In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan calls Garrison's project "a noble enterprise". He says that while he is "not sufficiently acquainted with you [to judge] whether you posse More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan calls Garrison's project "a noble enterprise". He says that while he is "not sufficiently acquainted with you [to judge] whether you posse More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing his happiness to hear that Garrison is "about establishing a paper in Boston." Forten declares, "I hope your efforts may not be in vain; and may the 'Lib More
Samuel E. Sewall writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that it is "important if you wish your lecture to be well attended" to place a notice in Boston newspapers. Sewall advises Garrison to contact the " More
Simeon S. Jocelyn writes to William Lloyd Garrison mentioning the "disgraceful doings of our city" and the need to educate the public about "the necessity of improvement of the free colored people". He tells Ga More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Simeon S. Jocelyn declares that "Sweet Reliance now on God - holy fortitude and .. patient zeal must characterize our step in this majestic and glorious cause." He then More
Samuel Joseph may writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking why he did not stop in Brooklyn on his return, telling him that "I have looked for you every day for a fortnight." He tells Garrison he "wrote anew my S More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan sends Garrison $100 "to be applied to the distribution of your paper to the leading men in our country." He also encourages Garrison to us More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him "the Liberator is highly valued here by all who have had opportunity to judge of it and others who have already heard of it are very anxious to peruse i More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan sends Garrison $100 "to be applied to the distribution of your paper to the leading men in our country." He also encourages Garrison to us More
Lydia White writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing her desire to assist in "the support and circulation of the Liberator" and sending Garrison the names of four new subscribers, promising to "cheerfully embra More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan sends Garrison $100 "to be applied to the distribution of your paper to the leading men in our country." He also encourages Garrison to us More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him the latest annual report from the [American] Colonization Society and discussing the Independence Day speech of John Quincy Adams. Forten says that he a More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan describes a letter he received from a Charleston, South Carolina, "which stated that there had been much excitement there in consequence o More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Samuel Joseph May praises Garrison's "fearless, self-devoted spirit" in the antislavery cause and confesses that Garrison's "arguments and facts fully convinced my unde More
Simeon S. Jocelyn writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him he is "anxious" to receive the Liberator and thinks he "may to some extent promote its circulation here" with the help of I.L. Cross. He says he wa More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Forten sends him "two numbers of the Pennsylvania Inquirer, containing some strictures on the repeal of the Marriage Law in Massachusetts." He criticizes the auth More
Ellis Gray Loring writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him that he was "by an unanimous vote, elected a member of the Franklin Debating Society." Loring continues to state that the next meeting will be "p More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Forten sends him "two numbers of the Pennsylvania Inquirer, containing some strictures on the repeal of the Marriage Law in Massachusetts." He criticizes the auth More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him "the Liberator is highly valued here by all who have had opportunity to judge of it and others who have already heard of it are very anxious to peruse i More
Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking what he is "doing in the great cause you have espoused and with what success." May reports that "slavery has been the topic of frequent conversations" i More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan sends Garrison $100 "to be applied to the distribution of your paper to the leading men in our country." He also encourages Garrison to us More
Robert Dale Owen writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him "a pamphlet now very rare if not altogether out of print," that belonged to his father, Robert Owen. He tells Garrison that "Though differing on the More
Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him money to pay for the Liberator and commenting that it was best Garrison did not come to Brooklyn to lecture, as May had requested, because the "roa More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Francis Wayland explains his reasons for requesting Garrison stop sending him the Liberator. Wayland states that while he "believe[s] as strongly as any More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan acknowledges the receipt of Garrison's last letter and says that Garrison's explanation about copies of the Liberator appearing in Charles More
Lydia White writes to William Lloyd Garrison after hearing "that the people of Boston and New Hampshire are becoming uneasy with using the produce of slave labor". She regrets, "that we have not a full supply a More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Simeon S. Jocelyn asks Garrison to send him copies of his "Address to the People of Color" for him to sell in New Haven, asking, "Why cannot thousands of them be sold i More
Lydia White writes to William Lloyd Garrison after hearing "that the people of Boston and New Hampshire are becoming uneasy with using the produce of slave labor". She regrets, "that we have not a full supply a More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him "the Liberator is highly valued here by all who have had opportunity to judge of it and others who have already heard of it are very anxious to peruse i More
Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him "eight pages more of my sermon." He explains that he has enlarged it since it was delivered in Boston and has preached this newer sermon to his con More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison pleased that Garrison "is still urging onward unintimidated by the many threats of personal violence from the South." He discusses the Southern hatred for the Liber More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison regretting that "Mrs. Stansbury of Trenton, N[ew] Jersey has presented 1,000 dollars to the Colonization Society" when the funds could be better used to encourage " More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing his lecture delivered in "the large town Hall in Lowell" to what was "said to be the largest audience ever assembled there." Buffum reports that "we hav More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Samuel Joseph May writes that the letter will be given to Garrison "by Mr. [Charles] Webber a worthy young man who is engaged to publish our paper and now goes to Bosto More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, "A Slave Holder" insists that Garrison stop sending his newspaper, the Liberator, "to a female at the South whose rights you have trampled upon long enough .." The auth More
Samuel J. May writes to William Lloyd Garrison requesting a copy of an earlier Liberator as he "wish[es] to preserve a complete file." He then comments on some recent articles in the Liberator before discussing More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp sending them a letter from Lowell to include in the Liberator (the letter appears in the Liberator of October 27, 1832 [Vol. II, no. 43]) and expla More
Henry Egbert Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing his efforts "to impress upon the free People of color the importance of Sending one or two delegates to represent them in the Philad[elphi]a Conve More
Nathan Winslow writes to William Lloyd Garrison celebrating Garrison's success "in forming a New-England Anti-Slavery Society in Boston". He hopes that the Liberator will now increase its circulation enough "to More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing a work Garrison is about to publish (likely his "Thoughts on African Colonization"), sharing his hope that it "may be the means of opposing, in full, the More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing an address he heard from "friend [Joshua Noble] Danforth". Buffum quotes from the address, including a theoretical story about the result of immediate e More
In this handwritten copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan asks Garrison to write to Thedore Dwight Weld and offer to pay his expenses. Tappan says he will then pay Garrison. Courtesy of Bost More
Samuel J. May writes to William Lloyd Garrison requesting a copy of an earlier Liberator as he "wish[es] to preserve a complete file." He then comments on some recent articles in the Liberator before discussing More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison apologizing for not responding sooner to his last letter and assuring him that the pleasure of Garrison's visit was mutual. Forten calls such visits, "cheering, the More
Samuel Joseph May writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for sending "the present of 50 copies" of his Discourse and encouraging him to visit Brooklyn sometime during the month. He then discusses his new More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Nathan Winslow discusses a potential visit by Garrison and suggests that he "defer it a few weeks" as they are planning to organize an antislavery society and believe t More
Lydia White writes to William Lloyd Garrison encouraging him "to let nothing cast thee down as to prevent thee from reaching forth a hand of help to the colored people in their debates or plans". She agrees wit More
James Forten writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing a work Garrison is about to publish (likely his "Thoughts on African Colonization"), sharing his hope that it "may be the means of opposing, in full, the More
Writing on behalf of the Female Literary Association, Sarah Mapps Douglass writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp "to purchase a few copies of [Garrison's pamphlet] 'Thoughts on Colonization'". She of More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Egbert Benson reports to Garrison that some new subscribers have not yet received their first copies of the Liberator and sends him money for another new subscrib More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing an address he heard from "friend [Joshua Noble] Danforth". Buffum quotes from the address, including a theoretical story about the result of immediate e More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing an address he heard from "friend [Joshua Noble] Danforth". Buffum quotes from the address, including a theoretical story about the result of immediate e More
Lester Anson Miller writes William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp to send them the sum of $2 in way of payment for his subscription to the Liberator. In a second letter addressed solely to Garrison, Miller enth More
In this handwritten copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan thanks Garrison for sending him $100 and says he is "gratified with the appearance of your paper since its enlargement." He then com More
Lester Anson Miller writes to William Lloyd Garrison explaining that he has not recieved 5 numbers of the Liberator. He asks Garrison to forward them to his location at Woodstock and describes arguments with hi More
In this handwritten copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan praises Garrison's pamphlet (possibly his "Thoughts on African Colonization") and advises him to send copies to "Mr. Havens .. with More
John Kenrick writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him money for Benjamin Lundy's newspaper, The Genius of Universal Emancipation. Kenrick says he has "supported that work from the beginning" and also sends More
Arthur Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing sending him $100 "for the additional 50 copies of your paper distributed by my request." He asks Garrison to write to him and to send his copy of the Li More
In this poem written by William Lloyd Garrison, he describes the joy of sleeping although being imprisoned in jail. "Even to this desolate place - Thou com'st, as 'twere a palace trimm'd with gold," Garrison wr More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison, telling him of discussions held "relative to sending an Agent to England to collect subscriptions for our proposed school for colored youth" and the decision that More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arnold Buffum discusses two lectures he delivered in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He tells Garrison about one man who asked about his connection to Garrison and another, More
James Frederick Otis writes to William Lloyd Garrison wishing him "success in the cause" and remarking that Garrison's zeal "deserves so much praise and encouragement." He then says that while he agrees with Ga More
Henry Egbert Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison saying he is "exceedingly rejoiced to hear" that Garrison will visit him soon, promising to "do every thing in our power to make it pleasant and agreeable to More
In this typed copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan discusses Theodore Dwight Weld, an "agent of the Manual Labor School Society." Tappan calls Weld, "a young man of very uncommon promise" a More
Simeon Smith Jocelyn writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing the attached circular, telling Garrison it has been "two years since I penned the brief description of slavery on the opposite side of this sheet More
James Ballard writes to William Lloyd Garrison requesting him to send him a copy of his "book against the Colonization Society" (Garrison's "Thoughts on African Colonization") and giving him two dollars to pay More
Samuel J. May writes to William Lloyd Garrison requesting a copy of an earlier Liberator as he "wish[es] to preserve a complete file." He then comments on some recent articles in the Liberator before discussing More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Egbert Benson reports to Garrison that some new subscribers have not yet received their first copies of the Liberator and sends him money for another new subscrib More
In this handwritten copy of a letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Arthur Tappan praises Garrison's pamphlet (possibly his "Thoughts on African Colonization") and advises him to send copies to "Mr. Havens .. with More
Samuel J. May writes to William Lloyd Garrison requesting a copy of an earlier Liberator as he "wish[es] to preserve a complete file." He then comments on some recent articles in the Liberator before discussing More
John Kenrick writes to William Lloyd Garrison sending him money for Benjamin Lundy's newspaper, The Genius of Universal Emancipation. Kenrick says he has "supported that work from the beginning" and also sends More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Egbert Benson reports to Garrison that some new subscribers have not yet received their first copies of the Liberator and sends him money for another new subscrib More
James P. Stewart and Robert W. Patterson write to William Lloyd Garrison stating that their community has discussed both the ideas of Garrison and his Liberator, as well as those of the American Colonization So More
Simeon Smith Jocelyn writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing his regret at not being able to attend the annual meeting of the New England Anti-Slavery Society. He asks if a letter he wrote "on the subject o More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Egbert Benson reports to Garrison that some new subscribers have not yet received their first copies of the Liberator and sends him money for another new subscrib More
Henry Egbert Benson writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp acknowledging the recipt of their circular and assuring them that "the Liberator shall never go down for want of support as long as there is More
George William Benson writes Samuel Joseph May concerning a horse owned by a Mr. Adams, informing May that Adams will be in Brooklyn the following week, by which time May ought to have made up his mind concerni More
Lester Anson Miller writes this letter to William Lloyd Garrison in the form of a rhyming poem. He tells Garrison that his parents have allowed to him receive the Liberator but although, "I still desire to see More
Arnold Buffum writes to William Lloyd Garrison describing an address he heard from "friend [Joshua Noble] Danforth". Buffum quotes from the address, including a theoretical story about the result of immediate e More
Isaac Winslow writes to William Lloyd Garrison in answer to his circular, assuring him "that you would find some friends to assist you .. in your vocation." He tells Garrison that his brother, Nathan Winslow, " More
Oliver Johnson writes to William Lloyd Garrison notifying him of his "movements in relation to the subjects of slavery and colonization." He says that his work has assured him that "the principles of the New En More
Arthur Tappan writes to William Lloyd Garrison offering to "advance the money on a note of hand (that will be punctually paid) .. at a bank in Boston in three months if this will accomodate the society [the New More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp, Elizabeth Brewer, Secretary for a society, mentions her efforts "to aid the colored females in forming an Anti-Slavery Society by themselves." She sends More
James Frederick Otis writes to William Lloyd Garrison wishing him success on his trip to England, calling it "a pious undertaking." Otis states that "overseas they are in all the agitation of a popular reform" More
Joseph Cassey writes to William Lloyd Garrison explaining that while people are interested in the periodical, the Abolitionist, "there exists in many cases a want of ability" as many African-Americans are "dest More
Emery Brown and Louis O. Cowan write to William Lloyd Garrison acknowledging the recieipt of a package containing Garrison's "Thoughts on African Colonization" along with "other interesting pamphlets favorable More
Thomas Williams writes to William Lloyd Garrison and Isaac Knapp introducing himself as the corresponding secretary for the Providence Anti-Slavery Society. Williams informs them that the Society wishes to purc More
Abraham Lidden Cox writes to William Lloyd Garrison informing him of resolutions passed by the Executive Committee of the American Anti-Slavery Society about Garrison's "statement in reference to the affairs of More