Letter from S.C. Wheeler, Groton, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]50 Nov[ember] 18

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Title:
Letter from S.C. Wheeler, Groton, [Massachusetts], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]50 Nov[ember] 18
Description:
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, S.C. Wheeler describes how the news of George Thompson "arrival in this country filled my heart with joy" and he hopes that Americans would "appreciate his splendid abilities, his great services in behalf of true Republicanism, and his noble character." He questions Garrison about the planned reception for Thompson and says that if the rumors are correct he will "feel indignant, yes, mad". Wheeler blames the change in reception on "Hunkerism, alias Websterism!", claiming that "it is conduct just mean enough ... to be prompted by such a shiny reptile as Websterism." He asks Garrison if it is true that Thompson delivered his first speech ever in the country in Groton and asks if he will come visit it again on this trip and possibly deliver a lecture in the town.
Author:
Wheeler, S. C.
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
[November 18, 1850]
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--England--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
Wheeler, S. C.
Thompson, George, 1804-1878
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Places:
England
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/2z10z307g
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Place of origin:
Groton, [Massachusetts]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Notes (date):
This date is inferred.
Identifier:
5119322
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.19, p.100
Barcode:
39999085429924