Letter from Andrew Robeson, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1848 Jan[uar]y 11th

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Andrew Robeson, New Bedford, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1848 Jan[uar]y 11th
Description:
Andrew Robeson writes to William Lloyd Garrison that he is pleased to subscribe to the Anti-Sabbath Convention as it does not conflict with his views. He describes the Sabbath as "a state of the mind [and] not a particular day of the week." Robeson also is pleased Garrison's health is improving and tells him that when he comes to New Bedford to "remember that we are to be favoured with your company."
Author:
Robeson, Andrew, 1787-1862
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
January 11, 1848
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
Robeson, Andrew, 1787-1862
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (1 p.) ; 26 x 21 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2v23x118q
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Place of origin:
New Bedford, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on pale blue paper. In the head- spine corner there is an embossed horizontal oval, with a small checkmark and number "7" written on top of it pencil. Just above the first line of the letter, towards the fore edge, there is a purple oval stamp enclosing the words "Garrison MSS."
Identifier:
4732996
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.18, p.7
Barcode:
39999085503819