Letter, 1861 December 2, Wilmington, to "Dear Children" / Thos. Garrett.

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Letter, 1861 December 2, Wilmington, to "Dear Children" / Thos. Garrett.

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Letter from Thomas Garrett to his children in which he mentions the emancipation bill in Congress.

1 item (4 pages) ; 25 cm.

Haverford College Library

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Haverford College Library

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Garrett, Thomas, 1789-1871

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Abolitionist; joined Pennsylvania Abolition Society in 1818; his home in Wilmington, Del. was a refuge for slaves and an Underground Railroad station which caused Md. to offer a reward of $10,000 for his arrest. Arrested in 1848, convicted, fined. Helped about 2,000 salves to escape. From the description of Deed of sale, 1832 March 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582919 Quaker abolitionist. From the description of Address to the colourd people of St. Helena...