Correspondence, Sept. 16, 1844-1876.

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Correspondence, Sept. 16, 1844-1876.

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Correspondence between a prominent American abolitionist and other abolitionists and writers. One letter to Sir Richard Henry Dana, Sr. outlines the history of The Anti-Slavery Society; lists many of the periodical's noted American and European contributors; and requests Dana to write an article for The liberty bell. Other letters discuss anti-slavery activities and racism. Correspondence from George Thompson, English abolitionist, barred from The U.S. because of his anti-slavery activities mentions funds raised for William Lloyd Garrison. Other correspondents includ Louise Jane Park Hall, Samuel Gridley Howe, and Charles K. Whipple.

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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