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Wallcut, Robert (fl. 1853) to David P. Harmon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06143.17 Author/Creator: Wallcut, Robert (fl. 1853) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1853 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Harmon that he can count on the presence of Charles Remond, James Buffum, and William Lloyd Garrison at his meeting. Writes that Garrison will try to persuade Mr. (likely Wendell) Phillips to attend as well, but is likely that Phillips will not be able to go.

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