Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, June 24, 1872

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Title:
Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garrison, June 24, 1872
Description:
Oliver Johnson writes William Lloyd Garrison upon his return from Longwood, Pennsylvania, to New York City, to report on both the funeral of his wife Mary Anne, and the Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends. Johnson states that Mary Anne's funeral service was "very tender and consoling", and that Garrison's address was read at the service. Johnson states that the "labor and excitement" of the Yearly Meeting were a "positive relief" to him, and that the meeting was one of their best, with Mary Livermore more than justifying the predictions made of her by Garrison. Johnson closes in detailing the sense of loneliness, grief, and loss following the passing of his wife of forty years.
Author:
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
June 24, 1872
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
Suffragists
Pennsylvania Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends (1853-1940)
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
Livermore, Mary A. (Mary Ashton), 1820-1905
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 26.2 x 20.5 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:
4665017
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.37, p.38A
Barcode:
39999066766757