civil rights, race relations

Home incidents, accidents, &c. The colored voter ; Pursuit of a breakf...

Illustrations that accompany twelve stories of mishaps and curiosities including an African American Union soldier wrongly denied the right to vote, a Romani woman earning money telling fortunes, an explosion a... More

Letter from James Forten, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania], to William L...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Forten sends him "two numbers of the Pennsylvania Inquirer, containing some strictures on the repeal of the Marriage Law in Massachusetts." He criticizes the auth... More

Letter from Harriet Lupton, Headingley, [England], to Mary Anne Estlin

Harriet Lupton writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to obtaining a copy of her report on the extract of "Mr. Estlin's interesting letter." Lupton could tell that from F. Douglass's report the American & Foreig... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Mar...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding an outrage enacted on a colored family. He writes, "the trial of a colored family who had been handed out of their beds as slaves the night before. I never h... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Henry C...

Angelina Emily Grimkè and Sarah Moore Grimkè write to Henry Clark Wright regarding their disappointment in not seeing their articles in the New England Spectactor. Sarah writes, "I wrote to him yesterday to req... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, Office of the American Anti-Slavery Society...

Elizur Wright, Jr. writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that he has "more influence than any other man over our colored brethren; and if ever an occasion demanded its full exertion, it is the case of ou... More

Letter from Hiram Wilson, Toronto, [Ontario], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Hiram Wilson writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the safe arrival of Sister Eliza Ann Seecomb and Brother Raymond. He writes about their plans to do Missionary work in the Lake Sincar area. He writes, "The color... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Mari...

Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his impression that the conflict among abolitionists in the Massachusetts region grows out of "personal animosities, a desire to see who shall be... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Fort Lee, to Elizabeth Pease Nichol, 1...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol about a letter she wrote her a month ago requesting information "relative to prejudice as it is manifested in the Society of Friends." She mentions a tour of ... More

Letter from Hiram Wilson, Toronto, [Ontario], to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

Hiram Wilson writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the safe arrival of Sister Eliza Ann Seecomb and Brother Raymond. He writes about their plans to do Missionary work in the Lake Sincar area. He writes, "The color... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Eliza...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding her life after Angelina's marriage. She says that she has "lived so retired since Angelina's marriage and our time has been so occupied in a differe... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, Dorchester, [Massachusetts], to Amos August...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes a copy of a statement made stating that Oberlin is not the only institution which does not discriminate. He writes, "With no feeling but good will towards the Oberlin institute, I shoul... 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 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...

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...

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...

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 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 Theodore Parker to Francis Jackson, [1851] April 19

Theodore Parker writes to Francis Jackson in regards to a handbill that needs to be printed warning African Americans to beware of police officers due to the recent laws imposed in Boston concerning the Fugitiv... More

I'se just "seceshed" from Ole Massa, Yah, Yah, Yah! / .

Picture shows a caricature of an African American man dancing and holding a cigarette or cigar. "E24" and "D750" inscribed in pencil on the front of the envelope. Gladstone's inventory code and notes: Envelope... More

Lincoln- "I'm sorry to have to drop you, Sambo, but this concern won't...

Print shows Abraham Lincoln, in a life preserver labeled "Union", on a storm tossed sea, pushing away an African American man who had been clinging to him; next to them floats a hat with papers labeled "Fremont... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his times in England before the Civil War. He writes an analysis of the reasons for going to war and remarks, "The relation of the states to the Federa... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his domestic, parochial, and public affairs. He writes of the National Freedman's Relief Association's plans. When the American Civil War ends, he hope... More

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 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 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 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 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

The day of Jubelo / E. B. Bensell, pinxt ; photo. and pub. by Phil. Ph...

Photograph shows African Americans (freed slaves?) celebrating in a plantation house, includes couples dancing and children playing. The photograph reproduces a work by the artist Edward Bensell. Entered accor... More

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 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 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

The American Freedmen's Aid Commission

This handbill recounts the founding of the American Freedmen's Aid Commission, lists its officers and organizational structure, and documents its stated purpose as "the redemption of the freed people from the d... More

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

Pardon. Franchise Columbia. -- "Shall I trust these men, and not this ...

Centerfold prints show Columbia considering why she should pardon Confederate troops who are begging for forgiveness when an African American Union soldier with an amputated leg does not have the right to vote.... More

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

James Miller M'Kim writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him of a scheduled meeting of the Board of Managers of the American Freedmen's Aid Commission, to take place in Philadelphia on the 11th of October. M'... More

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

Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to the outcome of the American Civil War. He compares the clemency shown to Southern leaders with the death sentences that resulted from the Young Irelan... More

Pardon. Franchise Columbia. -- "Shall I trust these men, and not his m...

Centerfold prints show Columbia considering why she should pardon Confederate troops who are begging for forgiveness when an African American Union soldier with an amputated leg does not have the right to vote.

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 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

Celebration of the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia by...

Large crowd of African Americans celebrating the abolition of slavery in Washington, D.C. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 489 (1866 May 12), p. 300. Reference copy in LOT 4422-C. Exhibited: The African A... More

Holy horror of Mrs. McCaffraty in a Washington City street passenger c...

Cartoon showing an Irish woman, with a basket of produce, fish, and bottles of wine, and an African American woman riding in a street railroad car. Includes many advertisements. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. ... More

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his duties as a minister, President of the City Board of Education in Syracuse, Secretary of the Freedman Relief Association, Chairman of a Committee f... More

Slavery is dead(?) / Th Nast. - A black and white picture of a group o...

Two illustrations showing: Slave being sold as punishment for crime, before Emancipation Proclamation; and African-American being whipped as punishment for crime in 1866. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Jan. 12, p. 24.

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

Alfred H. Love welcomes Garrison's return to the United States, and thanks him for the paper sent from England. Love states that the Universal Peace Society will be holding a series of meetings at the end of Ja... More

"The first vote" / AW ; drawn by A.R. Waud.

Illustration shows a queue of African American men, the first, dressed as a laborer, casting his vote, the second is dressed as a businessman, the third is wearing a Union army uniform, and the fourth appears t... More

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

Alfred H. Love writes William Lloyd Garrison informing him that the Universal Peace Society will offer to Garrison "any documents that may in thy judgement seem useful", and states that he will mail to Garrison... More

"This is a white man's government" "We regard the Reconstruction Acts ...

Cartoon showing man with belt buckle "CSA" holding a knife "the lost cause," a stereotyped Irishman holding club "a vote," and another man wearing a button "5 Avenue" and holding wallet "capital for votes," wit... More

Letter from Aaron Macy Powell, Ghent, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Aaron Macy Powell informs William Lloyd Garrison that his refraining from commenting upon Garrison's "answers to Mr. Phillips" in either his note to Garrison or in the pages of the "National Anti-Slavery Standa... More

Mary Church Terrell Papers: Speeches and Writings, 1866-1953; Undated;...

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

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his delay in response to her last letter because of his sickness. He thanks her for her opinions of friends in England and Scotland in regards to the v... More

A political discussion / W.L. Sheppard, del.

Three African American men discussing politics. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 13, no. 673 (1869 Nov. 20), p. 737.

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Washington, District of Columbia, to Ma...

Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his travels the past few months. He is currently in Washington D.C. due to an invitation by a new Unitarian Church called "The Free National Church" to... More

Flower-sellers in the market at Washington, D.C. / drawn by A.L. Jacks...

Illustration showing on the top, African American women selling flowers outside a building in Washington, D.C.; and on the bottom, African American men registering to vote. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 14, n... More

Letter from New York (N.Y.). Citizens, New York, [N.Y.], to William Ll...

Writing on behalf of the Citizens of New York City, Charles L. Reason, Peter S. Porter, and William P. Powell (the "Committee on Invitations") notifies William Lloyd Garrison of a commemorative meeting in celeb... More

Letter from Gerrit Smith, Peterboro, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...

Gerrit Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that "you tax yourself with writing such thoughtful letters .. & with preparing for the press such admirable articles". He thanks Garrison for sending h... More

Letter from Gerrit Smith, Peterboro, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...

Gerrit Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that "you tax yourself with writing such thoughtful letters .. & with preparing for the press such admirable articles". He thanks Garrison for sending h... More

Letter from Gerrit Smith, Peterboro, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...

Gerrit Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that "you tax yourself with writing such thoughtful letters .. & with preparing for the press such admirable articles". He thanks Garrison for sending h... More

Letter from Gerrit Smith, Peterboro, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...

Gerrit Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that "you tax yourself with writing such thoughtful letters .. & with preparing for the press such admirable articles". He thanks Garrison for sending h... More

General Sheridan stands by his dispatches

General Philip Sheridan, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, next to copies of his letters describing actions of "armed White League" in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, against African American ... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Charles Stearns, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd...

Charles Stearns writes to William Lloyd Garrison agreeing with his "masterly reply to Mr. [James Freeman] Clark[e]s unjust attack of the Republican party." Stearns discusses the differences between the Democrat... More

Letter from Belton O'Neall Townsend, Society Hill, S[outh] C[arolina],...

Belton O. Townsend writes to William Dean Howells explaining the "trial of the first of the great 'political cases' as they are called," taking place in Columbia, South Carolina. Townsend describes the judge as... More

Letter from F. J. Thompson, Bridgwater, [England], to William Lloyd Ga...

F. J. Thompson thanks William Lloyd Garrison for his letter concerning the "split in the Good Templar Order". Thompson states that there exists in England sympathizers to the Americans who, with their "unchrist... More

Letter from George Washington Murray, Columbia, S.C., to William Lloyd...

George Washington Murray writes William Lloyd Garrison to convey to the latter a first-hand account of the "political affairs" obtaining in South Carolina. Murray describes the recognition of Wade Hampton as go... More

Letter from George Washington Murray, Columbia, S.C., to William Lloyd...

George Washington Murray writes William Lloyd Garrison to convey to the latter a first-hand account of the "political affairs" obtaining in South Carolina. Murray describes the recognition of Wade Hampton as go... More

Letter from George Washington Murray, Columbia, S.C., to William Lloyd...

George Washington Murray writes William Lloyd Garrison to convey to the latter a first-hand account of the "political affairs" obtaining in South Carolina. Murray describes the recognition of Wade Hampton as go... More

Letter from George Washington Murray, Columbia, S.C., to William Lloyd...

George Washington Murray writes William Lloyd Garrison to convey to the latter a first-hand account of the "political affairs" obtaining in South Carolina. Murray describes the recognition of Wade Hampton as go... More