Letter from Abby Kelley Foster, Lynn, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, 12 Mo[nth] 19th [day] '37

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Title:
Letter from Abby Kelley Foster, Lynn, [Mass.], to Maria Weston Chapman, 12 Mo[nth] 19th [day] '37
Addressee:
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Author:
Foster, Abby Kelley, 1811-1887
Date:
December 19, 1837
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Collection (local):
Anti-Slavery Collection
Subjects:
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston--19th century--Correspondence
Antislavery movements--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
Peace
Boston Female Anti-slavery Society
Chapman, Maria Weston, 1806-1885
Foster, Abby Kelley, 1811-1887
Places:
Massachusetts > Suffolk (county) > Boston
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 8 x 5 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/7s75fq53v
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Lynn, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Peace has lately claimed much of Abby Kelley [Foster]'s attention because the anti-slavery cause has gotten in the hands of politicians. She sees difficulties in the way of peace.
In the postscript, Abby Kelley Foster praises Maria W. Chapman's Report to the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society. She is sending Lydia G. Keene to attend the fair in her stead.
Identifier:
2803296
Call #:
Ms.A.9.2 v.9, p.104A
Barcode:
39999066788181
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