Letter from J. Waring to Mary Anne Estlin
J. Waring writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to a trip to Mrs. Chapman. Waring writes, "Most of what she said has occupied my mind since, especially that about Mr. Garrison." Waring writes, "I have so satisf... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 8,...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he thinks Phelps’s decision regarding “the paper” was wise. He describes (financial) difficulties of running a paper. He then talks about an agent who were ... More
Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...
Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison reminiscing about their travels to England and Scotland, exclaiming "What a jaunt we had!" He informs Garrison of his sickness, stating "I felt almost b... More
Letter from Emma Forbes Weston to Anne Warren Weston, Monday morning, ...
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Letter from Emma Forbes Weston to Anne Warren Weston, Monday morning, ...
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Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloy...
James Miller M'Kim forwards a letter for Samuel May, Jr. to William Lloyd Garrison, stating that he was about to mail it to May in Leicester when he recalled that May was due to arrive shortly in Boston to atte... More
Letter from Deborah Weston, Anti-Slavery Office, [Boston, Mass.], to A...
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Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd G...
Edmund Quincy writes to William Lloyd Garrison congratualting him on his restored health and offers some suggestions to improve the Liberator. Quincy states "the Liberator has faults" and suggets a number of di... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 13...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he is undecided whether or not to accept the call from Oberlin as he is doing good work at his present post. He then discusses some troubles in the church i... More
Letter, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Weston, 1841 Jan[uary...
W.C.C. writes to Deborah Weston in regards to an argument between her and her companion with a train conductor due to complaint that "our friend Borden" was ordered out of the car to sit in the "Jim Crow car." ... More
Letter from George Bourne, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...
George Bourne writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing "the discord which has arisen among our Brethren in Massachusetts," saying it "is of an extensive and deeply-rooted character." He cites Joshua Leavitt'... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps and Char...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps and Charles Turner Torrey, Joshua Leavitt says the time has come for some decisive movement (presumably in relation to the Liberty Party). He offers his aids at the cost of the ... More
Letter from Lucinda Wilmarth, Attleboro, [Massachusetts], to Maria Wes...
Lucinda Wilmarth writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to her difficulty in attending the anti-slavery fair in her town. She expresses indignation and sorrow for the course pursued by the executive committe... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Attleboro, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 2...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt talks about the success he had in the lecturing campaign. He says he would like to go to Washington and needs funds for that. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from John Scoble, London, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 7 Sept. 1843
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Scoble requests that Phelps’s paper, which was submitted to the antislavery convention in London, be returned to the committee. He requests the same for Mr. Leavitt’s pape... More
Letter from Esther Moore, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Maria Westo...
Esther Moore writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to drawing comfort from Maria's remarks in the Liberator on Thomas Parnell Beach's letter. She has sympathized with the "persecuted brothers" in New Englan... More
Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloy...
James Miller M'Kim forwards a letter for Samuel May, Jr. to William Lloyd Garrison, stating that he was about to mail it to May in Leicester when he recalled that May was due to arrive shortly in Boston to atte... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 13...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he is undecided whether or not to accept the call from Oberlin as he is doing good work at his present post. He then discusses some troubles in the church i... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 27...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt talks about his financial difficulties, and says he may not be able to attend an upcoming convention. He gives advice concerning a candidate to replace him. He s... More
Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Dublin, [Ireland], to Maria Weston Ch...
Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Ann Allen asking him about Maria and the chance of Joshua Leavitt's return to Garrisonian doctrines. He writes, "In Scotland the lines are drawn.... More
Letter from George Bourne, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...
George Bourne writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing "the discord which has arisen among our Brethren in Massachusetts," saying it "is of an extensive and deeply-rooted character." He cites Joshua Leavitt'... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 21...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he is willing to release Mr. Root from his engagement as an agent unless Root wishes otherwise. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1840 May ...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Lewis Tappan acquiesces that Phelps could do more good at home than at the anti-slavery convention in England. He then discusses the candidates for the president of the new soc... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 20...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses making nominations (for unnamed positions, but presumed to be the Liberty Party’s presidential nominees). He is pessimistic about Gerrit Smith’s abilit... More
Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol to Maria Weston Chapman, 1841 Jan[u...
Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to asking her to execute some small commissions for her, among these the presenting of a sum to the non-resistant society as a "trifling proof of... More
Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, O...
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Letter from William Goodell, Honeoye, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 4....
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, William Goodell expresses his concern for Phelps's failing health. He then discusses their plans for the Albany missionary convention, and Mr. Leavitt’s views on the missionary... More
Letter from George Thompson, Brooklyn, [New York], to Robert Purvis, 1...
George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis preparing him for a disappointment and writes, "summon up all your philosophy and love for the 'cause' and you will be able to bear it." He speaks of making a debut befor... More
Letter from Samuel May, 21 Cornhill, Boston, [Mass.], to Anne Warren W...
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Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 20...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses making nominations (for unnamed positions, but presumed to be the Liberty Party’s presidential nominees). He is pessimistic about Gerrit Smith’s abilit... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug, 19...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses a certain issue related to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, which Mr. Gurley tried to bring up four years previously. Courtesy... More
Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Dublin, [Ireland], to Maria Weston Ch...
Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Ann Allen asking him about Maria and the chance of Joshua Leavitt's return to Garrisonian doctrines. He writes, "In Scotland the lines are drawn.... More
Letter from J. Waring to Mary Anne Estlin
J. Waring writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to a trip to Mrs. Chapman. Waring writes, "Most of what she said has occupied my mind since, especially that about Mr. Garrison." Waring writes, "I have so satisf... More
Letter from George Bourne, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...
George Bourne writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing "the discord which has arisen among our Brethren in Massachusetts," saying it "is of an extensive and deeply-rooted character." He cites Joshua Leavitt'... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 27...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt talks about his financial difficulties, and says he may not be able to attend an upcoming convention. He gives advice concerning a candidate to replace him. He s... More
Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol to Maria Weston Chapman, 1841 Jan[u...
Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to asking her to execute some small commissions for her, among these the presenting of a sum to the non-resistant society as a "trifling proof of... More
Letter, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Weston, 1841 Jan[uary...
W.C.C. writes to Deborah Weston in regards to an argument between her and her companion with a train conductor due to complaint that "our friend Borden" was ordered out of the car to sit in the "Jim Crow car." ... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Washington, to Amos Augustus Phelps, March...
In this letter, Joshua Leavitt requests that Amos A. Phelps find missionaries that are likely to be able to make a good use of the fund donated by a friend in Fall River. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Emma Forbes Weston to Anne Warren Weston, Monday morning, ...
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Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloy...
James Miller M'Kim forwards a letter for Samuel May, Jr. to William Lloyd Garrison, stating that he was about to mail it to May in Leicester when he recalled that May was due to arrive shortly in Boston to atte... More
Letter from Amos Farnsworth, Groton, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman,...
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Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 20...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses making nominations (for unnamed positions, but presumed to be the Liberty Party’s presidential nominees). He is pessimistic about Gerrit Smith’s abilit... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 3,...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt talks about the success he had in the lecturing campaign. He says he would like to go to Washington and needs funds for that. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from George Thompson, Brooklyn, [New York], to Robert Purvis, 1...
George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis preparing him for a disappointment and writes, "summon up all your philosophy and love for the 'cause' and you will be able to bear it." He speaks of making a debut befor... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 2....
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses various agendas, tasks and plans for the anti-slavery causes. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from George Thompson, Brooklyn, [New York], to Robert Purvis, 1...
George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis preparing him for a disappointment and writes, "summon up all your philosophy and love for the 'cause' and you will be able to bear it." He speaks of making a debut befor... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 26...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt apologized for not being able to comply with Phelps’s request due to the troubles in his organization’s finance as well as his own. He also talks about Arthur Ta... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug, 19...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses a certain issue related to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, which Mr. Gurley tried to bring up four years previously. Courtesy... More
Letter from Amos Farnsworth, Groton, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman,...
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Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, [Boston, Mass.], to Anne Warren West...
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Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Dublin, [Ireland], to Maria Weston Ch...
Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Ann Allen asking him about Maria and the chance of Joshua Leavitt's return to Garrisonian doctrines. He writes, "In Scotland the lines are drawn.... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 12 /...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says the money collected for Torrey is to be sent to Samuel E. Brackett, the chairman of the committee. He asks further information about the fund Phelps has bee... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 8,...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he thinks Phelps’s decision regarding “the paper” was wise. He describes (financial) difficulties of running a paper. He then talks about an agent who were ... More
Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [New Hampshire], to Wil...
Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to William Lloyd Garrison reminiscing about their travels to England and Scotland, exclaiming "What a jaunt we had!" He informs Garrison of his sickness, stating "I felt almost b... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oct. 6....
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt writes about his inability to attend an unnamed convention, Br. Beecher’s lecture, the committee’s plan for Phelps, and Birney’s letters to be sent to Phelps to ... More
Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol to Maria Weston Chapman, 1841 Jan[u...
Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to asking her to execute some small commissions for her, among these the presenting of a sum to the non-resistant society as a "trifling proof of... More
Letter from Emma Forbes Weston to Anne Warren Weston, Monday morning, ...
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Letter from Esther Moore, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Maria Westo...
Esther Moore writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to drawing comfort from Maria's remarks in the Liberator on Thomas Parnell Beach's letter. She has sympathized with the "persecuted brothers" in New Englan... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, May 2, 18...
In this printed letter, Joshua Leavitt writes on behalf of an unnamed organization (possibly the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society) to invite Amos A. Phelps to a committee for arranging Charles Turner T... More
Letter from Samuel May, 21 Cornhill, Boston, [Mass.], to Anne Warren W...
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Letter from J. Waring to Mary Anne Estlin
J. Waring writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to a trip to Mrs. Chapman. Waring writes, "Most of what she said has occupied my mind since, especially that about Mr. Garrison." Waring writes, "I have so satisf... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 2....
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses various agendas, tasks and plans for the anti-slavery causes. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 23...
On the first page of his letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt copies the resolutions passed at the meeting of the Executive Committee of the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. He then alludes to a f... More
Letter from J. Waring to Mary Anne Estlin
J. Waring writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to a trip to Mrs. Chapman. Waring writes, "Most of what she said has occupied my mind since, especially that about Mr. Garrison." Waring writes, "I have so satisf... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 24...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt expresses his belief that Mr. Janes would make a good agent for an anti-slavery society. He also talks about the reception of his recent speech, and expresses hi... More
Letter from Mary Frisell Manter, Walpole, [Massachusetts], to Maria We...
Mary Frisell Manter writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to taking the non-resistance paper with Mr. Engley for the express purpose of having him understand the principles and assist in promoting the cause... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug, 19...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses a certain issue related to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, which Mr. Gurley tried to bring up four years previously. Courtesy... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 24...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt expresses his belief that Mr. Janes would make a good agent for an anti-slavery society. He also talks about the reception of his recent speech, and expresses hi... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug. 13...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says he is undecided whether or not to accept the call from Oberlin as he is doing good work at his present post. He then discusses some troubles in the church i... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 7,...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt expresses his supports for Phelps’s arguments related to certain districts. He continues to discuss political strategies (presumably for the Liberty Party). Cour... More
Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol to Maria Weston Chapman, 1841 Jan[u...
Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to asking her to execute some small commissions for her, among these the presenting of a sum to the non-resistant society as a "trifling proof of... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Hartwell, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1843 Ju...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses his intention of visiting Oxford, and possibly Blenheim. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Dec. 26...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt apologized for not being able to comply with Phelps’s request due to the troubles in his organization’s finance as well as his own. He also talks about Arthur Ta... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Aug, 19...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses a certain issue related to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, which Mr. Gurley tried to bring up four years previously. Courtesy... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Hartwell, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1843 Ju...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt discusses his intention of visiting Oxford, and possibly Blenheim. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, May 2, 18...
In this printed letter, Joshua Leavitt writes on behalf of an unnamed organization (possibly the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society) to invite Amos A. Phelps to a committee for arranging Charles Turner T... More
Letter from Joshua Leavitt, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June 12 /...
In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt says the money collected for Torrey is to be sent to Samuel E. Brackett, the chairman of the committee. He asks further information about the fund Phelps has bee... More
Letter from Maria Weston Chapman, [Boston, Mass.], to Anne Warren West...
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Letter from Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, O...
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Letter from J. Waring to Mary Anne Estlin
J. Waring writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to a trip to Mrs. Chapman. Waring writes, "Most of what she said has occupied my mind since, especially that about Mr. Garrison." Waring writes, "I have so satisf... More