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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 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 Henry Grafton Chapman to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Grafton Chapman writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Harriet Martineau's article and other newspaper articles from the Spectator and the Welly Times. He writes of news of their children. Courtesy ... 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 Sarah Moore Grimkè - Public domain correspondence manuscri...

Sarah Moore Grimkè and Angelina Emily Grimkè write a rough draft with several incomplete paragraphs on resolutions for the course of the desolute & oppressed slave, calling for "this convention view with warm a... More

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton to Anne Warren Weston, April 27

Henry Brewster Stanton writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to thanking the ladies who gave him an "acceptable present." Both he and the moccasins "shall be worn out in the cause of impartial righteousness."... 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 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, [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 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 Hingham, [Massachusetts] to Maria Weston Chapman, Feb[ruar...

Unknown writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to her letter which is "always full of cheering & encouragement; the progress of antislavery at the South just now has a most absorbing interest to me." The wri... 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 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 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

3 envelopes addressed to the Westons

One envelope is addressed to Lucia Weston and contains an engraving by James Valetine of Dundee, Scotland. An inscription from Isaiah 11:4 of "Nations shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they ... More

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

3 envelopes addressed to the Westons

One envelope is addressed to Lucia Weston and contains an engraving by James Valetine of Dundee, Scotland. An inscription from Isaiah 11:4 of "Nations shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they ... 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 from Olivia Shepard to Maria Weston Chapman

Olivia Bowditch writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to introducing George Latimer, who would be "glad to attend the fair if you need anyone." In a second letter from Fanny Longfellow to Maria Weston Chapm... More

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 Henry Brewster Stanton to Anne Warren Weston, April 27

Henry Brewster Stanton writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to thanking the ladies who gave him an "acceptable present." Both he and the moccasins "shall be worn out in the cause of impartial righteousness."... More

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 Grafton Chapman to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Grafton Chapman writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Harriet Martineau's article and other newspaper articles from the Spectator and the Welly Times. He writes of news of their children. Courtesy ... 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 Charles F. Hovey to Maria Weston Chapman

Charles F. Hovey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her the report he promised her the other night. He asks her to loan him Theodore Parker's sermons before sending them back to him. He also m... More

Letter from Susan Taber to Deborah Weston

Unknown [S.T.] writes to Deborah Weston in regards to canceling their plans due to unexpected engagements. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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 Maria Weston Chapman - Public domain correspondence manuscri...

Unknown writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to thanking her for her kindness to William Channing. The writer has sent her notes to "them" about what she thinks of their opportunities of education in here.... More

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...

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 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 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 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 Maria Lowell to Maria Weston Chapman

Maria (White) Lowell writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to the use of her name in the call to the anti-slavery fair, the writer's only objection us that she will be able to give very little beside her na... 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 Henry Grafton Chapman to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Grafton Chapman writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Harriet Martineau's article and other newspaper articles from the Spectator and the Welly Times. He writes of news of their children. Courtesy ... More

Letter from Henry Grafton Chapman to Maria Weston Chapman

Henry Grafton Chapman writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Harriet Martineau's article and other newspaper articles from the Spectator and the Welly Times. He writes of news of their children. Courtesy ... More

3 envelopes addressed to the Westons

One envelope is addressed to Lucia Weston and contains an engraving by James Valetine of Dundee, Scotland. An inscription from Isaiah 11:4 of "Nations shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they ... More

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 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...

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

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 Brewster Stanton to Anne Warren Weston, April 27

Henry Brewster Stanton writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to thanking the ladies who gave him an "acceptable present." Both he and the moccasins "shall be worn out in the cause of impartial righteousness."... More

Letter from Maria Weston Chapman to Lucia Weston and Emma Forbes Westo...

Maria Weston Chapman writes to Emma Weston and Lucia Weston in regards to Lucretia [Mott] insisting that she write them a letter as she has kept no log during her travels and antislavery events. She updates the... More

Letter from C.A. Wellington to Deborah Weston

C.A. Wellington writes to Deborah Weston in regards to travel arrangements. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles F. Hovey to Maria Weston Chapman

Charles F. Hovey writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to sending her the report he promised her the other night. He asks her to loan him Theodore Parker's sermons before sending them back to him. He also m... More

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 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 Henry Brewster Stanton to Anne Warren Weston, April 27

Henry Brewster Stanton writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to thanking the ladies who gave him an "acceptable present." Both he and the moccasins "shall be worn out in the cause of impartial righteousness."... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb to Mary Anne Estlin

A fragment of a letter by Richard Davis Webb to [Mary Anne Estlin] in regards to his thoughts on all she and her father have done and have the "strength to do & dare, and I am sure it must make you sleep more s... More

Letter from Harriet Martineau, Sydenham, [England], to Mary Anne Estli...

Harriet Martineau writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to hearing Mr. Pillsbury's talk on "Mary and her father." She writes about the Anthony Burns kidnapping case and remarks that "Mr. P did not sleep a wink-... More

Letter from Maria Weston Chapman

Maria Weston Chapman writes to unknown in regards to education reform and the differences in approach to education between men and women. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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 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

3 envelopes addressed to the Westons

One envelope is addressed to Lucia Weston and contains an engraving by James Valetine of Dundee, Scotland. An inscription from Isaiah 11:4 of "Nations shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they ... More

Letter from John West, [Boston, Massachusetts], to Maria Weston Chapma...

John West writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to lines of poetry titled "Freedom, Love and Wisdom" and "The Laws of Nature." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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 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 Euphemia Tudor, West Point, [New York], to Anne Warren, Ju...

Euphemia Tudor writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to being sorry to learn that Anne is going abroad. She had hoped that Anne would visit her this summer. She wants to know when Anne will reach Staten Islan... More

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

3 envelopes addressed to the Westons

One envelope is addressed to Lucia Weston and contains an engraving by James Valetine of Dundee, Scotland. An inscription from Isaiah 11:4 of "Nations shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they ... More

Letter from Eliza Nicholson, Eden Bank, [Carlisle, Scotland], to Maria...

Eliza Nicholson writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to thanking her for sending her and her sister each a "Liberty Bell." They apologize for sending few things to her. She is interested in the "North Star... More

Letter from G.L. Emerson to Deborah Weston

G.L.Emerson writes to Deborah Weston in regards to anti-slavery news and various affairs. Emerson writes, "I believe the good cause is still flourishing though I grieve to say I do not hear so much about it, as... More

Letter from E. Chapman to Deborah Weston

E. Chapman writes to Deborah Weston in regards to when she will visit the family. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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...

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

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

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

3 envelopes addressed to the Westons

One envelope is addressed to Lucia Weston and contains an engraving by James Valetine of Dundee, Scotland. An inscription from Isaiah 11:4 of "Nations shall not lift up sword against nation. Neither shall they ... More

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 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 Abby Ann Cox, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Garri...

Abby Ann Newbold Cox writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to her society passing a plan to create a joint Executive Committee between the Boston Female anti-slavery society and the New York Female anti-sla... More

Letter, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Sophia Davenport, 1836 Nov[ember] 10

Sophia Davenport writes to Miss Weston thanking her her for her letters and sending books. She says she has read part of George Thompson's debate with [Robert J.] Breckenridge and Angelina Grimke's appeal. She ... More

Letter from Elizur Wright, New York, [New York], to Maria Weston Chapm...

Elizur Wright Jr. writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to asking her to send her writings from "Right & Wrong" for his Quarterly. He meant to send her a copy of the first volume. He writes, "may the next b... More

Letter from William Henry Channing, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Anne W...

William Henry Channing writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to sending her an extract from a sermon, which "I hope may be in time for the '[Liberty] Bell.' If it is 'too late' will you have the kindess to re... More

Letter from Samuel Williston, E[ast] Hampton, [Massachusetts], to Mari...

Samuel Williston writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to Mrs. Williston obtaining signatures for the petition in East Hampton for the Boston female anti-slavery society, which he will forward after the ope... More

Letter from Sarah C. Rugg, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren Wes...

Sarah C. Rugg writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to her request for her to send her bundle "by the stage as soon as you receive this line." She says she has seen several more of the society members who wis... More

Letter from Caroline Weston, [Boston, Massachusetts], [1836 July 13]

Caroline Weston writes to unknown a printed copy of the address of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society and a petition on the second page to Congress for the abolishment of slavery. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Thomas G. Richmond, South Dartmouth, [Massachusetts], to A...

Thomas G. Richmond writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to his appreciation for the opportunity to do something for the slave. He says he was in Washington recently. He gives a dialogue of the slave markets,... More

Letter from Sophia Davenport, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to Caroline Wes...

Sophia Davenport writes to Caroline Weston in regards to a difficult journey out of town. Miss Harriet Braston has been obeying "Thompson's injunction to cry out aloud since she has been in Dedham." Davenport w... More

Letter from Theodore Dwight, Rochester, [New York], to Anne Warren Wes...

Theodore D. Weld writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to giving his salutations to the Female anti-slavery society and thanks them for his invitation to labor in Boston for a few months but cannot accept it ... More

Letter from Isaac Stearns, Mansfield, [Massachusetts], to Anne Warren ...

Isaac Stearns Jr writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to receiving the petition to Congress to abolish the slave trade in the District of Columbia issued by the Boston Female anti-slavery society. He has obt... More

Letter from Elizabeth Cushing Fearing, Hingham, [Massachusetts], to Ca...

Elizabeth Cushing Fearing writes to Caroline Weston in regards to aiding in the anti-slavery cause. She and her sister send Caroline money for articles as they will not be able to attend the anti-slavery fair. ... More

Letter from Sarah Moore Grimkè, Groton, [Massachusetts], to Henry Clar...

Sarah Moore Grimkè writes to Henry Clark Wright regarding the rights of women to preach. She writes that she will not use Quakerism as an excuse for "my exercising the rights & performing the duties of a ration... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Methuen, [Massachusetts], to Henry ...

Angelina Emily Grimkè writes to Henry Clark Wright regarding an address she delivered at Andover. She writes, "During part of the time there was a great deal of bad thunder & vivid lightning so that I was compe... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, New York, to Elizabeth Pease Nichol...

Angelina Emily Grimkè writes to Elizabeth Pease Nichol regarding her thoughts regarding slavery and thanking her "British sister" for her anti-slavery efforts. She writes, "I thank every Briton who is laboring ... More

Letter from Julia A. Tappan, New York, [New York], to Anne Warren West...

Julia A. Tappan writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to the Philadelphia anti-slavery society "sending out two dozen silk reticules requesting that they may be stamped from the plate representing a slave mot... 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 Rebecca Ledd and Phebe B. Perry, Bradford, [Massachusetts]...

Rebecca D. Ledd and Phebe B. Perry write to Maria Weston Chapman, secretary of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society, in regards to aid the anti-slavery cause by preparing articles for their anti-slavery fair ... 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 Sarah Moore Grimkè, Amesbury, [Massachusetts], to Mary S. ...

On the first sheet, this letter, written by Sarah Moore Grimkè to Mary S. Parker, goes from pages 1-3 and continues into the second sheet. In this letter, Sarah writes her views on the Province of women. She wr... More

Letter from Joseph Congdon, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to Deborah W...

Joseph Congdon writes to Deborah Weston in regards to thanking her for sending a copy of "Right and Wrong" and his delight in reading it. He writes, "I admire this little work not only for its noble advocacy of... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Queen o...

Sarah Moore Grimkè and Angelina Emily Grimkè write to Queen Victoria regarding human rights and slavery.They discuss their upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina and discuss the rise of anti-slavery societies... More

Letter from Julia A. Tappan, New York, to Anne Warren Weston, 1837 May...

Julia A. Tappan writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to the petitions Anne was intending to circulate in New England. She writes, "you cannot print petitions to the State Legislatures on the same sheets with... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Queen o...

Sarah Moore Grimkè and Angelina Emily Grimkè write to Queen Victoria regarding human rights and slavery.They discuss their upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina and discuss the rise of anti-slavery societies... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Brookline, [Massachusetts], to Eliz...

Angelina Emily Grimkè writes to Eliza Jones Chase regarding the pleasure of visiting her in Providence on her return from Philadelphia. She writes about the meetings she has attended. She hopes that the "Societ... More

Letter from Angelina Emily Grimkè, Boston, [Massachusetts], to Queen o...

Sarah Moore Grimkè and Angelina Emily Grimkè write to Queen Victoria regarding human rights and slavery.They discuss their upbringing in Charleston, South Carolina and discuss the rise of anti-slavery societies... More

Letter from Julia A. Tappan, New York, to Anne Warren Weston, 1837 May...

Julia A. Tappan writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to the petitions Anne was intending to circulate in New England. She writes, "you cannot print petitions to the State Legislatures on the same sheets with... 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

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