ALS, [18--], [s.l.], to Mrs. James Nourse (or in her absence Dr. Nourse).

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ALS, [18--], [s.l.], to Mrs. James Nourse (or in her absence Dr. Nourse).

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This is a letter of introduction for a slave who was a delegate to the African Methodist convention at this time. Stowe says: "He is a slave and unless he can raise money this summer for his ransom must be sold to settle an insolvent estate."

1 p. ; 18.5 x 12 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896

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Harriet Beecher Stowe (b. June 14, 1811, Litchfield, Connecticut – d. July 1, 1896, Hartford, Connecticut) was an American abolitionist and author. She is the daughter of Rev. Lyman Beecher who preached against slavery. She is best known for writing Uncle Tom's Cabin. It became an instant and controversial best-seller, both in the United States and abroad. The novel had a major impact on Northerners' attitudes toward slavery and by the beginning of the Civil War had sold more than a million copi...

Nourse, James, Mrs.

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