Sturge, Joseph, 1793-1859

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Sturge was very involved in the anti-slavery movement. An account of his trip in the United States in 1841 has been published.

From the description of ALS, 1841 September 4 : Birmingham [Eng.] to "My dear Friend." (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 25638406

Sturge, an English Quaker, was involved in the anti-slavery movement.

From the description of ALS, 1844 February, [Eng.] to [George Armstrong]. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 44929918

British Quaker and philanthropist of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.

From the description of Letter, 1838. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39208664

Joseph Sturge was an English Friend and avid abolitionist who helped to found the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society in 1839.

From the description of Joseph Sturge Papers: Correspondence with Joseph & Lydia Sturge, circa 1841-1855. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 554912439

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Birth 1793-08-02

Death 1859-05-14

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