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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 James Cropper, Liverpool, [England], to William Lloyd Garr...

James Cropper writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving a bound volume of the Liberator for 1833 and telling him that he had subscribed through Joseph Sturge to receive the Liberator regularly. He then p... More

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

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

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 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 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

Letter from Elizabeth J. Massie, Upper Clapton [England], to Mary Anne...

Elizabeth J. Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to thanking her for a parcel she sent. She and her friends are to have a working party to prepare for their antislavery fair. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Isabella Massie to Mary Anne Estlin

Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to inviting some friends to meet mebers of the Bristol & Clifton Ladies' anti-slavery association. She wants her friends to meet real abolitionists with "an... More

Letter from I.S. Waring, [Bristol, England], to Mary Anne Estlin

I.S. Waring writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to borrowing the daily news from her. She writes that she wishes anti-slavery advocates could leave out the Old Testament in the question and disapproves of tho... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb to Mary Anne Estlin

Richard Davis Webb writes to [Mary Anne Estlin] in regards to his delay in collecting contributions to the Anti-Slavery Bazaar due to the approaching marriage of a sister of James Webb near Antrum, Ireland. He ... More

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 Beecher Stowe to Mary Ashton Livermore

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Mary Ashton Rice Livermore in regards to a response she received from Mrs. Stanton on Stowe's sentiments of George Sands. She goes into detail of George Sand's life and criticize... More

Letter from Richard Ball, Redland near Bristol, [England], to William ...

Richard Ball writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him his interview with Elliot Cresson, believing it "may be possibly in some degree useful to Thee in reporting an account of thy Mission on thy return to A... More

Letter from Richard Ball to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 [June] 19

Richard Ball sends this "Interview with Elliot[t] Cresson at Dr. [Thomas] Hodgkin's" to William Lloyd Garrison along with another letter (MS A.1.2 v.3, p.47). Ball describes how he met Cresson at Dr. Thomas Hod... More

Letter from James Cropper, Liverpool, [England], to William Lloyd Garr...

James Cropper writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving a bound volume of the Liberator for 1833 and telling him that he had subscribed through Joseph Sturge to receive the Liberator regularly. He then p... More

Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to John Anderson C...

George Thompson writes to John Anderson Collins in regards to forwarding letters to Sir Charles and Mrs. Reed to consult them with Mr. Adams' about making possible donations to the American anti-slavery society... More

Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to John Anderson C...

George Thompson writes to John Anderson Collins in regards to forwarding letters to Sir Charles and Mrs. Reed to consult them with Mr. Adams' about making possible donations to the American anti-slavery society... More

Letter from John Childs, Bungay, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison,...

John Childs writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his regret that he did not have an opportunity to meet Garrison while he was in the country. He says he was unable to attend the World Anti-Slavery Conventio... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Darlington, [England], to William ...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes William Lloyd Garrison a letter of thanks for his previous correspondence, and reports that while the anti-slavery cause in Britain grows, its new-found and vocal detractors grant ... More

Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to Richard Davis W...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to his passage fom Kingstown to Liverpool. He wishes to have Webb's accounts of the meeting as soon as he can send a letter. In the postscript he writes o... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Darlington, [England], to William ...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes William Lloyd Garrison a letter of thanks for his previous correspondence, and reports that while the anti-slavery cause in Britain grows, its new-found and vocal detractors grant ... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Darlington, [England], to Maria We...

Elizabeth Pease Nichol writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to forwarding "Mrs. W's offering to the Fair," without waiting for the box which she hopes to send in October. A letter from John Newton of Olney... More

Letter from John Bishop Estlin, Bristol, [England], to Otis James, 184...

John Bishop Estlin writes to James Otis in regards to F[rederick] Douglass's Narrative. He writes that because Mr. James has been interested in Douglass's life, he suggests that there be an omission of a few li... More

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

George Thompson writes to Henry Clarke Wright in regards to receiving news from India which requires his absence from London and for him to be present in "Edinbro during the sitting of the assembly." He writes ... More

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

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb apologizing for not answering his questions regarding the time and place of their intended conference. He has asked the approval of Henry Clarke Wright for he and Ga... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Mary Anne Estlin...

Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to being unable to go to London immediately. When he does go, he wants to have the company of Mary Anne and her father. He has a proposition for a conven... More

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

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb hoping he might have time to visit Dublin on an antislavery mission but cannot due to his current political engagements in London. He discusses antislavery matters c... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb to Mary Anne Estlin, 1851 July 20

Richard Davis Webb writes to [Mary Anne Estlin] in regards to standing straight in "the Weston sense." He discusses people's narrowness and bigotry but does not see their dishonesty. He asks if he should force ... More

Letter from Isabella Massie, Upper Clapton, [England], to Mary Anne Es...

Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to Estlin's address to the Ministers. She was "shocked and grieved to read a letter of his [Albert Barnes] in the Antislavery Standard proving that he and o... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to James Miller M'Kim,...

George Thompson writes to James Miller McKim in regards to his attempts to have a conference with him but has been unable to reach him while he is home. He asks when he will be able to discuss with him "your ow... 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 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 Charles Savile Roundell, [London, England], to Thomas Bayl...

Charles Savile Roundell informs Thomas Bayley Potter of his assent to "gladly serve" on the committee of the Cobden Club, and notes his keen interest in the position. Roundell requests that Potter oblige him by... More

Letter from Mary Ashton Livermore, Liverpool, [England], to Mary Anne ...

Mary Ashton Livermore writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her retreat to the Scottish Highlands on account of the hot weather they are having. She regrets that she may not be able to see Miss Estlin before... More

Extract of a letter from J. B. Estlin

An extract taken from a letter written by John Bishop Estlin discusses slave holding being "contrary to the Gospel of Jesus Chris..Persons may be left to their own judgement & their own consciences as to the ca... More

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe to Mary Ashton Livermore

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to Mary Ashton Rice Livermore in regards to a response she received from Mrs. Stanton on Stowe's sentiments of George Sands. She goes into detail of George Sand's life and criticize... More

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 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 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 George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to Richard Davis W...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to Lord Clifford's paper and being unable to mend it. He says, "I have tried to render the first part a little more intelligible. If you think I have succ... More

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

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to giving a farewell address at a public meeting. He asks him to give Henry Clarke Wright his regards and says, "I shake hands with him in my heart and wi... More

Letter from Elizabeth Pease Nichol, Darlington, [England], to William ...

Elizabeth Pease Nichols writes William Lloyd Garrison with "feelings of sorrow & sympathy" concerning the death of Garrison's infant daughter, Elizabeth Pease Garrison. Pease Nichols relays her concern to Garri... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Bristol, [England], to James Miller M'Ki...

Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim wishing him safe travels to America and news of her father's recovery. She writes, "He is as placid & contented as ever, & enjoys reading, but suffers after it from... More

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

Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding his missing property being restored to him. She writes that her father enjoyed his company and inquires when he will be returning to visit them. She write... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Bristol, [England], to James Miller M'Ki...

Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding her disappointment in him not visiting. She writes of the danger of her father holding "continuous and exciting conversation" while he is bedridden but st... More

Extract of a letter from Louis Alexis Chamerovzow, Paris, [France], to...

Louis Alexis Chamerovzow writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his visit and travels to Versailles with Mrs. Chapman and her "elegant family." He discusses Mrs. Chapman and Miss Weston and their opinions of ... More

Letter from Rebecca Moore, Manchester, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin,...

Rebecca Moore writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her recollection of the Conference that both John Bishop Estlin and George Thompson spoke. She writes that she believes George Thompson speech was given be... More

Letter from James Miller M'Kim, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mary ...

James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to reading her letter sent to Miss Pugh and urges her to take care of her health. He says, "The cause..can do without you..you have everything in the wor... More

Letter from George Thompson, [On board the Cuba], to Helen Eliza Garri...

George Thompson writes to Helen Eliza Garrison in regards to her husband's seasickness preventing him from writing a letter to her. He hopes once they reach past Newfoundland they'll have a smooth voyage. Thank... More

Letter to Mary Anne Estlin - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Unknown writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to thanking her for her letter and for offering to forward the writer's work. The writer hopes the Report is useful. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from George Thompson, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to David Lee Child...

George Thompson apologizes to David Lee Child regarding his delay in responding due to his wife's sickness. He asks if he will be able to see him before his departure from England. He discusses his article on T... More

Letter from George Thompson, 8 Duncan Street, Newington, Edinburgh, [S...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing his illness which has prevented him from writing to friends or working, so that his "debts have been continually increasing, and I am at last obliged ... More

Letter from George Thompson, [London, England], to Maria Weston Chapma...

George Thompson writes to Maria Weston Chapman sending her his sympathies in her affliction "in conveyance of the tidings you have received from the other side of the Atlantic." He had determined not to enter t... More

Letter from Charles F. Hovey, Paris, [France], to Mary Anne Estlin, 18...

Charles F. Hovey writes to Mary Anne Estlin's previous letter to him that he will send it to Mrs. Chapman. If Pillsbury sends for him, he will go to him. He asks that she write to him directly and sends warm re... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Glasgow, [Scotland], to Francis Jackson ...

Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison on August 17,1877 in regards to his travels with Mr. Wicksteed. She is grieved to hear of Mr. Villard's sad illness. She writes Miss Lupton's planning for whe... 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 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, [Glasgow, Scotland], to George Thompson, [1841]

Glasglow friends write to George Thompson in regards to asking why the ties between the Glasgow Emancipation Society and "the old Am[erican].Soc[iety]..should be broken off or suspended or why the Anti-Slavery ... More

Letter from George Thompson, Manchester, [England], to Richard Davis W...

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to Elizabeth Pease [Nichol]'s health. He writes of the nonconformity papers and requests the bill from him. He wishes to lecture on behalf of the Raja's c... More

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

George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to giving a farewell address at a public meeting. He asks him to give Henry Clarke Wright his regards and says, "I shake hands with him in my heart and wi... More

Letter from William Logan, Rochdale, [England,] to William Lloyd Garri...

William Logan inquires of William Lloyd Garrison as to the date he will be available to visit Rochdale during his stay in Manchester. Logan asserts that he is holding a number of meetings on the subject of "Ame... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to J.R. Baillie, 1849 ...

George Thompson writes to J.R. Baillie denying his request due to his engagements in town. He shall "be happy to hear from you on the subject at some future period." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to James Miller M'Kim,...

George Thompson writes to James Miller McKim in regards to his attempts to have a conference with him but has been unable to reach him while he is home. He asks when he will be able to discuss with him "your ow... More

Letter from Louis Alexis Chamerovzow, [New York], to Mary Anne Estlin,...

Louis Alexis Chamerovzow writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to doing "Parker Pillsbury an injustice in supposing that it was possible he had taken advantage to the utmost of a very valid plea for not speakin... More

Letter from North Shields Reform League, to William Lloyd Garrison

The North Shields Reform League addresses William Lloyd Garrison with their congratulations on behalf of "a large body of workingmen" of Newcastle for the success of his labors and the abolition of slavery in t... More

Letter from Charles Savile Roundell, [London, England], to Thomas Bayl...

Charles Savile Roundell informs Thomas Bayley Potter of his assent to "gladly serve" on the committee of the Cobden Club, and notes his keen interest in the position. Roundell requests that Potter oblige him by... More

Letter from G. Blair, [Bath, England], to Mary Anne Estlin, September ...

G. Blair writes to Mary Anne Estlin on September 9th in regards to arrangements for Miss Pugh's visit to Bath. Blair hopes Estlin's reports have been well circulated and studied "& the good Ladies be..prepared ... More

Letter from Harriet Martineau to John Bishop Estlin

Harriet Martineau writes to John Bishop Estlin in regards to Ellen Craft, a fugitive slave. She thanks him for the paper he sent and writes her pleasure in meeting him and "Miss E." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

George Thompson writes to Henry Clarke Wright in regards to those who use the Bible to justify enslaving others. He writes of those who go to the "Old & New Testaments for their warrant to invade, sacriligously... More

Letter from Isabella Massie, Upper Clapton, [England], to Mary Anne Es...

Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to Estlin's address to the Ministers. She was "shocked and grieved to read a letter of his [Albert Barnes] in the Antislavery Standard proving that he and o... More

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

Letter from Harriet Martineau to John Bishop Estlin

Harriet Martineau writes to John Bishop Estlin in regards to Ellen Craft, a fugitive slave. She thanks him for the paper he sent and writes her pleasure in meeting him and "Miss E." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clarke ...

George Thompson writes to Henry Clarke Wright in regards to a recent letter he received from him and his grattitude and affection for sending it. He writes that all his "views, principles, plans & purposes..hav... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Mary Anne Estlin...

Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to asking her to send a copy of a book by Bigelow on to Miss Weston. He writes of an omission in a letter to Garrison printed in the Examiner. He thanks ... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Bristol, [England], to Mr. Pearsall, 185...

Mary Anne Estlin writes to Mr. Pearsall regarding Mrs. Tribe's request to send extracts from a letter from Mrs. M.W. Chapman in reference to an attack recently made on the abolitionists in the "B.Banner" and th... More

Letter from North Shields Reform League, to William Lloyd Garrison

The North Shields Reform League addresses William Lloyd Garrison with their congratulations on behalf of "a large body of workingmen" of Newcastle for the success of his labors and the abolition of slavery in t... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, [Bristol, England], to Francis Jackson G...

Francis Jackson Garrison writes to Mary Anne Estlin inquiring into whether she will call upon them tomorrow and says "we hope you are not over fatigued by your many engagements!" A second letter written a day l... More

Letter from Johnn Bishop Estlin, Bristol, [England], to Richard Davis ...

John Bishop Estlin writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to the refusal of the municipal Unitarian Ministers to sign the "Address" sent a year and a half ago to America. He writes, "the letters of all the obj... More

Letter from Mary Anne Estlin, Bristol, [England], to James Miller M'Ki...

Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding her father's health condition. She writes, "His medical friends think it safest for him thus to follow inclination & to give himself up to rest as long as... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garri...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison about his work and "lecturing upon the American question" in support of the Union during the American Civil War. He also mentions his work through the London Ema... More

Letter from Henry Crabb Robinson, London, [England], to John Bishop Es...

Henry Crabb Robinson writes to John Bishop Estlin in June 1847 in regards to anti-slavery publications. W. Putnam's sermon and pamphlet supplies quotations used in an anti-slavery meeting. He writes, "Seriously... More

Letter from George Thompson, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garri...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison about his work and "lecturing upon the American question" in support of the Union during the American Civil War. He also mentions his work through the London Ema... More

Letter from Henry Crabb Robinson, London, [England], to John Bishop Es...

Henry Crabb Robinson writes to John Bishop Estlin in June 1847 in regards to anti-slavery publications. W. Putnam's sermon and pamphlet supplies quotations used in an anti-slavery meeting. He writes, "Seriously... More