Letter from James Ballard, Bennington, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 Jan[uary] 8

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Title:
Letter from James Ballard, Bennington, [Vermont], to William Lloyd Garrison, 1834 Jan[uary] 8
Description:
James Ballard writes to William Lloyd Garrison acknowledging that he received Garrison's last letter, "a fresh testimonial that the affection which I know you once had for me has not abated." He says he "feel[s] as though I was willing to do anything in my power to help forward the day when our colored brethren shall be treated like men." Ballard then describes his cancellation of his subscription to the Vermont Chronicle, stating that he is "not willing to patronize a paper that will lend its influence to support slavery." He also shares his regret for being unable to attend the "National Convention" and tells Garrison that his school has "formed themselves into an abolition Society" and he will send him a copy of their constitution. After his autograph, Ballard adds that his wife "desires an affectionate remembrance" and includes the date Feb[ruary] 17, 1834.
Author:
Ballard, James, 1805-1881
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
January 8, 1834
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States
Social reformers--United States
Ballard, James, 1805-1881
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 25 cm.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
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Place of origin:
Bennington, [Vermont]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5707589
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.4, p.2A
Barcode:
39999086046461