cohasset, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1835 Jan[uar]y 27th

Letter from George W. Collier, Cohasset, [Massachusetts], to William L...

George W. Collier writes to William Lloyd Garrison introducing him to "Levi N. Bates who is a firm friend & advocate of immediate emancipation." He also says "that the question, 'Is immedaite emancipation the b... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May and Harriet Minot Pitman, Haverhill, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1835 Sep[tember] 2

Letter from Samuel Joseph May and Harriet Minot Pitman, Haverhill, [Ma...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Samuel Joseph May discusses opposition to the abolitionist cause, saying, "it seems to me that our opposers are doing every thing to help us." He then tells of his visi... More

Letter from George Thompson, St. John, New Brunswick [Canada], to Henry Clarke Wright, 1835 November 25

Letter from George Thompson, St. John, New Brunswick [Canada], to Henr...

George Thompson writes to Henry Wright Clarke in regards to his departure from St. John to England. He hopes to reply to his previous letter in depth when he returns home. He says that he has the same views as ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1835 June 30

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1835 Jun...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the demand for Phelps and [George] Thompson to visit Western New York to lecture. He writes that "in the mean time the brethren in Rochester" have requested ... More

Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, [England], to Louis Alexis Chamerovzow, 1835 Feb[ruary] 13

Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, [England], to Louis Alexis Ch...

John Bishop Estlin writes to Louis Alexis Chamerovzow regarding antislavery news. He writes that Mr. Pillsbury left for Birningham and Liverpool and will give him his address. He writes his views of Pillsbury a... More

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to George Thompson, 1835 Jan[uary] 2

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to George Thompson, 1835 Jan[uary]...

Lewis Tappan writes to George Thompson congratulating him on the birth of his son. He says he will be responsible for fifty copies distributed of the Liberator. He doubts whether New York abolitionists will sup... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1836 June

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a Report of an anti-slavery meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1836 June

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a Report of an anti-slavery meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1836 June

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a Report of an anti-slavery meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1836 June

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, [New York], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding a Report of an anti-slavery meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison and Charles Calistus Burleigh, 1837 Jan[uary] 9th

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloy...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Isaac Stearns notes that since writing his letter to Charles C. Burleigh he has learned that he "is at some distance" and so will probably be unable to fulfill his requ... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clark Wright, 1837 August 14

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clar...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Henry Clark Wright regarding the rights of women to preach. She writes that she will not use Quakerism as an excuse for "my exercising the rights & performing the duties of a ration... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Methuen, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clark Wright, 1837 [July] 30

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Methuen, [Massachusetts], to Henry ...

Angelina Emily Grimkè writes to Henry Clark Wright regarding an address she delivered at Andover. She writes, "During part of the time there was a great deal of bad thunder & vivid lightning so that I was compe... More

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison and Charles Calistus Burleigh, 1837 Jan[uary] 9th

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloy...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Isaac Stearns notes that since writing his letter to Charles C. Burleigh he has learned that he "is at some distance" and so will probably be unable to fulfill his requ... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1837 Dec[ember] 18

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabe...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding the books and pamphlets she has sent her and her "English sisters." She discusses emancipation in the West Indies and the anti-slavery cause in Grea... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1837 Dec[ember] 18

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him he expects to visit Boston for a few days in January. He then shares his dissapointment that "the anti slavery cause is to me more gloomy and unp... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1837 Dec[ember] 18

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabe...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding the books and pamphlets she has sent her and her "English sisters." She discusses emancipation in the West Indies and the anti-slavery cause in Grea... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Amesbury, [Massachusetts], to Mary S. Parker, 1837 July 11

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Amesbury, [Massachusetts], to Mary S. ...

On the first sheet, this letter, written by Sarah Moore Grimkè to Mary S. Parker, goes from pages 1-3 and continues into the second sheet. In this letter, Sarah writes her views on the Province of women. She wr... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Edwards Amasa Park, 1837 June 12

Letter from Theodore Parker, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Edwards Amasa...

Theodore Parker writes to the Edwards Amasa Park requesting that he send an article that he had sent through Dr. Sears for Dr. Gunther. Included is also an invitation from the Church and Society at Chelsea to a... More

Letter from Horatio G. Wood, Middleboro, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1837 Sept[ember] 23

Letter from Horatio G. Wood, Middleboro, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augu...

Horatio Wood writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the proposed anti-slavery Quarterly meeting of "MAS at Wednesday next in Worcester." He writes to be informed of what occurs at the meeting and writes of anti-sla... More

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison and Charles Calistus Burleigh, 1837 Jan[uary] 9th

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloy...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Isaac Stearns notes that since writing his letter to Charles C. Burleigh he has learned that he "is at some distance" and so will probably be unable to fulfill his requ... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1837 Dec[ember] 18

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabe...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding the books and pamphlets she has sent her and her "English sisters." She discusses emancipation in the West Indies and the anti-slavery cause in Grea... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clark Wright, 1837 August 14

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clar...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Henry Clark Wright regarding the rights of women to preach. She writes that she will not use Quakerism as an excuse for "my exercising the rights & performing the duties of a ration... More

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison and Charles Calistus Burleigh, 1837 Jan[uary] 9th

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to William Lloy...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Isaac Stearns notes that since writing his letter to Charles C. Burleigh he has learned that he "is at some distance" and so will probably be unable to fulfill his requ... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clark Wright, 1837 August 14

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clar...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Henry Clark Wright regarding the rights of women to preach. She writes that she will not use Quakerism as an excuse for "my exercising the rights & performing the duties of a ration... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, Greenfield, [Maine], to John Sullivan Dwight, 1837 Feb[ruary] 15

Letter from Theodore Parker, Greenfield, [Maine], to John Sullivan Dwi...

Theodore Parker writes to John S. Dwight in regards to small town life. He writes about his dismay at missing Mr. Emerson's lectures and his "inspiration" of nature. He will leave Greenfield at the end of the m... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1837 Dec[ember] 18

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Elizabe...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding the books and pamphlets she has sent her and her "English sisters." She discusses emancipation in the West Indies and the anti-slavery cause in Grea... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clark Wright, 1837 August 27

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Henry C...

Angelina Emily Grimkè and Sarah Moore Grimkè write to Henry Clark Wright regarding their disappointment in not seeing their articles in the New England Spectactor. Sarah writes, "I wrote to him yesterday to req... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimké, to Anne Warren Weston, [ca. 17 March 1838]

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimké, to Anne Warren Weston, [ca. 17 Mar...

Angelina Emily Grimké regrets that she and her sister cannot go to Groton because they are anxious to attend [Sylvester?] Graham's lectures, which will be delivered three times weekly for four weeks. They rejo... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Fort Lee, [New York], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1838 [November] 16

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Fort Lee, [New York], to Elizabeth Pea...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol thanking her for her letters and the pamphlets she included for them. She has distributed these pamphlets to others including John Quincy Adams and his wife. ... More

Letter from Charles Calistus Burleigh, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Anne Warren Weston, 1838 Dec[ember] 26

Letter from Charles Calistus Burleigh, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], t...

Charles C. Burleigh writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his "vexation and mortification" at not writing anything in the "Anti Slavery Album" sent to Boston. He explains his decisions and apology behind h... More

Letter from George Allen, Shrewsbury, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1838 June 11

Letter from George Allen, Shrewsbury, [Massachusetts], to William Lloy...

George Allen writes to William Lloyd Garrison declining an invitation extended by the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society to speak on the Fourth of July. Allen says he has another "public engagement for that day... More

Letter from Sarah C. Rugg, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren Weston, [1838] Feb[ruary] 18

Letter from Sarah C. Rugg, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren Wes...

Sarah C. Rugg writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to receiving the petition from Dr. Amos Farnsworth. The whole care of circulating the petitions rest in her hands. She wants to see the Grimke sisters. Ange... More

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1838 June 28th

Letter from Charles Turner Torrey, Salem, [Mass.], to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Charles Turner Torrey writes about his committee's plan to send abolitionist speakers to towns in Massachusetts. Torrey then describes the attitudes of "the Liberator men" and ... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Belleville, [New Jersey], to Henry Clarke Wright, 1838 November 19

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Belleville, [New Jersey], to Henry Cla...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Henry Clarke Wright regarding the Peace Convention. She writes, "I do not think I should have signed the Declaration of Sentiments, or the Constitution, perhaps than request be surp... More

Letter from Abner Barnard, Northampton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1839 Jan[uary] 11

Letter from Abner Barnard, Northampton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Mr. Abner B. (Bernard) Warner writes to Amos A. Phelps explaining that he has resettled to the town at Milford and requests Amos to "give me the charge on the 7th of Feb..Charge me for God and the slave, and se... More

Letter from Abner Barnard, Northampton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1839 Jan[uary] 11

Letter from Abner Barnard, Northampton, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

Mr. Abner B. (Bernard) Warner writes to Amos A. Phelps explaining that he has resettled to the town at Milford and requests Amos to "give me the charge on the 7th of Feb..Charge me for God and the slave, and se... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1839 June 15

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison about the schedule for the upcoming county Anti-Slavery society meeting, planned for the fourth of July. May asks Garrison to suggest some "topics which ought ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1839 June 15

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison about the schedule for the upcoming county Anti-Slavery society meeting, planned for the fourth of July. May asks Garrison to suggest some "topics which ought ... More

Letter from James C Jackson, Ipswich, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 [November 27]

Letter from James C Jackson, Ipswich, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston...

James C. Jackson writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to planning to speak every night in the week. He suggests that John A. Collins "be relieved of some of his load," as no man can endure "what Collins ha... More

Letter from Charlotte Austin, Nantucket, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 [November] 7

Letter from Charlotte Austin, Nantucket, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...

Charlotte Austin writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to receiving Maria's bag-tops, which proved to be too expensive. She writes that they shall not purchase any silks, as her society's funds are all appr... More

Letter from Gerrit Smith, Petersboro, [New York], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 April 6

Letter from Gerrit Smith, Petersboro, [New York], to Maria Weston Chap...

Gerritt Smith writes to Maria Weston Chapman quoting his wife's desire to become well acquainted with the Chapmans" and expresses his agreement with her wish. But his property concerns prevent him from his "ard... More

Letter from Eliza Fuller Gill, Fitchburg, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 Dec[ember] 6

Letter from Eliza Fuller Gill, Fitchburg, [Massachusetts], to Maria We...

Eliza Fuller Gill writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to her regret that the articles her society had intended to send for the October anti-slavery fair did not arrive in time. Their donation was very lit... More

Letter from Grace Denning Williams, Brownsfields, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 April 10

Letter from Grace Denning Williams, Brownsfields, [Massachusetts], to ...

Grace Denning Williams writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to an effort made to collect money for the cause, but she had to turn it over to the Secretary of her anti-slavery society. The agent from Boston... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1839 June 25

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his "great disappointment" at not seeing Garrison while he was in Boston. May says he wants Garrison to "give us on the 4th [of July] an answer to Mr. ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1839 June 15

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison about the schedule for the upcoming county Anti-Slavery society meeting, planned for the fourth of July. May asks Garrison to suggest some "topics which ought ... More

Letter from William Adam, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 Nov[ember] 5

Letter from William Adam, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...

William Adam writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to returning Mr. George Thompson's letter concerning the effect on American slavery of the extension of cotton cultivation in India and thanking her for it... More

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