Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, London, [England], to Helen Eliza Garrison, July 3, 1840

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Place of origin:
London, [England]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
William Lloyd Garrison rejoices at the birth of his son Wendell Phillips Garrison. William L. Garrison has decided to stay abroad another month. Nathaniel P. Rogers is reluctant to take charge of the National Anti-Slavery Standard. The delegates to the convention were splendidly entertained by Mrs. Amelia Opie and the Quaker banker, Samuel Gurney. The Duchess of Sutherland desires an interview with Garrison. Benjamin R. Haydon is doing a painting of the convention; Garrison will sit for his portrait tomorrow. Garrison has seen Lady Byron repeatedly. Charles L. Remond is received everywhere. Lucretia Mott wins "golden opinions." Garrison will go to see Thomas Clarkson and Harriet Martineau.
Notes (citation):
Merrill, Walter M. Letters of William Lloyd Garrison, v.2, no.202.
Identifier:
3134606
Call #:
Ms.A.1.1 v.3, p.52
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