Letter from Henry Wilson, Senate Chamber, [Washington, D.C.], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1864 April 14th
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Henry Wilson writes to William Lloyd Garrison "in confidence" about ensuring he is credited "in the records of your [American Anti-Slavery] Society" for his role in "the abolition if Slavery in the District of Columbia and the abrogation of the Black Code here." Wilson details his role in these two achievments and encloses the documents, including his original bills (not included), to support his claims. He tells Garrison that while this may appear as "evidence of selfishness" he wishes that his "name is associated even in a humble way with the good and noble men who have destroyed" slavery. Before closing the letter, he asks Garrison to "destroy this letter as I do not wish it seen by any one but yourself."
Courtesy of Boston Public Library
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