Letter from Gerrit Smith, Petersboro, [New York], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 April 6

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Title:
Letter from Gerrit Smith, Petersboro, [New York], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1839 April 6
Description:
Gerritt Smith writes to Maria Weston Chapman quoting his wife's desire to become well acquainted with the Chapmans" and expresses his agreement with her wish. But his property concerns prevent him from his "ardent desire." He had much talk with Henry C. Wright about anti-slavery matters. Wright is to preach with them tomorrow. He is distressed by the dissentions which she's described in her letter to him. He asks if she will come to New York.
Author:
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Addressee:
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Date:
April 6, 1839
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Women abolitionists--United States--History--19th century--Correspondence
Women social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Religious aspects--Christianity--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Lectures and lecturing--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--United States
Women social reformers--United States
Antislavery movements--United States
Christianity
Lectures and lecturing
Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Wright, Henry Clarke, 1797-1870
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Extent:
1 leaf (3 p.) ; 26 cm.
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Place of origin:
Petersboro, [New York]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5910525
Call #:
MS A.9.2 v.11, p.76
Barcode:
39999085842076