Letters, 1853-1854.

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Letters, 1853-1854.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25230784

The volume contains copies of 18 letters from Candler to his wife Maria in England, 1853-1854, while he was on an anti-slavery tour of the U.S., including Indiana. He describes his meetings with state governors and their reception of his petition; the support he received from Quaker groups; and the hostility of some supporters of slavery. Also included are notes on the various modes of transportation he employed.

1 bound v.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Candler, John, 1787-1869

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John Candler was an English Quaker who acted in support of the Abolitionist movement in the United States. From the description of Letters, 1853-1854. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 25230784 ...