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Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Melville Bell and Eliza Symonds Bell, 1877
Letter from Oliver Johnson, Peacham, V[ermon]t, to Samuel May, 1864 Oct[ober] 15

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

Letter from Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, April 23, 1877
Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, Andover, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, [1853] Dec[ember] 22nd

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

Telegram from Alexander Graham Bell to Elisha Gray, February 24, 1877
Postcard from Clarence J. Blake to Alexander Graham Bell, June 7
Letter from Alexander Melville Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, October 11, 1899
Letter from J. H. Bradford to Alexander Graham Bell, February 1, 1899
Letter from John Rand, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Feb[ruary] 16th

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 George Thompson, Rochester, N[ew] Y[ork], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1864 Ap[ril] 26

Letter from George Thompson, Rochester, N[ew] Y[ork], to William Lloyd...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison reporting that his last lecture in Rochester "was well received." He also says that he spoke to Frederick Douglass after the meeting and he will lecture again th... More

Letter from John Rand, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Feb[ruary] 16th

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 Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Melville Bell, February 15, 1877

Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Melville Bell, February...

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Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1853 Oct[ober] 18

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 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 John Rand, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1850 Feb[ruary] 16th

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 Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, November 7, 1873
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Mabel Hubbard Bell, March 25, 1901
Letter from Mary Rotch, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1843 Nov[ember] 5

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

Letter from Francis Mary Harris Robbins, Brush Hill, Milton, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren Weston, 1843 November 1

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 Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, April 23, 1877
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 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 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 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 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 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 Caroline Weston, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren Weston, [1840]

Letter from Caroline Weston, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren W...

Caroline Weston writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to writing of her experience with other abolitionists from Monday to now even though she's been sick all week. She discusses her visits and experiences wi... More

Letter from Theodore Parker, Paris, [France], to Convers Francis, 1843 June 20

Letter from Theodore Parker, Paris, [France], to Convers Francis, 1843...

Theodore Parker writes to Convers Francis in regards to discussing a variety of lectures he's heard by various scholars of note. He speaks of the unity of character in the French that has "its merit. THey are a... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard Davis Webb, 1845 August 12

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard Davis Webb,...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to settling into his new residence near the Thames. He has been given permission to proceed with his charges against Colonel Ovans and the Bombay Authorit... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Henry Clarke Wright, 1846 May 14

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Henry Clarke Wright...

George Thompson writes to Henry Clarke Wright in regards to bringing his wife home from Devonshire and of sending him "some amendments, which I brought forward at the India House yesterday." The London Times ha... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Henry Clarke Wright, 1846 May 23

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Henry Clarke Wright...

George Thompson writes to Henry Clarke Wright in regards to giving permission for him to make his letter to him public "although I little dreamt it would ever appear in print." He and Frederick Douglass are pla... More

Letter from William Lovett, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison, March 1st, 1847

Letter from William Lovett, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garris...

William Lovett states his regrets that he has been unable to be as active in the abolitionist cause as he is inclined, owing to personal circumstances, but states that he is making a point of attending "most of... More

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Anti Slavery Office, to Samuel May, 1850 July 20th

Letter from Parker Pillsbury, Anti Slavery Office, to Samuel May, 1850...

Parker Pillsbury writes to Samuel May telling him that he has "left home this morning on my way to Hingham" and congratulating May on his plans to hold antislavery conventions on July 27 and 28, stating that th... More

Letter from George W. Putnam, Lynn, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1851 Sept[ember] 24th

Letter from George W. Putnam, Lynn, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 18...

In this letter to Samuel May, George W. Putnam discusses his upcoming travel and lecture plans. He tells May that he has now decided to leave for Maine on October 6 and asks him to make arrangements for a meeti... More

Letter from L.M. Cutcheon, Elbridge, Onondaga Co[unty], N[ew] Y[ork], to Samuel May, [18]52 Sept[ember] 18th

Letter from L.M. Cutcheon, Elbridge, Onondaga Co[unty], N[ew] Y[ork], ...

L.M. Cutcheon writes to Samuel May telling him that he has traveled "pretty extensively" around the country and "tried to be a careful observer of its conditions & wants especially in the Anti Slavery branch of... More

Letter from Daniel Foster, Lawrence, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1852 Sept[ember] 25

Letter from Daniel Foster, Lawrence, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1...

Daniel Foster writes to Samuel May stating that he "should like to work in the region of Fitchburg through the month of October." He reports that the lectured in Manchester "five times with good success & full ... More

Letter from Lucy Stone, West Brookfield, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, [1852] Sept[ember] 22

Letter from Lucy Stone, West Brookfield, [Massachusetts], to Samuel Ma...

Lucy Stone writes to Samuel May telling him about a letter she received from Samuel Joseph May urging her "to come to that section to labor for a few weeks in the Anti Slavery cause." Stone quotes from the lett... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard Davis Webb, 1853 April 18

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Richard Davis Webb,...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to not being competent "to alter any thing. You have more knowledge than I have on the branch of the subject to wh[ich] the paper relates and a better jud... More

Letter from Sophie Scheffer, [Paris], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1853] June 8

Letter from Sophie Scheffer, [Paris], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1853] ...

Sophie Scheffer writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to calling on her and Harriet Beecher Stowe. She writes on behalf of an admirer of Mrs. Stowe after hearing her speeches in England and his request to c... More

Letter from Calvin Ellis Stowe, London, [England], to Edwards Amasa Park, 1853 May 10

Letter from Calvin Ellis Stowe, London, [England], to Edwards Amasa Pa...

Calvin Ellis Stowe writes to Edwards Amasa Park in regards to his delay in returning to Andover due to his wife's success keeping her in London. She is in great demand in Europe and plans to go to Paris next to... More

Mrs. Stowe in England -England's Influence on America

Mrs. Stowe in England -England's Influence on America

In this reprinted article from Wright's Bristol Steam Pocket and Railway Monthly Time Tables in May 1853, titled, "Mrs. Stowe in England-England's Influence on America," the author discusses Harriet Beecher Sto... More

Letter from Sophie Scheffer, [Paris], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1853] June 8

Letter from Sophie Scheffer, [Paris], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1853] ...

Sophie Scheffer writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to calling on her and Harriet Beecher Stowe. She writes on behalf of an admirer of Mrs. Stowe after hearing her speeches in England and his request to c... More

Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Bridgewater, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1853 Nov[ember] 27

Letter from S. Alfred Steinthal, Bridgewater, [England], to Mary Anne ...

S. Alfred Steinthal writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to thanking her for sending him papers. He asks why people do not vote with the "intention of making use of Clause V of the Constitution and altering th... More

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1853 Oct[ober] 18

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 Sophie Scheffer, [Paris], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1853] June 8

Letter from Sophie Scheffer, [Paris], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1853] ...

Sophie Scheffer writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to calling on her and Harriet Beecher Stowe. She writes on behalf of an admirer of Mrs. Stowe after hearing her speeches in England and his request to c... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Clevedon, [England], to Louis Alexis Chamerovzow, 1854 July 31

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Clevedon, [England], to Louis Alexis Cha...

Mary Estlin writes to Louis Alexander Chamerovzow regarding her lack of communication because of her father's ill health. She writes of his feeling in connection with the recent letter of Mr. Pillsbury publishe... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York, N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruary] 24 [1854]

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York, N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Oliver Johnson expresses his disappointment in having heard no news from Wendell Phillips concerning his lecture. Johnson states that he has written to Phillips twice, but he has yet to receive any response. Jo... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1855 July 16

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1...

George Thompson writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to seeing a letter from her father to Mr. Chamerovzow as the subject of the London Conference and the "mythical speech." He writes, "I am deeply pained to f... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1855 July 16

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1...

George Thompson writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to seeing a letter from her father to Mr. Chamerovzow as the subject of the London Conference and the "mythical speech." He writes, "I am deeply pained to f... More

Letter from Lydia Dodge Cabot Parker, Newton Center, [Massachusetts], to William Rounseville Alger, 1857 July 1 and 1862 June 9

Letter from Lydia Dodge Cabot Parker, Newton Center, [Massachusetts], ...

Theodore Parker writes to William Rounseville Alger on July 1 1857 in regards to reading news of what the "aldermen have done." He writes that the harvest men give him thanks for his speech and the other addres... More

"Of Beauty." Holograph essay, draft, unsigned, undated.

"Of Beauty." Holograph essay, draft, unsigned, undated.

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement in the mid-19th century. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [Place of publication not identified], to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 25, 1862

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [Place of publication not identified], to ...

Oliver Johnson writes that he has heard that Theodore Weld has been preparing himself to resume public lecturing, and urges William Lloyd Garrison to engage him for the American Anti-Slavery Society. Courtesy o... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Robert Folger Wallcut, 1862 June 17

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Robert Folger ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Robert Folger Wallcut enclosing the $9.75 requested in an earlier bill. He describes his trip to Virginia and "to the hospitals in several cities and to the hospital boats at the Whi... More

Letter from Alfred Harry Love, Philad[elphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison, [November] 20 / [18]63

Letter from Alfred Harry Love, Philad[elphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloyd...

Alfred H. Love writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that they have engaged Concert Hall for Garrison's lecture for Tuesday, December 2, 1863. Love states that this was met with approval from M'Kim, and o... More

Letter from Sojourner Truth, Detroit, [Mich.], to William Lloyd Garrison, April 11th [18]64

Letter from Sojourner Truth, Detroit, [Mich.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Truth writes Garrison that she has just heard of the "Subscription Testimonial" to George Thompson, and sends a sum of $2, recalling Thompson's kindness to her when they met in 1857. Truth recounts how, in debt... More

Letter from George Thompson, West Chester, Pa, to William Lloyd Garrison, May 4. 1864

Letter from George Thompson, West Chester, Pa, to William Lloyd Garris...

George Thompson sends Garrison a list of his recent speaking engagements and his travel schedule concluding with his arrival in New York. Thompson asks Garrison where he should direct himself upon arriving in N... More

Letter from John Pierpont, Washington, [D.C.], to William Lloyd Garrison, February 11 1864

Letter from John Pierpont, Washington, [D.C.], to William Lloyd Garris...

John Pierpont writes William Lloyd Garrison on the arrival of George Thompson in Boston, and requests that Garrison extend to Thompson the invitation from the "Washington Lecture Association" to deliver an addr... More

Speech by George Thompson, Worcester, [Massachusetts], 1864 March 28

Speech by George Thompson, Worcester, [Massachusetts], 1864 March 28

George Thompson gives a speech in Worcester in March of 1864 regarding his previous speech given in November of 1850 in which "they invited me to come amongst them, & exercise the right of free speech, more tha... More

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Oct[ober] 17 1865

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Gar...

James Miller M'Kim informs William Lloyd Garrison that he is arranging for a meeting for Garrison in Cincinnati during Garrison's lecture tour in the West. M'Kim alerts Garrison that he may expect to receive th... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1865 June 26

Letter from Samuel Joseph, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin, ...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her letter regarding condolences for his wife's death. He writes about his sorrow for his wife's death. He also talks about receiving financial support... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, 21 Feb[ruary], 1866

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Johnson informs Garrison that Joseph and Mary Post are "overjoyed" to be receiving Garrison, and that the arrangements for his lecture have been made. Johnson states that he went to Brooklyn to see Henry Ward B... More

Letter from Thomas Phillips, Kensington, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 20, 1869

Letter from Thomas Phillips, Kensington, [London, England], to William...

Thomas Phillips writes to William Lloyd Garrison providing him with an extensive tour itinerary for his lectures while in England, with meetings for both freedmen's aid and temperance. Phillips states that "ste... More

Letter from Thomas Phillips, Kensington, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison, Sept[ember] 20, 1869

Letter from Thomas Phillips, Kensington, [London, England], to William...

Thomas Phillips writes to William Lloyd Garrison providing him with an extensive tour itinerary for his lectures while in England, with meetings for both freedmen's aid and temperance. Phillips states that "ste... More

Letter from E.F. Strickland, Miluwakee, [Wisconsin], to William Lloyd Garrison,1878 Feb[ruary] 6

Letter from E.F. Strickland, Miluwakee, [Wisconsin], to William Lloyd ...

E.F. Strickland writes to William Lloyd Garrison inviting him "to occupy the platform of our society" and offering to pay his expenses from Boston and back along with a $100 fee. He asks that if Garrison must d... More

Letter from William Henry Fish, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, 1881 July 6

Letter from William Henry Fish, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Fr...

William Henry Fish writes to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn in regards to Theodore Parker's wife leaving her husband's manuscripts to Sanborn. He writes of his hope that "something valuable would be culled from them... More

Letter from William F. Channing to Chauncey Smith, February 26, 1878
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to William H. Forbes, March 29, 1879
Letter from Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, April 23, 1877
Letter from Elisha Gray to Alexander Graham Bell, February 21, 1877
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to John Peirce, March 18, 1878
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Melville Bell, Eliza Symonds Bell, undated
Letter from Alexander Melville Bell, Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, April 19, 1874
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Mabel Hubbard Bell, April 12, 1877
Letter from Oscar H. Regensburg to Alexander Graham Bell, April 22, 1893
Letter from Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, November 7, 1873
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Melville Bell, Eliza Symonds Bell, Carrie Bell, Charles J. Bell, April 1874
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Mabel Hubbard Bell, February 21, 1901
Letter from Eliza Symonds Bell to Alexander Graham Bell, April 23, 1877
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Gardiner Greene Hubbard, February 13, 1877

Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Gardiner Greene Hubbard, February...

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Letter from Mabel Hubbard Bell to Eliza Symonds Bell, February 8, 1878
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Alexander Melville Bell, Eliza Symonds Bell, November 1, 1873
Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Gardiner Greene Hubbard, February 13, 1877

Letter from Alexander Graham Bell to Gardiner Greene Hubbard, February...

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Letter from Edwin Thompson, Fall River, [Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapman, [1839] August 28

Letter from Edwin Thompson, Fall River, [Massachusetts], to Maria West...

Edwin Thompson writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her money for the anti-slavery fair which should be credited to the female anti-slavery society in Dighton. He became reacquainted with a Mrs.... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Belleville, [New Jersey], to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1840 May

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

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding England's Opium trade with China and hopes "some providence" will prevent them from going to war with China. She writes about her opinions of Harrie... More

Letter from Susan Taber, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Weston, 1841 [March] 8

Letter from Susan Taber, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah West...

Susan Taber writes to Deborah Weston in regards to explaining her silence due to the death of "the little darling" from a "predisposition to brain disease and after many alternatives of hope and fear, dropsy of... More

Letter from Latimer, Boston, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, Feb. 23, 1843

Letter from Latimer, Boston, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, Feb. 23...

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Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennslyvania], to John Bishop Estlin, [1850s?] Dec[ember] 9

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennslyvania], to John ...

James Miller McKim writes to John Bishop Estlin in regards to antislavery matters in Philadelphia. He discusses the events at an antislavery meeting and remarks, "a large hall, capable of seating 1000 persons w... More

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 30, 1851

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to William Lloyd ...

James Miller M'Kim writes William Lloyd Garrison enclosing a copy of the circular advertising George Thompson's lecture for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. M'Kim states that he has written Thompson with ... More

Letter from William Henry Fish, Hopedale, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, [18]53 June 13

Letter from William Henry Fish, Hopedale, [Massachusetts], to Samuel M...

William Henry Fish writes to Samuel May saying that while he is "in somewhat more of a mood just now to be an agitator than a preacher," he must decline May's invitation on behalf of the Worcester County Anti-S... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, [Bristol, England], to James Miller McKim, 1853 Aug[ust] 31

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, [Bristol, England], to James Miller McKi...

Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim in regards to making plans for antislavery affairs. She writes, "If you would be disabused of the idea that we are no longer to be depended upon to pilot the cause ... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin, 1859 Dec[ember] 11

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to sending her a newspaper containing a report of the city meeting he attended. This report contained information on a Traffic affair and sympathy towards... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, Perth Amboy, [New Jersey], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]62 Oct[ober] 8th

Letter from Theodore Dwight Weld, Perth Amboy, [New Jersey], to Willia...

Theodore Dwight Weld writes to William Lloyd Garrison to "joyfully accept" his invitation for the "second Sunday in November". He then asks Garrison to respond to a number of questions he has about the event, s... More

Letter to Alfred Harry Love, Philad[elphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison, [November] 7. 1863

Letter to Alfred Harry Love, Philad[elphi]a, [Pa.], to William Lloyd G...

Alfred H. Love petitions William Lloyd Garrison to deliver a lecture in Philadelphia prior to the "Decade Meeting", leaving the precise date, time, and subject to Garrison's discretion. Love states his desire t... More

Letter from Jacob McLellan, Portland, [Me.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Oct[ober] 13th 1864

Letter from Jacob McLellan, Portland, [Me.], to William Lloyd Garrison...

Jacob McLellan, mayor of the city of Portland, Maine, writes William Lloyd Garrison on the behalf of the Lecture Committee and the Committee of Arrangements inviting Garrison to deliver a lecture in Portland on... More

Letter from George Thompson, Auburn, [New York], to William Lloyd Garrison, [1864] Ap[ril] 24

Letter from George Thompson, Auburn, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison so that he "may know all my plans", detailing his plans to lecture at Rochester, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and other cities in Pennsylvania during the coming two w... More

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, Feb[ruary] 19 1864

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel Joseph May writes William Lloyd Garrison expressing his pains and profound sympathies for Garrison in the "deep afflication that has overshadowed [Garrison's] household", reminding Garrison that he has b... More

Letter from Wendell Phillips, to William Lloyd Garrison, [1865]

Letter from Wendell Phillips, to William Lloyd Garrison, [1865]

In Alfred Taylor's letter to Wendell Phillips, Taylor shares his plans to arrange "a course of three lectures .. independent of the others, yet so arranged, as to tune, as not to conflit with the others." He as... More

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