Letter from Joshua Coffin, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1842 Sept[ember] 26

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Title:
Letter from Joshua Coffin, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Maria Weston Chapman, 1842 Sept[ember] 26
Description:
Joshua Coffin writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to a letter about the escape of fugitive slaves. He writes, "there are now 31 persons here, men, women and children who are on their way to Canada & will start tomorrow morning." He tells about the excitement of the owners and the rewards offered for the fugitive slaves. The slaves' money was expended during the 12 days they were secreted in Baltimore. More fugitives are expected. As a final resort the writer turns to Maria for aid, and hopes she may appeal to to Boston female anti-slavery society. In Philadelphia there is a need of caution for fear of betrayal, and the management of the migration lies in the hands of a few.
Author:
Coffin, Joshua, 1792-1864
Addressee:
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Date:
September 26, 1842
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--Societies, etc--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Meetings--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Anti-slavery fairs--United States--History--19th century
Fugitive slaves--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--United States
Women social reformers--United States
Antislavery movements--United States
Societies
Meetings
Fugitive slaves--United States
Boston Female Anti-slavery Society
Coffin, Joshua, 1792-1864
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 25 cm.
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
6052790
Call #:
MS A.9.2 v.17, p.96
Barcode:
39999085845657