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23 June 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He asks him to thank John Davis and writes "I am not exactly an abolitionist..." Mr. Watson has begun a letter to Richard.
GLC07705.218
13 July 1861
American Anti-Slavery Society
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 22, no. 9, whole no. 1,101 (July 13, 1861)]
Includes a message from President Abraham Lincoln, a speech of abolitionist Wendell Phillips, and miscellaneous other reports. Published weekly by the American Anti-Slavery Society.
GLC08875.45
30 Jaunary 1835
Lovejoy, Elijah P. (Elijah Parish) (1802-1837)
to John Mason Peck
Lovejoy, an abolitionist, writes to Peck, a reverend in St. Louis. Requests Peck to stop sending copies of the "Pioneer," a paper containing criticism of Lovejoy. Docket is faded.
GLC02448.08
04 January 1829
Campbell, Thomas (1763-1854)
to Thomas Pringle
Confesses misplacing a paper. Encloses 3 pounds to help a child Pringle is sponsoring. Pringle was a Scottish abolitionist. Elder Campbell, a Seceder church preacher, was a founder of the Churches of Christ.
GLC00496.139
June 1845
Unknown
Address to the People of the United States, by the General Anti-Slavery Convention, of nearly 4,000 People, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 11, 1845
Abolitionist circular derived from an anti-slavery convention. Discusses the history of slavery, its relationship to the constitution, the Liberty Party, and the threatening influence of the "Slave Power."
GLC08442.05
11 December 1874
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
to Ulysses S. Grant
Smith, a prominent abolitionist, philanthropist, and political reformer, transmits a circular (not included) which contains an extract from one of President Grant's recent speeches (not included, but possibly on the topic of civil rights).
GLC02448.14
circa 1870
Child, Lydia Maria Francis (1802-1880)
[Incomplete essay on religious tolerance on verso of letter fragments from Edmonia Lewis and Samuel J. May]
Contains an incomplete essay (pages five, six, and seven) discussing religious tolerance written by Child, an author, scholar, and abolitionist. Child discusses religious tolerance, stating "People who are educated under one system of religion can...
GLC06114
11 March 1879
Thompson, Ruth Brown (1829-1904)
to Alexander Milton Ross
One letter from Ruth Brown Thompson to Alexander Milton Ross dated March 11, 1879. Thanks him for his book "Reflections and Experiences of an Abolitionist" and praises him for living a life of self-sacrifice.
GLC03007.56.15
1851-1860
Stevens, Aaron D. (1831-1860)
to his brother and sisters [Decimalized .01- .13]
Group of 13 autograph letters signed of John Brown's associate about abolitionist activities in KA, IA, NM, and Charlestown. Written from various locations, including Charlestown jail awaiting execution for his participation in Harper's Ferry...
GLC07231
17 January 1861
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth (1823-1911)
to unknown
Higginson, a militant abolitionist, discusses an upcoming meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society: "About the defence of W. P. there is of course no question. All plans for the defence of the meeting must depend on the wish of the Society-...
GLC02448.07
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