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Letter from Aaron Macy Powell, Ghent, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison, to Oct[ober] 9, 1861

Item Information

Title:
Letter from Aaron Macy Powell, Ghent, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison, to Oct[ober] 9, 1861
Description:
Aaron Macy Powell informs William Lloyd Garrison that he has read "with great satisfaction" Garrison's statement of "the principles and objects of the Am. Anti Slavery Society" published in the previous issue of the "Liberator", which he declares to be a fitting retort to the "calumnies of Northern traitors". Powell inquires if the American Anti-Slavery Society publish this in the form of a "cheap tract" for distribution, and weighs in in favor of the idea. Powell reports that months of rest from speaking has invigorated his health, and asserts his desire to recommence his lectures in the service of the cause, albeit in a "more careful way than heretofore". Powell declares his wife's desire to join in the labor of the abolitionist cause, and inquires if she might be able to join him on his lecture tours to distribute tracts, solicit subscriptions, and collect funds. Powell requests that Garrison convey this request on their behalf to the Executive Committee.
Author:
Powell, Aaron M. (Aaron Macy), 1832-1899
Addressee:
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Date:
October 9, 1861
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
Social reformers--United States--History--19th century
Women abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Antislavery movements--Lectures and lecturing--United States--History--19th century
Abolitionists--United States--History--19th century
Social reformers--United States
Women abolitionists--United States
Lectures and lecturing
Powell, Aaron M. (Aaron Macy), 1832-1899
American Anti-Slavery Society
American Anti-Slavery Society. Executive Committee
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Extent:
1 leaf (4 p.) ; 13.4 x 21.4 cm. + 1 envelope (14 x 7.2 cm.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/m900qd213
Terms of Use:
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No known restrictions on use.
Place of origin:
Ghent, N.Y.
Language:
English
Notes:
Holograph, signed.
Title devised by cataloger.
Manuscript annotated on recto, with "117" in pencil beneath Powell's salutation to Garrison.
Accompanying envelope features a typeset image on recto of a bell with "Proclaim Liberty to ALL the Inhabitants", printed in blue ink.
Identifier:
4716876
Call #:
MS A.1.2. v.31, p.73A
Barcode:
39999032923680