Letter from Lydia Mott, Albany, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, August 6th 1858

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Title:
Letter from Lydia Mott, Albany, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, August 6th 1858
Description:
Lydia Mott writes William Lloyd Garrison stating that she has learned, through Aaron Macy Powell, of Garrison's intention to visit the Catskill Mountains, and proposes that he extend his journey to Albany so as to pay her a visit. Mott informs Garrison that Samuel Joseph May made "some very beautiful remarks in relation to Death" at a gathering of friends and neighbors mourning the passing of a mutual friend's child.
Author:
Mott, Lydia, 1806-1875
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
August 6, 1858
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--United States--History--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
Mott, Lydia, 1806-1875
Powell, Aaron M. (Aaron Macy), 1832-1899
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 22.8 x 17.8 cm.
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
Albany, [N.Y.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
5070910
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.28, p.114
Barcode:
39999066762368