Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, April 5, 1876

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Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, April 5, 1876
Description:
Oliver Johnson writes to William Lloyd Garrison recounting his labors of late on behalf of his new undertaking, having assumed control of the Orange Journal. Johnson states that such an endeavor is a risk, but states that the journal has been in existence for 22 years despite never having been well-managed, and that owing to the social and economic demographics of Orange, he expects that he may do well for himself in the venture. Johnson states that he is pleased to become his own employer, and that Wendell Phillips has been very encouraging to him. Johnson offers pleasure at learning of Garrison's slow recovery, and states that, despite the presence of his children and grandchildren, his home must feel "almost desolate" in the absence of Helen. Johnson states that he is unsure if he will be able to attend the Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends that year.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
April 5, 1876
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
Antislavery movements--United States
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Pennsylvania Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends (1853-1940)
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Liberator (Boston, Mass. : 1831)
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 24.9 x 18.7 cm.
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Terms of Use:
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Place of origin:
New York, [N.Y.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Identifier:
4665107
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.38, p.49A
Barcode:
39999066765569