James Miller McKim writes to John Bishop Estlin in regards to antislavery matters in Philadelphia. He discusses the events at an antislavery meeting and remarks, "a large hall, capable of seating 1000 persons w More
Isabella Massie writes to John Bishop Estlin thanking him for his encouragements and for the books he sent. She writes about her views on slavery and religion within the cause. She writes, "i feel greatly your More
E. Waring writes to John Bishop Estlin in regards to him contributing a copy of his volume to the Boston antislavery Bazaar. He writes that he hopes his daughters will take advantage of his kindness to inspect More
George Thompson writes to Maria Weston Chapman in regards to his lodgings in Paris where he has a "humble but very comfortable room and an obliging English lady takes care of me." He will be busy writing all da More
George Thompson writes to Anne Warren Weston in regards to speaking at a convention in Petersboro, New York. Frederick Douglass also spoke at this convention on the second day. He spoke of Henry Clay's scheme o More
George Thompson writes to Maria Weston Chapman sending her his sympathies in her affliction "in conveyance of the tidings you have received from the other side of the Atlantic." He had determined not to enter t More
Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to asking her to send a copy of a book by Bigelow on to Miss Weston. He writes of an omission in a letter to Garrison printed in the Examiner. He thanks More
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to receiving from John Bishop Estlin a copy of Webb's pamphlet. He writes that the exposure of Scoble is "severe, and to prove, to them, damaging but is d More
Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to Estlin's address to the Ministers. She was "shocked and grieved to read a letter of his [Albert Barnes] in the Antislavery Standard proving that he and o More
Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to receiving a cheap edition of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Maria Webb and "the ladies in her train are quite in a furor" over the idea. He wishes people would More
Henry Crabb Robinson writes to John Bishop Estlin requesting that he "breakfast" with him and to bring J.M. McKim to join them. He writes about anti-slavery discussions occuring and whether the "Anti-Sl. Abol: More
Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to finding difficulty in getting to a meeting at Mrs. Follen's house. She speaks of George Thompson's sufferings of his recent trials. She sent Thompson's " More
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb in regards to not being competent "to alter any thing. You have more knowledge than I have on the branch of the subject to wh[ich] the paper relates and a better jud More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Sarah Allibone Speakman McKim regarding praise of Mr. McKim's character. She writes that he and "Miss Pugh have made me know you very well & love you very much, & we feel as if you fo More
Sarah Allibone Speakman McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin on June 17, 1853 thanking her and her father for taking care of her husband while he is ill during his visit to England. She hopes he will be able to "re More
Henry Crabb Robinson writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to trying to find the papers and pamphlets and "cannot find the Inquirers you asked me to send." He says his greatest fault is taking them from [James More
Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to the last issue of the Anti-Slavery Advocate which "did not have much novelty in it." He sends her the last Standard. He discusses the attitudes of the More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Sarah Allibone Speakman McKim regarding her friendship with Mr. McKim as well as abolitionist news. She writes that "for several years past it has fallen to the lot of my Father & mys More
Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to publishing Garrison's speech at the Platform of the American anti-slavery society recently delivered at he New England convention. He speaks well of M More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding Mr. Steinthal of Bridgewater planning a meeting for the 18th of September in the hope that he will be able to attend. Her father wants him to visit that p More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding her father's health condition. She writes, "His medical friends think it safest for him thus to follow inclination & to give himself up to rest as long as More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim in regards to making plans for antislavery affairs. She writes, "If you would be disabused of the idea that we are no longer to be depended upon to pilot the cause More
Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to the meeting at the British & Foreign Bible Society. She fears that the pro-slavery ministers will prevail and that the "hideous buttresses of Slavery wil More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim wishing him safe travels to America and news of her father's recovery. She writes, "He is as placid & contented as ever, & enjoys reading, but suffers after it from More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding his missing property being restored to him. She writes that her father enjoyed his company and inquires when he will be returning to visit them. She write More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to James Miller McKim regarding her disappointment in him not visiting. She writes of the danger of her father holding "continuous and exciting conversation" while he is bedridden but st More
S. Alfred Steinthal writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to an "anti-slavery skirmish" that occured at a meeting on the topic of persecutions which "Protestants have to endure for consciousness sake in Catholi More
S. Alfred Steinthal (1826-1910) writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to Mr. May's letter on the Manchester Conference. He says they passed strong resolutions cooperating with the American Anti-Slavery Society More
Louis Alexis Chamerovzow writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his letters on the Liberator and the Manchester Conference. He writes of John Scoble's successor and remarks "I am under the impression they mis More
Charles F. Hovey writes to Mary Anne Estlin regarding his plans to write her a letter once he's arrived in America. He writes that Mr. Webb is expected to visit him. He asks that she give her father a heartfelt More
Charles F. Hovey writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his passage home and apologizes for not writing sooner. He writes of reading of Mr. Pillsbury in the Liberator. He inquires into the character of Harrie More
Isabella Massie writes to Mary Anne Estlin on Aug[ust] 14 [1854] in regards to asking about anti-slavery news and asking about the health of her father. She writes that Miss Weston brought her a sermon preached More
Francis Bishop writes to Mary Anne Estlin on November 30, 1854 in regards to the conference he attended with abolitionists from the American Anti-Slavery Society. He writes about resolutions that were discussed More
Mary Estlin writes to Louis Alexander Chamerovzow regarding her lack of communication because of her father's ill health. She writes of his feeling in connection with the recent letter of Mr. Pillsbury publishe More
Louis Alexis Chamerovzow writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to doing "Parker Pillsbury an injustice in supposing that it was possible he had taken advantage to the utmost of a very valid plea for not speakin More
Louis Alexis Chamerovzow writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his visit and travels to Versailles with Mrs. Chapman and her "elegant family." He discusses Mrs. Chapman and Miss Weston and their opinions of More
Louis Alexis Chamerovzow writes to John Bishop Estlin in regards to being ill. The printing of the conference proceedings has been delayed due to the Christmas holidays. He is astonished that any doubt should b More
James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to antislavery news. His assistant, William Still, is in Canada while he is in the office in Philadelphia. He writes of providing help for 18 fugitives w More
Rebecca Moore writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to her recollection of the Conference that both John Bishop Estlin and George Thompson spoke. She writes that she believes George Thompson speech was given be More
James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to information he obtained from encyclopedias on the national history of the tomato, sweet potato and lima bean. He writes a story involving Mrs. Motts. More
James Miller McKim writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to reading her letter sent to Miss Pugh and urges her to take care of her health. He says, "The cause..can do without you..you have everything in the wor More
Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to sending her a newspaper containing a report of the city meeting he attended. This report contained information on a Traffic affair and sympathy towards More
Ellen Richardson writes to WIlliam Lloyd Garrison informing him that she has heard he is "actually engaged in collecting a fund pursuant to my purpose." She discusses their friend George Thompson and his financ More
William Robson writes to William Lloyd Garrison stating, "Your abolition summer is verily at hand. Your harvest is ripening apace." Robson expresses his belief that "a separation of the states in inevitable" cl More
George Thompson writes to Richard Davis Webb promising to send him a letter for the Advocate gathering "up the odds and ends of Antislavery news in this region and also embodying some extracts from letters I ha More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison about his work for the Anti-slavery cause in Newcastle, England. He tells Garrison that he is "a deeply interested observer of late events" in the United States More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison about his work and "lecturing upon the American question" in support of the Union during the American Civil War. He also mentions his work through the London Ema More
In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, George Thompson lists all of the cities throughout England and Scotland where he has held meetings "on the American question" since he last wrote to Garrison. He descri More
Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his times in England before the Civil War. He writes an analysis of the reasons for going to war and remarks, "The relation of the states to the Federa More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison telling him that he has read portions of Garrison's last letter aloud during antislavery meetings across England. He writes about the success of the movement in More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison about several speeches he has made "for the purpose of showing how completely the sceptre has departed from King Cotton." He asserts that "The Rebels may burn th More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison about his upcoming antislavery meetings and one in particular to which he "attach[es] great importance to the demonstration". He also thanks Garrison for a photo More
Samuel Joseph May writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his delay in sending her a letter. He and the Board of Directors thank her for her and Mrs. Nichol's donations to the cause of the Freedmen. He hopes s More
Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to his sorrow over the death of Abraham Lincoln: "What sorrowful news this is about poor Abraham Lincoln-next to Washington the greatest of American pres More
Richard Davis Webb writes to Mary Anne Estlin in regards to returning Miss Pugh's letter and comments on it. He is to go to Manchester to the S.S. to meet Mary Anne. He writes regarding his niece who is returni More
Thomas Phillips writes William Lloyd Garrison stating that his colleagues in London had thought it a poor time for him to travel to Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Phillips informs Garrison that Andrew Paton More
Thomas Holliday Barker writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for this "very kind and pleasing letter" and sharing his hope to see him soon. He asks if he can tell the "antislavery friends that you will More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison enclosing "a note from H[enry] C[larke] Wright, which has come to me under cover from Mrs. Brigham" (not included). Thompson also discusses sending a letter to " More
Thomas Phillips informs William Lloyd Garrison of a change in the proposed date of the "Intitute Meeting", as suggested by John Taylor. Phillips informs Garrison that their friends in Bradford are intent on hol More
Robert Rae offers William Lloyd Garrison the thanks and appreciation of the committee of the National Temperance League for Garrison's assent to meet them upon his return to London, and states that they trust h More
George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison that he "feel[s] very low & very lonely" since Garrison left Manchester he and shares his wish that he could accompany him on his "journeyings in my country". He More
Charles Savile Roundell informs Thomas Bayley Potter of his assent to "gladly serve" on the committee of the Cobden Club, and notes his keen interest in the position. Roundell requests that Potter oblige him by More
George Thompson writes to Helen Eliza Garrison in regards to her husband's seasickness preventing him from writing a letter to her. He hopes once they reach past Newfoundland they'll have a smooth voyage. Thank More
S. Alfred Steinthal writes William Lloyd Garrison to inform him that his good friends Mr. Henry J. Wilson and Reverend T. R. Gladstone will be visiting the United States on behalf of the "British, Continental a More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison telling him that the sunny weather he experienced during his tour of Evesham left him with "a fairer impression of our scenery [and] climate than they general More
Francis Jackson Garrison writes to Mary Anne Estlin inquiring into whether she will call upon them tomorrow and says "we hope you are not over fatigued by your many engagements!" A second letter written a day l More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison in regards to his agenda while he is in Bristol. She writes that her "arrangements for your dear Father are only to give him rest & refreshment..we shall limi More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison on August 17,1877 in regards to his travels with Mr. Wicksteed. She is grieved to hear of Mr. Villard's sad illness. She writes Miss Lupton's planning for whe More
Henry Vincent writes to Francis Jackson Garrison welcoming him "to Old England." He invites Garrison to stay with him in London, telling him that they have access to all of London "quickly and cheaply", but tha More
James Stuart, writing on behalf of an ill Josephine Butler, informs William Lloyd Garrison that George Butler sends enclosed a copy of "Three addresses", which Stuart states are written in both English and Fren More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison wishing he enjoyed his "long days excursionizing." She describes "how intensely [she] enjoyed" her time with his father [William Lloyd Garrison] and wishes th More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison regarding his meeting with "our beloved friend Mrs. Nichol." She writes of her looking forward to seeing him North Wales & joining him in Liverpool or in St. More
Mary Anne Estlin writes to Francis Jackson Garrison in regards to a previous letter that failed to reach him enclosing Mr. Wicksteed's programme and writes his suggestions for Frank's travels. She wishes to joi More
In this letter, possibly to William Lloyd Garrison, F.J. Thompson introduces his cousin, Jane E. Metford, "who is on a visit to America on a Temperance Mission in connection with the J. Of T." Thompson says tha More