Letter from Gerrit Smith, Peterboro, [New York], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1852 Sept[ember] 11
Description:
Gerrit Smith writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing an article in the Liberator about the Liberty Party convention, saying Garrison has "been misinformed." Smith relays the names of some speakers at the convention, including Frederick Douglass, and claims he wanted to vote for [John P.] Hale and Julian. Smith then shares his opinions of the convention, telling Garrison that he is "not willing to vote for an untrue man." He also states the next Liberty Party convention will be held September 30th, where he expects "Goodell & Foote" to receive the nomination. In the postscript, Smith writes, "I hoped to see you at the ... Womens Rights Convention."
Holograph, signed.
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Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) manuscript composed in black ink on lined paper with an embossed rectangular logo in the head- fore corner. In the head- spine corner, a small checkmark has been drawn in pencil, while under the salutation, the number "89" has also been written in pencil.