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June 1894
Smalley, George W. (George Washburn), 1833-1916
Memories of Wendell Phillips.
Essay of Smalley's personal memories of Wendell Phillips. Printed in the June 1894 edition of Harpers.
GLC07483.13
29 July 1880
Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886)
to John W. Stevenson and John P. Stockton
Accepts nomination for President of the United States by the National Democratic Convention. Supports the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Describes his commitment to the Union and the federal system of government. Argues against...
GLC02992
31 July 1887
Adams, Anne Brown (1843-1926)
to Alexander M. Ross
One letter addressed to Alexander Ross from Anne Brown Adams dated July 31, 1887. Mentions the health of her children and reading The Life of Frederick Douglass. Does not find truth in Douglass's account of meeting John Brown. Believes that Uncle Tom...
GLC03007.15
10 January 1894
Discusses Mary Stearns and a fund to help her family. Explains that Mrs. Stearns liked her father, but not his family, recounts a story of her unkindness, and wonders if Stearns has become infirm in her old age. Adams claims to hold no grudge...
GLC03007.38
circa 1894
to Alexander M. Ross [Incomplete]
Defending her father, John Brown, against what appear to be statements that he took money and used it for personal needs. Concludes that Mary Stearns' "mind must be disordered" with age due to statements that she made. The statements seem to imply...
GLC03007.50
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