"Returning books", 1862. 2" x 3".

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"Returning books", 1862. 2" x 3".

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A small statement put in his private library at home urging users to return books. "Reader! A lover of knowledge is sure you to be if into each book you are eager to see : but for deeper merit (what pleasant conformity) is putting each book in the place where you found it."

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American Periodical Series I

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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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Congressman, philanthropist, reformer. From the description of Letter, 1840 May 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122379141 Gerrit Smith resided in Peterboro (N.H.?) at the time of these writings and was a strong supporter of emancipation and African American rights. Upon his death the African American citizens of Buffalo paid him a formal tribute. From the description of Letters and broadsides, 1868-1871. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34178334 ...