Letter, 1838 November 22 : New Rochelle, New York to Lewis Tappan.

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Letter, 1838 November 22 : New Rochelle, New York to Lewis Tappan.

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Discusses Leggett's activities and views in favor of the abolitionist movement, and the personal sacrifices he has made for his beliefs. He also mentions the newspapers PLAINDEALER and NEW ERA, and his desire for a medium through which to express his political viewpoint. In particular Leggett tells of the possible reestablishment of the PLAINDEALER, with him as head of the political department.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873

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Merchant and antislavery leader. From the description of The papers of Lewis Tappan [microform], 1809-1903. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852969 Abolitionist from New York State; assisted the Amistad slaves; among the founders of the American Missionary Association in 1846, which began more than 100 anti-slavery Congregational churches throughout the Midwest, and after the American Civil War, founded numerous schools and colleges to aid in the educatio...

Leggett, William, 1801-1839

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Journalist. From the description of Letters of William Leggett, 1834-1838. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014920 Journalist and abolitionist. From the description of Letter, 1838 November 22 : New Rochelle, New York to Lewis Tappan. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270350 From the description of Letter, 1838 November 22 : New Rochelle, New York to Lewis Tappan. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 18131560 ...