Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Oliver Johnson, May 5, 1863

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Place of origin:
Boston, [Mass.]
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
William Lloyd Garrison tells of his plans for the anniversary meeting. He writes: "I do not wish or intend to make any speech during the meetings. Personally, I am tired of speech-making, and, therefore, am glad that we are apparently so near the end of our great conflict." The speakers for the opening session are: James Renwick Sloane, Theodore Dwight Weld, and Robert Purvis. Theodore Tilton and Wendell Phillips are secured speakers for the evening session. Geritt Smith donated $100 to the American Anti-Slavery Society. Garrison remarks on the great popularity of Anna E. Dickinson. Dr. George Barrell Cheever may offer a prayer at the opening of the meeting. The committee investigating the condition of colored people wants J. M. W. Yerrinton to "report proceedings, &c." in New Orleans. Garrison does not want his name included in the call of the Progressive Friends' meeting. Wendell Phillips is not going to England.
Notes (citation):
Merrill, Walter M. Letters of William Lloyd Garrison, v.5, no.58.
Identifier:
3134967
Call #:
Ms.A.1.1 v.6, p.58
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