Letter from William P. Powell, New York, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison, 27 Nov[embe]r 1863

Item Information

Title:
Letter from William P. Powell, New York, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison, 27 Nov[embe]r 1863
Description:
William P. Powell writes to Garrison informing him of his acceptance of Garrison's invitation to the 30th annual meeting of the American Anti-Slavery Society, stating that it is "the duty of every true friend of the cause to be present", and opining that slavery is "on its last legs". Powell requests Garrion's permission that he might read Garrison's "noble declaration of sentiments" at the meeting.
Author:
Powell, William P.
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
November 27, 1863
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--Congresses--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Congresses and conventions
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
African American abolitionists
Powell, William P.
American Anti-Slavery Society
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (2 p.) ; 12.6 x 20.4 cm.
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Place of origin:
New York, N.Y
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript is composed on stationary bearing the heading of "Sailor's Home", located at "No. 2 Dover St. [New York, N.Y.]"
Identifier:
4510570
Call #:
MS A.1.2 v.32, p.70B
Barcode:
39999089661779