Letter from George Waters, Holden, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus P...
George Waters write Amos A. Phelps about the sentiments of several ministers in the vicinity of Holden, concerning anti-slavery. He writes of Revered Alisha Scanson of Southborough who "professed himself Anti-S... More
Letter from Mrs. Mary Welsh, Montpelier, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to Mar...
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Grand celebration : In mass meeting, on Independence Day : the manager...
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Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, November 8...
Lupton informs May that he is sending a box of contributions for the Anti-Slavery Fair. He apologizes for its small size, saying that there are so many other charitable demands on the people of Leeds that the a... More
Letter from John Goings, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, ...
John Gorings writes to Samuel May reporting that they "had a very interesting meeting here on Sunday last and [a] very crowded house all day," however "a great many were disappointed in not hearing Miss [Sallie... More
Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary ...
James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his voyage back to the U.S. with Richard Davis Webb and of his time in New York before his return to Philadelphia. He writes of his editor of the "Pen... More
Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison accepting his invitation to call on her. Rawson informs Garrison that there are many trains available to reach Sheffield and if he notifies her what time he shoul... More
Letter from Eliza Wingham and Jane Wingham, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Wi...
Eliza Wigham and her stepmother, Jane Wigham, write to William Lloyd Garrison expressing their regret that although they cannot be "present at the gathering of friends tomorrow in Liverpool" they wish to thank ... More
Letter from Mary Brady, Leavy Greave, Sheffield, [England], to Maria W...
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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...
Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison inviting him to the antislavery convention to take place on January 7-9, and requests that should Garrison be unable to attend that he assist May in persuading Ge... More
Letter from C. E. Weston, Reading, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, N...
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Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
Letter from Henry Egbert Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Willia...
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Egbert Benson reports to Garrison that some new subscribers have not yet received their first copies of the Liberator and sends him money for another new subscrib... More
Letter from George William Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Will...
George William Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he has "nothing new to communicate respecting the Canterbury affair" but he plans to travel there with Rev. Thomas Williams later in the... More
Letter from Arthur Tappan, [New York], to George Thompson, 1835 August...
Arthur Tappan sends George Thompson a ship order which states, "Shipped, In good order and well conditioned, by Judge Lynch, on board the Ship called the Incendiary whereof Arthur Tappan is master, for the pres... More
Letter from George Allen, Shrewsbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Mar. 31...
George Allen writes to Amos. A. Phelps about the necessity of a new anti-slavery paper in Boston. He praises Dr. Porter ([the editor of New England Spectator]) for his work, but says the Spectator has “done its... More
Letter from Frederick Douglass, London, to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 3d ...
Frederick Douglass writes to Elizabeth Pease to express his pleasure at her attention and welcome. He says the Darlington meeting was disappointing, and then talks about upcoming events. He says her brother sho... More
The plot exploded! : John H. Pearson & the bloodhounds : the Vigilance...
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Letter from Francis John Higginson, Brattleboro, to Thomas Wentworth H...
Discusses legal matters relevant to the recipient’s arrest and upcoming trial, and sends supports. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The liberator. v.31:no.12(1861:Mar.22)
Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Oliver Johnson...
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Letter from Frederick William Chesson, 172 Lambeth Road, S.E., [London...
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Letter from Lydia White, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William Ll...
Lydia White writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing her desire to assist in "the support and circulation of the Liberator" and sending Garrison the names of four new subscribers, promising to "cheerfully embra... More
Letter from William Wood, Manchester, Eng[land], to Amos Augustus Phel...
William Wood writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding notes concerning a Mrs. Elaw, a "a female of color..has lately arrived here from Nantucket having a strong..duty to preach the Gospel in England! She says she is ... More
Report of donations for Garrison's Mission to England from Francis Jac...
Francis Jackson wrote this ledger to track the donations and withdrawals of funds for William Lloyd Garrison's trip to England in 1846. The first page details withdrawals made by Garrison, including for his pas... More
Letter from Oliver Johnson, Peacham, V[ermon]t, to Samuel May, 1864 Oc...
Oliver Johnson writes to Samuel May, Jr. about his trip to his "native place" and traveling with George Thompson as he makes plans to lecture in Vermont. Johnson writes of his "great satisfaction .. to introduc... More
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society expense account of A. A. Phelps for...
An itemized expense account, with the receipt signed by A.A. Phelps on April 10 1838, and three additional receipts: (1) for payment made by "New England Anti-Slavery Society" to “Dutton & Wentworth, Dr.” for a... More
Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to John Bishop Estlin, Ma...
Lupton says that his brother is going to America and would like to study the progress of the abolition cause firsthand. Lupton mentions that he would like to have Dr. Joseph Bishop Estlin and Miss Estlin come t... More
Silhouette of Mrs. Maria Weston Chapman, [ca. 1830]
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The liberator. v.1:no.18(1831:Apr.30)
Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from James Forten, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to William Llo...
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing a work Garrison is about to publish (likely his "Thoughts on African Colonization"), sharing his hope that it "may be the means of opposing, in full, the... More
Letter from Mary Rotch, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston ...
Mary Rotch writes to Maria Weston Chapman replying to an appeal for money. She sends only $5 because she doesn't approve of some of the anti-slavery lectures. She writes, "I understand that much of the product ... More
Five sermons by Theodore Parker, 1858 Jan[uary] 10 -Fe[bruary] 7
Theodore Parker writes a sermon on January 10, 1858 titled, "Evidences of God in the World of Matter." Theodore Parker writes a sermon on January 17, 1858 titled, "Evidences of God in the World of Man." Theodor... More
Letter from Elizabeth Swan Mawson, Ashfield, [England], to Francis Jac...
Elizabeth Swan Mawson writes Francis Jackson Garrison that the "proof copies" of photographs taken by H. S. Mendelssohn have arrived, and forwards these to Garrison for his review and pleasure. Mawson expresses... More
Letter from Sydney Howard Gay, New York, to Samuel May, June 17, '46
Gay acknowledges May's contribution to the American Anti-Slavery Society. He commends May's success in providing subscribers. He gives instructions concerning the forwarding of money, payment of postage, and ha... More
Letter from Jacon Merrill Manning, Boston, [Mass.] to William Lloyd Ga...
Jacob Merrill Manning notifies William Lloyd Garrison that he was visited that morning by a Mr. Hayward, a "gentleman connected with the Liberator", whom Manning gave his permission to list him among the speake... More
Letter from Elizabeth Cady Stanton, New York, [New York], to William L...
Elizabeth Cady Stanton writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to "help break in pieces this matron's 'Golden Calf' Abraham Lincoln", as she challenges a woman's claim that Garrison supports Lincoln for ree... More
Letter from Joseph Cassey, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William ...
Joseph Cassey writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp "with much satisfaction" after seeing Arnold Buffum listed as the general agent for the Liberator in Pennsylvania in the last issue of the Liberato... More
Letter from Francis Mary Harris Robbins, Brush Hill, Milton, [Massachu...
Frances Mary (Harris) Robbins writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to being anxious for news in her country solitude. Her society met last night at Dr. Palmer's, " and a very good time we had." Dr. Palmer di... More
Letter from Joseph Lupton, Scarborough, Yorkshire, [England], to Samue...
Lupton says that he has shipped two boxes of contributions from Leeds for the anti-slavery fair. He gives a brief account of the contents of the boxes and speaks particularly of a screen. Lupton also informs Ma... More
Copy of letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, New York, to Rufus Anderson,...
A.A. Phelps writes to Rufus Anderson about the article Anderson published in the Missionary Herald, entitled “Extract from a communication of Doct. Hall to the Maryland Colonization Society.” Supplying informat... More
Letter from John Quincy Adams Edgell, West Newbury, to Amos Augustus P...
John Quincy Adams Edgell and G. B. Penny write to the pastor of the Free Church of Boston regarding a meeting to be held in the Centre Church regarding the installation of J. A. Martyn as pastor of the Centre C... More
Partial journal entries by Anne Warren Weston, Friday 14 [through] Mon...
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Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, Andover, [Massachusetts], to Willia...
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to William Lloyd Garrison suggesting "a set of anti-slavery lectures [be held] in Boston this winter similar to that in New York and Worcester." Stowe offers to pay "the expenses of... More
Letter from William P. Powell, Liverpool, [England], to Samuel May, Ap...
Powell speaks strongly against the pro-slavery Americans he has seen on the ships in Liverpool Harbor. He tells May that "American liberty is a mockery, British liberty is an existing fact." Powell likens Frede... More
Letter from George Douglas Campbell Argyll, Argyll Lodge, Kensington, ...
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, the Duke of Argyll invites him, along with his son and daughter, to have breakfast at their house the following morning. The letter states that if the 10am breakfast is... More
The liberator. v.5:no.33(1835:Aug.15)
Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wrapping paper relating to the memoir of Samuel Joseph May from Samuel...
This manuscript is a piece of paper that Samuel May wrapped around the papers relating to the memoir for his cousin, Samuel Joseph May, who "died at Syracuse, N.Y. July 1, 1871." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Joseph Lupton, Scarborough, Yorkshire, [England], to Samue...
Lupton says that he has shipped two boxes of contributions from Leeds for the anti-slavery fair. He gives a brief account of the contents of the boxes and speaks particularly of a screen. Lupton also informs Ma... More
Letter from Mary Carpenter, Bristol, [England], to William Lloyd Garri...
Mary Carpenter informs William Lloyd Garrison of her pleasure at having learned from Harriet Lupton of Garrison's proposal to visit England. Carpenter states her hopes that Garrison will pay them an early visit... More
Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
Letter from Thomas Hughes, Lincoln's Inn, 3 Old Square, London, to Wil...
Hughes writes Garrison to offer his congratuations & respects concerning Garrison's support of Abraham Lincoln's re-election, & denounces those within the American Abolition movement which have broken with Garr... More
Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society expense account of A. A. Phelps for...
An itemized expense account, with the receipt signed by A.A. Phelps on April 10 1838, and three additional receipts: (1) for payment made by "New England Anti-Slavery Society" to “Dutton & Wentworth, Dr.” for a... More
Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
The liberator. v.1:no.12(1831:Mar.19)
Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library
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 Charles Sumner, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Maria Weston C...
Charles Sumner writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to fugitive slaves. He writes, "It may not be deemed expedient for the bar to adopt a rule according to which each member shall refuse his professional a... More
Letter from John Rand, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Fe...
John Rand writes to Samuel May describing the visit of Lucy Stone to Milford and a lecture she delivered in the town. Rand reports that Stone "found with us a cordial welcome" and was introduced to the meeting ... More
Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
Letter from Giles Badger Stebbins, Rochester, N[ew] Y[ork], to William...
Giles B. Stebbins writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him an obituary (not included) "of our much loved friend Susan R. Doty." Stebbins recalls that Garrison visited "her pleasant home a year since with Ge... More
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...
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Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison accepting his invitation to call on her. Rawson informs Garrison that there are many trains available to reach Sheffield and if he notifies her what time he shoul... More
Letter from Susan Taber, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah West...
[Susan Taber?] writes to Debora Weston in regards the anti-slavery society preparing materials for a sale to raise funds. She writes of her surprise for the news of Angelina E. Grimke's marriage to Theodore T. ... More
Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Philli...
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Mr. Phillips of Phillips, Sampson & Company in regards to her publishing deadline for her next anti-slavery novel "Dred." She writes, "Between now & the 30th are only about 12 wo... More
Letter from Mary Anne Rawson, Sheffield, [England], to William Lloyd G...
Mary A. Rawson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing her gratitude for Garrison's "great kindnes" in coming to visit her. Rawson discusses her "five large volumes of autographs and portraits" which includ... More
Shall freedom or slavery triumph : Let Massachusetts speak!
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All men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain in...
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Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 1...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses a few anti-slavery publications, including Phelps’s book, the second edition of which Mr. Knapp is willing to publish. He then discusses a variety of to... More
Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Philli...
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Mr. Phillips of Phillips, Sampson & Company in regards to her publishing deadline for her next anti-slavery novel "Dred." She writes, "Between now & the 30th are only about 12 wo... More
Five sermons by Theodore Parker, 1858 Jan[uary] 10 -Fe[bruary] 7
Theodore Parker writes a sermon on January 10, 1858 titled, "Evidences of God in the World of Matter." Theodore Parker writes a sermon on January 17, 1858 titled, "Evidences of God in the World of Man." Theodor... More
Letter from Joseph Ricketson, New Bedford, [Mass.], to Deborah Weston,...
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Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe to James Thomas Fields, 1866 Jan[uar...
Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to James T. Fields in regards to a "fleshed out" article she sent to the Atlantic and asks that he send her other articles. She asks if he will be ready to print by the middle of ne... More
Letter from John Keep, Oberlin, Ohio, to William Lloyd Garrison, June ...
John Keep informs William Lloyd Garrison that he was "gratified" by the notice that Garrison was compiling a history of the abolitionist movement in America, exclaiming that it will be "a precious boon" to the ... More
Letter from Theodore Parker, Cambridge, [Massachusetts], to Abby Hoppe...
Theodore Parker writes to Abby Hopper Gibbons in regards to the death of her son, William. He writes, "But as sailors who suffer shipwreck only reach another harbor, not the one marked in their chart, but the i... More
Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to Samuel May, November 1...
Lupton informs May that a box of articles for the Anti-Slavery Fair has been forwarded to Liverpool to be shipped to America. He wishes to be informed of its safe arrival and of which articles sold best. Lupton... More
Bibliography by Samuel May, [after 1862]
This bibliography is of foreign works on slavery and abolition. The dates of the works range from 1787 to 1862. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
One hour of American slavery is fraught with more misery than ages of ...
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All men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain in...
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Letter from Charles Marriott, Hudson, N[ew] Y[ork], to William Lloyd G...
Charles Marriott writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him ten dollars to pay for a number of Liberator subscriptions. He then comments on recent events like the Clerical Appeal as causing him "sadness & som... More
The liberator. v.11:no.28(1841:July 9)
Journal of the times Courtesy of Boston Public Library
American pocket book - Public domain dedication image
This item is a leather cover of a pocket book. Written on the front of the cover in gilded gold: "American pocket book, 1842." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Ellen Craft, Ockham, [England], to John Bishop Estlin, 185...
Ellen Craft writes to John Bishop Estlin thanking him for advising that she get her baby vaccinated. She writes, "I had intended to have it done as soon as the weather was a little milder, but however, as you t... More
Fellow citizens of Massachusetts! : Read and consider
This broadside publicizes the arrest of the fugitive slave Anthony Burns, who escaped from Richmond, Virginia and made his way to Boston where, on May 24th, 1854, he was arrested. While he was awaiting trial fo... More
Notes regarding the Massachusetts Anti Slavery Fair of 1840 by Maria W...
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Letter from John Levy, Lowell, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapma...
John Levy writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to having received word from Wendell Phillips that it would not be convenient for him to attend the celebration at Lowell (of the Middlesex County anti-slaver... More
Letter from Aaron Macy Powell, Ghent, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...
Aaron Macy Powell informs William Lloyd Garrison that he and his family have enjoyed Fanny Garrison's visit, and writes that she bears characteristics of both of her parents. Powell writes that Fanny shares Gar... More
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Oliver Johnso...
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Bibliography by Samuel May, [after 1862]
This bibliography is of foreign works on slavery and abolition. The dates of the works range from 1787 to 1862. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Joseph Lupton, Leeds, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1856...
Joseph Lupton writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to letters sent from Harriet Martineau to Mrs. Chapman that should be also sent to her. He writes, "I am sorry to hear of your loss in the West of England of ... More