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Female Figure with Bold, Geometric Face and Body Paint

Female Figure with Bold, Geometric Face and Body Paint

Public domain photo of Mesoamerican sculpture, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Salongsinteriör med shackspelande sällskap. Färgtryck.

Salongsinteriör med shackspelande sällskap. Färgtryck.

Salongsinteriör med shackspelande sällskap. Färgtryck. Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Figuren påminner om lella Augusta Dardel". Tuschteckning av Fritz von Dardel.

"Figuren påminner om lella Augusta Dardel". Tuschteckning av Fritz von...

"Figuren påminner om lella Augusta Dardel". Tuschteckning av Fritz von Dardel.

"The english legacy". Den engelska diplomatkåren. Tuschteckning av Fritz von Dardel.

"The english legacy". Den engelska diplomatkåren. Tuschteckning av Fri...

"The english legacy". Den engelska diplomatkåren. Tuschteckning av Fritz von Dardel.

"Direktör Norling har fått sig en ny orden". Tuschteckning av Fritz von Dardel.

"Direktör Norling har fått sig en ny orden". Tuschteckning av Fritz vo...

"Direktör Norling har fått sig en ny orden". Tuschteckning av Fritz von Dardel.

The Committee to whom was referred the several petitions of the Quakers of New-England, of the Providence Society for the abolition of the slave-trade, and the petition from the delegates of the several societies for the same purpose, in Convent
A monody on the death of the Hon. Thomas Russell, Esq. sung after the eulogy delivered by Doctor John Warren, in the church in Brattle-Street on Wednesday, May 4, 1796. Written at the request of the several societies of which he was a member. Se

A monody on the death of the Hon. Thomas Russell, Esq. sung after the ...

Imprint 3.; Verse.; Russell, Thomas. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 45, Folder 4.

Diplomater. Akvarell av Fritz von Dardel.

Diplomater. Akvarell av Fritz von Dardel.

Diplomater. Akvarell av Fritz von Dardel. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The committees of the different societies in this city instituted for the promotion of arts and sciences, beg leave to present to their fellow-citizens the following statement ... New-York, July 1st, 1815.

The committees of the different societies in this city instituted for ...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 114, Folder 22.

Letter from Elizur Timothy Washburn, [Hartford, Connecticut], to Amos Augustus Phelps, [1828] March 16

Letter from Elizur Timothy Washburn, [Hartford, Connecticut], to Amos ...

Elizur Timothy Washburn writes to Amos A. Phelps asking him about the length of his sermons as he is "feeling wondrously lazy after hearing two long sermons of about an hour each (by the way, when you come to w... More

Letter from Hubbard Winslow, Dover, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1829 Feb[ruary] 9

Letter from Hubbard Winslow, Dover, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus ...

Hubbard Winslow writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding matters concerning the religious of Dover. He discusses his plans for celebrating the Fourth of July. He writes of his desire to procure Mr. Tillotson's servic... More

architecture from "[The Picture of Philadelphia; with a compendious view of its Societies, literary, benevolent, patriotic and religious.]"

architecture from "[The Picture of Philadelphia; with a compendious vi...

This image has been taken from scan 000487 from "[The Picture of Philadelphia; with a compendious view of its Societies, literary, benevolent, patriotic and religious.]". The title and subject terms of this ima... More

Letter from George Thompson to John Bishop Estlin

Letter from George Thompson to John Bishop Estlin

George Thompson writes to John Bishop Estlin regarding "the next advocate, if you approve it, and it be not too late, a notice of my recent lecture of A.S." He writes of delivering addresses in other parts of t... More

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

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 Francis Bishop to Mary Anne Estlin

Letter from Francis Bishop to Mary Anne Estlin

Francis Bishop writes to Mary Anne Estlin regarding the health of Mary Anne's aunt and herself. He writes that the Boston Anti-Slavery Society "is the only one doing good in the states." He writes of abolitioni... More

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter from G. Blair, [Bath, England], to Mary Anne Estlin, September 9

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 Arthur Tappan, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garrison, [1832 January 21]

Letter from Arthur Tappan, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garr...

In this handwritten copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan thanks Garrison for sending him $100 and says he is "gratified with the appearance of your paper since its enlargement." He then com... More

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to a list of names of residents of Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states. He suggests that if she gets a circular, copies should be sent t... 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

Extract of a letter from J. B. Estlin

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 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 Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to a list of names of residents of Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states. He suggests that if she gets a circular, copies should be sent t... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to a list of names of residents of Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states. He suggests that if she gets a circular, copies should be sent t... More

Letter from William Wolcott, Petersham, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1832 April 11

Letter from William Wolcott, Petersham, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augus...

William Wolcott writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding answers to Phelps' questions concerning the congregation, the minister, the various societies, and meetings held in Barre. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... 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 Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman Weston, [Year of publication unknown] December 15

Letter from Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman...

Susan B. Hunt writes to Maria Weston Chapman on behalf of a meeting at the Female Junvenile Antislavery Society of Weymouth, Massachusetts, thanking her for presenting materials for the society so that they may... More

Letter from Isabella Massie to Mary Anne Estlin

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 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 Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman Weston, [Year of publication unknown] December 15

Letter from Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman...

Susan B. Hunt writes to Maria Weston Chapman on behalf of a meeting at the Female Junvenile Antislavery Society of Weymouth, Massachusetts, thanking her for presenting materials for the society so that they may... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from G. Blair, [Bath, England], to Mary Anne Estlin, September 9

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 to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter from Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman Weston, [Year of publication unknown] December 15

Letter from Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman...

Susan B. Hunt writes to Maria Weston Chapman on behalf of a meeting at the Female Junvenile Antislavery Society of Weymouth, Massachusetts, thanking her for presenting materials for the society so that they may... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Isabella Massie to Mary Anne Estlin

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 G. Blair, [Bath, England], to Mary Anne Estlin, September 9

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 Lucia Weston, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Weston and Caroline Weston, June 18

Letter from Lucia Weston, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Deborah Weston...

[Lucia Weston] writes to Caroline and Deborah Weston in regards to the whereabouts of the other Weston sisters; Emma is at Brush Hill, Anne goes to Boston tomorrow, and the writer is "very poorly in health." Th... More

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... 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 Isabella Massie to Mary Anne Estlin

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 Isabella Massie to Mary Anne Estlin

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 Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Clarke Wright writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to a list of names of residents of Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and other states. He suggests that if she gets a circular, copies should be sent t... More

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscripts

Letter to Anne Warren Weston - Public domain correspondence manuscript...

Unknown writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to their illness. The author writes about Miss Massie and how she promised the author for the next Bazaar "some fine pictures." The author has the five dollars th... More

Letter from Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman Weston, [Year of publication unknown] December 15

Letter from Susan B. Hunt, Weymouth, [Massachusetts], to Maria Chapman...

Susan B. Hunt writes to Maria Weston Chapman on behalf of a meeting at the Female Junvenile Antislavery Society of Weymouth, Massachusetts, thanking her for presenting materials for the society so that they may... 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 Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Letter from Boston Female Anti-slavery Society

Report of "the committee appointed by the Society to consider the subject of the fair." This report, written by Maria Weston Chapman and other female abolitionists, discusses the raising of funds and remarks, "... More

Letter from Elizabeth Brewer, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, 1833 [February] 6th

Letter from Elizabeth Brewer, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William L...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, Elizabeth Brewer, Secretary for a society, mentions her efforts "to aid the colored females in forming an Anti-Slavery Society by themselves." She sends... More

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 Dec[embe]r 19th

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, ...

Emery Brown and Louis O. Cowan write to William Lloyd Garrison acknowledging the recieipt of a package containing Garrison's "Thoughts on African Colonization" along with "other interesting pamphlets favorable ... More

Letter from Henry Egbert Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 February 25th

Letter from Henry Egbert Benson, Providence, [Rhode Island], to Willia...

Henry Egbert Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him "some original pieces for the Liberator from the pens of some of the Colored females of this city." He asks Garrison to continue sending the Libe... More

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 Dec[embe]r 19th

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, ...

Emery Brown and Louis O. Cowan write to William Lloyd Garrison acknowledging the recieipt of a package containing Garrison's "Thoughts on African Colonization" along with "other interesting pamphlets favorable ... 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 Arnold Buffum, New York, [New York] to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 [October] 26

Letter from Arnold Buffum, New York, [New York] to William Lloyd Garri...

Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him he has written "a Constitution for the 'American Society for improving the condition of the free colored people.'" Buffum says he has had many donation... More

Colonization. A Card. The Rev. R. H. Breckenridge, the profundity of whose wit has enabled him to make the discoverry, that "the members of the Anti-Slavery societies hate slavery so much that they hate those who hold their fellow-men in boyage

Colonization. A Card. The Rev. R. H. Breckenridge, the profundity of w...

Anti-slavery societies. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 230, Folder 17.

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 Dec[embe]r 19th

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, ...

Emery Brown and Louis O. Cowan write to William Lloyd Garrison acknowledging the recieipt of a package containing Garrison's "Thoughts on African Colonization" along with "other interesting pamphlets favorable ... More

Letter from John Remond, Salem, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 April 7th

Letter from John Remond, Salem, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garr...

John Remond writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing the funds raised for Garrison's trip to England, including a sum presented by the Colored Female Moral and Religious Society of Salem. Remond describes hi... More

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 Dec[embe]r 19th

Letter from Emery Brown, Augusta, M[ain]e, to William Lloyd Garrison, ...

Emery Brown and Louis O. Cowan write to William Lloyd Garrison acknowledging the recieipt of a package containing Garrison's "Thoughts on African Colonization" along with "other interesting pamphlets favorable ... More

Letter from Arnold Buffum, New York, [New York] to William Lloyd Garrison, 1833 [October] 26

Letter from Arnold Buffum, New York, [New York] to William Lloyd Garri...

Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him he has written "a Constitution for the 'American Society for improving the condition of the free colored people.'" Buffum says he has had many donation... More

Letter from J.O. Baker, Harwich, [Massachusetts], to Samuel May, 1833 July 1

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 Orson S. Murray, Shoreham, [Vt.], to William Lloyd Garrison, March 15, 1833

Letter from Orson S. Murray, Shoreham, [Vt.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Orson S. Murray writes William Lloyd Garrison on a number of matters, opening with a brief philosophizing concerning the cutting down of a large true wherein he laments that cutting down the "root of popular er... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 August 8

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the plan of organization of auxiliaries and arrangement with the New Engalnd Society which has been "ratified with a simple amendment, of saving to our agent... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Jan[uary] 16

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding executive committee of the Anti-Slavery Society unanimously appointing Phelps as a permanent agent "to be paid a salary of $1000 per annual besides your trav... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 May 16

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding James A. Thome chosen to cooperate with Phelps for a while in the agency. He writes, "it is doubtful that he will accept his appointment in full, but he has ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Dec[ember] 6

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding anti-slavery matters. He tells Phelps that his suggestion for forwarding boxes of antislavery publications will "receive early attention." He writes that B. ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 August 8

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the plan of organization of auxiliaries and arrangement with the New Engalnd Society which has been "ratified with a simple amendment, of saving to our agent... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 August 8

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the plan of organization of auxiliaries and arrangement with the New Engalnd Society which has been "ratified with a simple amendment, of saving to our agent... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 May 16

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding James A. Thome chosen to cooperate with Phelps for a while in the agency. He writes, "it is doubtful that he will accept his appointment in full, but he has ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 June 20

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the distribution of the Anti-Slavery society reporters. He discusses resolutions from the Executive Committee regarding the subject of "organization." In the... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from Orson S. Murray, Montpelier, [Vt.], to William Lloyd Garrison, October 11. 1834

Letter from Orson S. Murray, Montpelier, [Vt.], to William Lloyd Garri...

Orson S. Murray informs William Lloyd Garrison that since requesting a visit from George Thompson, the Vermont Anti-Slavery Society found itself in debt, owing to expenses incurred in circulating Henry Clarke W... More

Letter from Orson S. Murray, Orwell, [Vt.], to William Lloyd Garrison, December 3. 1834

Letter from Orson S. Murray, Orwell, [Vt.], to William Lloyd Garrison,...

Writing on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vermont Anti-Slavery Society, Orson S. Murray informs William Lloyd Garrison that while the abolitionist cause advances in Vermont, they remain in need of pow... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Jan[uary] 11

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about the slave whip which Phelps desired to obtain. He writes, "I have bought one for 3/4 of a dollar and forward it this day by the favor of Philip A. Bell to the Li... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Feb[ruary] 20.

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding Phelps' suggestions for his appointment as agent to the American Anti-Slavery Society. His suggestions include visiting Southern cities as "preparatory" to h... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Aug[ust] 20

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding sending Phelps " '1000 of Birney's letter' as seen as they are reworked off. Let it be administered immediately." He writes that he and the committee are ask... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Goerge William Benson, 1834 Oct[ober] 7

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 Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 March 3

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 Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oct[ober] 27

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps about anti-slavery matters. He writes that the committee wishes that Phelps labor next in New Hampshire. He writes of new appointments of agents, such as Bro. Grosveno... More

Letter from John Clarke Young, Danville, [Kentucky], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 April 30

Letter from John Clarke Young, Danville, [Kentucky], to Amos Augustus ...

John C. Young writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting Phelps as General Agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society to visit Danville, "before you commence operations." He writes of matters concerning anti-slavery i... More

Letter from Charles Turner, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Nov[ember] 8th

Letter from Charles Turner, Worcester, [Massachusetts], to Amos August...

.C.T. Torrey writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the formation of the new American society and the division of the old one led by William Lloyd Garrison. He suggests the necessity of having their own daily Aboli... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Nov[ember] 27

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the Anti-Slavery Reporter, writing that "we have not yet voted to resume it. Its subscription list has never amounted to three hundred. We have found its sty... More

Letter from John Clarke Young, Danville, [Kentucky], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 April 30

Letter from John Clarke Young, Danville, [Kentucky], to Amos Augustus ...

John C. Young writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting Phelps as General Agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society to visit Danville, "before you commence operations." He writes of matters concerning anti-slavery i... More

Letter from John Clarke Young, Danville, [Kentucky], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 April 30

Letter from John Clarke Young, Danville, [Kentucky], to Amos Augustus ...

John C. Young writes to Amos A. Phelps requesting Phelps as General Agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society to visit Danville, "before you commence operations." He writes of matters concerning anti-slavery i... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvi...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis, 1834 Nov[ember] 10

Letter from George Thompson, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Robert Purvis...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to him arriving safely home and hopes his family is well. Providence is watching over him in his endeavors. He hopes he will "make a noble and unreserved offer... More

Letter from Arthur Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 April 7

Letter from Arthur Tappan, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Apr...

Arthur Tappan and Elizur Wright Jr. write to Amos A. Phelps in regards to instructions for his appointment as an agent of the American anti-slavery society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 August 8

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

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the plan of organization of auxiliaries and arrangement with the New Engalnd Society which has been "ratified with a simple amendment, of saving to our agent... More

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