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Letter from Deborah Weston to Emma Forbes Weston and Lucia Weston, [18...

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Letter from Caroline Weston to Deborah Weston

Caroline Weston writes to Debora Weston in regards to a lack of news to share with her. She was coming up with a plan to get "dear George [Thompson]" over from England. They raised 3000 dollars. She hopes she w... More

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

R.S. Howland writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his delay in responding to her letters. Howland writes, "I do feel a deep and true interest in the Anti-Slavery cause-and the highest respect for many who... More

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

R.S. Howland writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his delay in responding to her letters. Howland writes, "I do feel a deep and true interest in the Anti-Slavery cause-and the highest respect for many who... More

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

R.S. Howland writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his delay in responding to her letters. Howland writes, "I do feel a deep and true interest in the Anti-Slavery cause-and the highest respect for many who... More

Letter from Sophia Davenport, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Caroline Westo...

Sophia Davenport writes to Caroline Weston in regards to her mail being delayed. She writes of her delight in receiving George Thompson's autograph: "I look at it every day, what would I give for one glimpse of... More

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

R.S. Howland writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his delay in responding to her letters. Howland writes, "I do feel a deep and true interest in the Anti-Slavery cause-and the highest respect for many who... More

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

R.S. Howland writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his delay in responding to her letters. Howland writes, "I do feel a deep and true interest in the Anti-Slavery cause-and the highest respect for many who... More

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

R.S. Howland writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his delay in responding to her letters. Howland writes, "I do feel a deep and true interest in the Anti-Slavery cause-and the highest respect for many who... More

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garri...

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking about the proper date to hold the monthly "Concert of prayer for our colored brethren." He asks Garrison whether the fourth Monday or the last Monday of each... More

Letter from George Thompson, Roxbury, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1834 Oc...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George Thompson expresses his gratification in hearing that Phelps attaches importance to the “fundamental principles” of “immediate, unconditional, entire emancipation.” He th... More

Letter from Henry Grew, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison...

Henry Grew writes: "We have attended several meetings of the Female Anti-Slavery Society in this city. Mr. Purvis and myself delivered addresses last Thursday evening to a crowded assembly." He hopes that Georg... More

Letter from George L. Le Row, Waterville, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George L. Le Row writes about how he obtained the copies of the Emancipator containing Mr. Birney’s letter from Phelps's P.O at Augusta. He distributed them, and is now enclosi... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Freedom's Cottage, Roxbury, [Mass....

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to George William Benson, [Nov. 1, ...

Letter from George Thompson, 130 Nassau Street, New York, [New York], ...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison announcing his family's arrival in the country and reporting that while he was "warmly greeted by the abolitionists of this city" he was "somewhat curiously rece... More

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 George L. Lerow, Waterville College, [Waterville, Maine], ...

George L. LeRow writes this letter to an unknown recipient discussing the recent visit of George Thompson to Maine. LeRow says the visit "has done much good, in this place we number many more as Abolitionists i... More

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 L. Le Row, Waterville, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oct...

George L. Le Row gives Amos A. Phelps a list of subscribers to a certain subscription plan. He also talks about Mr. Thompson’s visit to the area that is exciting much interest among the students there . Courtes... More

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 Maria Weston Chapman to Anne Warren Weston, Friday morning...

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Letter from Henry C. Howells, Putnam, Ohio, to William Lloyd Garrison,...

The anti-slavery convention in Ohio has been postponed until April. Henry C. Howells hopes that G. Thompson can attend the convention. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Henry C. Howells, Putnam, Ohio, to William Lloyd Garrison,...

The anti-slavery convention in Ohio has been postponed until April. Henry C. Howells hopes that G. Thompson can attend the convention. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Henry Grew, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison...

Henry Grew writes: "We have attended several meetings of the Female Anti-Slavery Society in this city. Mr. Purvis and myself delivered addresses last Thursday evening to a crowded assembly." He hopes that Georg... More

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 Henry Grew, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison...

Henry Grew writes: "We have attended several meetings of the Female Anti-Slavery Society in this city. Mr. Purvis and myself delivered addresses last Thursday evening to a crowded assembly." He hopes that Georg... More

Letter from Henry C. Howells, Putnam, Ohio, to William Lloyd Garrison,...

The anti-slavery convention in Ohio has been postponed until April. Henry C. Howells hopes that G. Thompson can attend the convention. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from George Thompson, Liverpool, [England], to Robert Purvis, 1...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to arriving safely in Liverpool. He delivered Purvis' work and letter to Mr. Haynes who sends his kind support to him. He has seen the New York papers discussi... More

Letter from Arnold Buffum, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to William Ll...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, Arnold Buffum describes his efforts to sell subscriptions to the Liberator for the coming year and asks whether the plan he proposed in a previous lette... More

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 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...

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 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 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 Robert Kaye Greville, Edinburgh, [Scotland], to William Ll...

Robert Kaye Greville thanks William Lloyd Garrison for the volume of the Liberator. Greville comments: "The only part of the inscription to which I presume to lay claim is that which makes me sincere & unflinch... More

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

Thomas Pringle writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him "a copy of a little work I have recently published, & in which you may possibly find some passages calculated to place in a juster point of view than ... More

Letter from Henry C. Howells, Putnam, Ohio, to William Lloyd Garrison,...

The anti-slavery convention in Ohio has been postponed until April. Henry C. Howells hopes that G. Thompson can attend the convention. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Brooklyn, [Connecticut], to William Llo...

Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing his last visit with the family of George Benson, Garrison's in-laws. He then says that George Thompson's "reception in Providence is most auspicious... More

Letter from Henry Grew, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to William Lloyd Garrison...

Henry Grew writes: "We have attended several meetings of the Female Anti-Slavery Society in this city. Mr. Purvis and myself delivered addresses last Thursday evening to a crowded assembly." He hopes that Georg... More

Letter from Lewis Tappan, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garri...

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking about the proper date to hold the monthly "Concert of prayer for our colored brethren." He asks Garrison whether the fourth Monday or the last Monday of each... More

Letter from Sophia Davenport, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Caroline Westo...

Sophia Davenport writes to Caroline Weston in regards to her journey to St. Louis. She discussed slavery with James Clark and his mother, who visited the south and believes "after she had been there a short tim... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

Diary entries by Caroline Weston, Sept. 13, 1835, Sunday, [through Oct...

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Letter from Nathaniel Peabody Rogers, Concord, [Massachusetts], to Geo...

Nathaniel Peabody Rogers writes to George Thompson a friendly letter of esteem and admiration. He reminisces over their past years of friendship together. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Anne Warren Weston, Boylston Street, [Boston], to Mary Wes...

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Printed matter: Mr. Thompson's journal

A printed account from "Mr. Thompson's Journal" of his activities which appeared in the Glasgow Chronicle. He writes of his visit to Providence and of his lectures and encounters while there. He writes of inter... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William L...

Henry Clarke Wright writes to William Lloyd Garrison saying he "regret[s] exceedingly that you cannot be in this city at present." He insists that no compromise should me made "to conciliate the good will of th... More

Letter from Anne Warren Weston to Mary Weston, Oct. 27, 1835, Tuesday ...

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Letter from George Thompson, Marblehead, [Massachusetts], to Isaac Kna...

George Thompson writes to Isaac Knapp seeking his advice on setting up and printing his progress reports on Massachusetts antislavery news for England. He suggests printing it on "folio post sheets." He would t... More

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

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis in regards to being overwhelmed by delivering eleven lectures in eight days in addition to visiting and writing letters. He will leave for New York on the 10th and would ... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Samuel Josep...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to George Willi...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Isaac Knapp,...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

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 Anne Warren Weston, Boylston Street, [Boston], to Mary Wes...

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Letter from Thirty Truckmen, [Boston, Massachusetts?], to William Lloy...

In this letter to the Editor of the Liberator, the "Thirty Truckmen," declare that the editor is to "remove your office and not to issue the paper any more." They warn that if the Liberator continues, "you will... More

Letter from George Thompson, Marblehead, [Massachusetts], to Isaac Kna...

George Thompson writes to Isaac Knapp seeking his advice on setting up and printing his progress reports on Massachusetts antislavery news for England. He suggests printing it on "folio post sheets." He would t... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Henry Egbert...

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Letter from George Thompson to Anne Warren Weston, Wednesday, 3 o'cloc...

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Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Springville (N.Y.), to Charlotte Phe...

A.A. Phelps writes to his wife, Charlotte, about the difficulty he is having in getting places to lecture due to the tyranny of mobs. After discussing some recent activities, he talks about the prospect of beco... More

Letter from George Thompson, Brooklyn, [New York], to Robert Purvis, 1...

George Thompson writes to Robert Purvis preparing him for a disappointment and writes, "summon up all your philosophy and love for the 'cause' and you will be able to bear it." He speaks of making a debut befor... More

Letter from Thirty Truckmen, [Boston, Massachusetts?], to William Lloy...

In this letter to the Editor of the Liberator, the "Thirty Truckmen," declare that the editor is to "remove your office and not to issue the paper any more." They warn that if the Liberator continues, "you will... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Farmington [Conn.], to William Lloyd...

A.A. Phelps asks William Lloyd Garrison to write a thorough review of W.E. Channing’s book on Slavery, saying that some Unitarians are biased and “need to see the Dr. tested by an impartial and unbiased pen.” H... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Farmington [Conn.], to George Thomps...

On George Thompson’s request, A.A. Phelps recalls the heated argument that took place between George Thompson and a “Mr. Kaufman” in Andover about the sinfulness of slavery. Phelps says he does not agree with K... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Providence, to Isaac Knapp, Nov. 1...

Letter from George Thompson to Anne Warren Weston, Wednesday, 3 o'cloc...

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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 Maria Weston Chapman, [17 Oct. 1835]

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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 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 Lewis Tappan, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garri...

Lewis Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison explaining that he did not want his last note to be published as it put him "before the public in an antagonist position with my brother." He tells Garrison that wh... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Helen Eliza Ga...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Henry Egbert...

Letter from George Thompson, Marblehead Beach, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison after hearing about "yesterday's proceedings in Boston" [the anti-Garrison mob] and rejoicing that Garrison has "escaped the jaws of the lion." Thomson questions... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Isaac Knapp,...

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1835 S...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Samuel J. May discusses the rough manner in which George Thompson was treated in New Hampshire, as well as a rumor circulating in Andover that Thompson had said “slaves ought t... More

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Farmington [Conn.], to George Thomps...

On George Thompson’s request, A.A. Phelps recalls the heated argument that took place between George Thompson and a “Mr. Kaufman” in Andover about the sinfulness of slavery. Phelps says he does not agree with K... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Henry Egbert...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to George Willi...

Letter from Charles Drew, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Nov. 7, 183...

Charles Drew writes to Amos A. Phelps that his (Phelps's) letter to Thompson led him to believe that he is in Farmington, unaware of his (Drew's) previous letter. Drew says that the friends of the spectator una... More

Letter from Samuel Edmund Sewall, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William ...

Sameul Edmund Sewall writes to WIlliam Lloyd Garrison about Garrison staying in Brooklyn, Connecticut, remarking, "you will certainly have less interruption there in preparing matter for the paper." Sewall beli... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

Letter from John A. Richardson, Durham, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July ...

John A. Richardson writes to Amos A. Phelps to invite him and George Thompson to visit Durham. He says people in his town are anxious to hear about slavery. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to George Willi...

Letter from Amos Augustus Phelps, Farmington [Conn.], to George Thomps...

On George Thompson’s request, A.A. Phelps recalls the heated argument that took place between George Thompson and a “Mr. Kaufman” in Andover about the sinfulness of slavery. Phelps says he does not agree with K... More

Letter from George Thompson, Marblehead, [Massachusetts], to Isaac Kna...

George Thompson writes to Isaac Knapp seeking his advice on setting up and printing his progress reports on Massachusetts antislavery news for England. He suggests printing it on "folio post sheets." He would t... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Henry Egbert...

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, 1835 Jun...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Amos A. Phelps regarding the demand for Phelps and [George] Thompson to visit Western New York to lecture. He writes that "in the mean time the brethren in Rochester" have requested ... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, 23 Brighton, Street, [Boston, Mass...

Letter from George Thompson, Marblehead Beach, [Massachusetts], to Wil...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, George Thompson describes his visit to Plymouth, New Hampshire, including his "giving three lectures to quiet, respectable, and very intelligent audiences." He also men... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Henry Egbert...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to George Willi...

Letter from George Thompson to Anne Warren Weston, Wednesday, 3 o'cloc...

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Brooklyn, [Conn.], to Isaac Knapp,...