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Letter from Charles Stoddard, Boston, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 5....

In this letter, Charles Stoddard congratulates Amos A. Phelps for a certain occurrence in his family (presumably the birth of his son, Edward), and relays news about Dr. Wisner and Dr. Beecher. He also discusse... More

Letter from Joshua Leavitt, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Oct. 6....

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Joshua Leavitt writes about his inability to attend an unnamed convention, Br. Beecher’s lecture, the committee’s plan for Phelps, and Birney’s letters to be sent to Phelps to ... More

Letter from George William Perkins, Meriden, to Amos Augustus Phelps, ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, George William Perkins writes that he is unable to attend "the Board” meeting at Brooklyn owing to ill health. He says Mr. Bacon and Br. Beecher both disagree with “the Board” ... More

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, [Mass.], to Miss Weston, Sept. 11, ...

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Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Letter from Benjamin Rush Plumly, Philad[elphi]a, [Pa.], to William Ll...

Benjamin Rush Plumly issues to William Lloyd Garrison payment for his subscription to the "Liberator". Plumly inquires if Garrison has any recollection or records of receiving a letter postmarked October 1851, ... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Oliver Johnson writes to William Lloyd Garrison expressing his disappointment that Garrison will be unable to join the anti-slavery meeting that Johnson is in the midst of preparing. Johnson states that Henry W... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [Place of publication not identified], to ...

Oliver Johnson notifies William Lloyd Garrison that there is a proposal to alter the publication schedule of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" to permit Johnson to pass his Summer weekends making "great excu... More

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Willia...

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to William Lloyd Garrison rejoicing "in the result of your lecture in N. York" and urging "that all who hate slavery be united if not, in form, at least in fact. Unity is difference... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York, N.Y. ?], to William Lloyd Garri...

Oliver Johnson thanks William Lloyd Garrison for his having agreed to speak at the anti-slavery lecture on December 5 (1854). Johnson asks if Garrison would be free to speak on November 28 (1854) if need be, as... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York, N.Y. ?], to William Lloyd Garri...

Oliver Johnson informs William Lloyd Garrison that the situation concerning the scheduling of speakers for the November 28 (1854) anti-slavery meeting remains unresolved, as Henry Ward Beecher has informed him ... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York, N.Y. ?], to William Lloyd Garri...

Oliver Johnson informs William Lloyd Garrison that the report of Henry Ward Beecher's "Boston Lectures" comes across as "very deficient", and that he regrets having purchased it. He comments that Beecher's call... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, [New York, N.Y. ?], to William Lloyd Garri...

Oliver Johnson stresses to William Lloyd Garrison that should he feel that composing a lecture to be too burdensome at present, he may feel free to speak extemperaneously, and states that it would be his prefer... More

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Willia...

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to William Lloyd Garrison rejoicing "in the result of your lecture in N. York" and urging "that all who hate slavery be united if not, in form, at least in fact. Unity is difference... More

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Willia...

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to William Lloyd Garrison rejoicing "in the result of your lecture in N. York" and urging "that all who hate slavery be united if not, in form, at least in fact. Unity is difference... More

Letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe, [Andover, Massachusetts], to Willia...

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to William Lloyd Garrison rejoicing "in the result of your lecture in N. York" and urging "that all who hate slavery be united if not, in form, at least in fact. Unity is difference... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Philadelphia, [Penn.], to Helen El...

The great American buck hunt of 1856

Another Currier satire favoring American party candidate Millard Fillmore. A "buck" (James Buchanan) runs toward the White House, visible in the distance, as the two rival candidates take aim at him with their ... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Samuel Joseph ...

Letter, Brooklyn, [New York], to Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1858 Apr[il] 1...

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes to unknown author in regards to Henry's advice against a permanent arrangement. She advises for hiring John Abbott and in a year's time they will see the permanent investments. Henr... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Oliver Johnson requests that William Lloyd Garrison forward to him a copy of the account published in the Liberator of Garrison encounter with Aaron Burr, which Johnson wishes to include in his sketch of Garris... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Oliver Johnson informs William Lloyd Garrison that, after having consulted with Howland and others, he feels it inadvisable for the American Anti-Slavery Society to adopt Parker Pillsbury's resolutions concerni... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, New York, to Helen Eliza Garrison,...

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

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Oliver Johson,...

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Greenfield, Kilgobbin, Co[unty], [Dubl...

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Letter from George Thompson to William Lloyd Garrison, 1862 [December ...

George Thompson writes to William Lloyd Garrison quoting from a Thanksgiving sermon delivered by Henry Ward Beecher which accused the English public of becoming pro-slavery. Thompson disagrees with Beecher's co... More

Letter from Theodore Tilton, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Theodore Tilton informs William Lloyd Garrison that Henry Ward Beecher will be departing on Saturday, and that in his absence Tilton is to take charge of "The Independent" as the "master of its columns & opinio... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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

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

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from Theodore Tilton, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Theodore Tilton informs William Lloyd Garrison that Henry Ward Beecher will be departing on Saturday, and that in his absence Tilton is to take charge of "The Independent" as the "master of its columns & opinio... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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Letter from Theodore Tilton, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Theodore Tilton informs William Lloyd Garrison that Henry Ward Beecher will be departing on Saturday, and that in his absence Tilton is to take charge of "The Independent" as the "master of its columns & opinio... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Johnson informs William Lloyd Garrison that he believes that the Tribune will accept the proposal made to them by Garrison, but stipulates that their papers are presently reluctant to grant column space to publ... More

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

Letter from Theodore Tilton, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Theodore Tilton informs William Lloyd Garrison that Henry Ward Beecher will be departing on Saturday, and that in his absence Tilton is to take charge of "The Independent" as the "master of its columns & opinio... More

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

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to Caroline Weston,...

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

Letter from Samuel Joseph May, Syracuse, [New York], to Mary Anne Estl...

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

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

Letter from Theodore Tilton, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garris...

Theodore Tilton writes Garrison that Wendell Phillips has been a "joy and comfort" beyond his expectations. Tilton states that all in his inner circle have been highly impressed with Phillips's competence and c... More

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

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [New York], to Wendell Phill...

Henry Ward Beecher writes to Wendell Phillips Garrison asking Garrison to "find our respecting this man & his worthiness." Beecher says "he ought to have some more credentials" and that he has received just two... More

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Gar...

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [New York], to Wendell Phill...

Henry Ward Beecher writes to Wendell Phillips Garrison asking Garrison to "find our respecting this man & his worthiness." Beecher says "he ought to have some more credentials" and that he has received just two... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Helen Eliza Ga...

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Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [New York], to Wendell Phill...

Henry Ward Beecher writes to Wendell Phillips Garrison asking Garrison to "find our respecting this man & his worthiness." Beecher says "he ought to have some more credentials" and that he has received just two... More

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher, Brooklyn, [New York], to Wendell Phill...

Henry Ward Beecher writes to Wendell Phillips Garrison asking Garrison to "find our respecting this man & his worthiness." Beecher says "he ought to have some more credentials" and that he has received just two... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Charleston, S.C, to Helen Eliza Ga...

Letter from Hiram Knapp, Boston, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, F...

Hiram Knapp writes William Lloyd Garrison to offer an explaination of his greeting to Garrison the night of General Howard's lecture at the Music Hall, stating that he had boarded with Garrison and John Greenle... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Johnson informs Garrison that Joseph and Mary Post are "overjoyed" to be receiving Garrison, and that the arrangements for his lecture have been made. Johnson states that he went to Brooklyn to see Henry Ward B... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Johnson informs Garrison that Joseph and Mary Post are "overjoyed" to be receiving Garrison, and that the arrangements for his lecture have been made. Johnson states that he went to Brooklyn to see Henry Ward B... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Johnson informs Garrison that Joseph and Mary Post are "overjoyed" to be receiving Garrison, and that the arrangements for his lecture have been made. Johnson states that he went to Brooklyn to see Henry Ward B... More

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [N.Y.], to William Lloyd Garriso...

Johnson informs Garrison that Joseph and Mary Post are "overjoyed" to be receiving Garrison, and that the arrangements for his lecture have been made. Johnson states that he went to Brooklyn to see Henry Ward B... More

Copy of letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Alfre...

Copy of letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Alfre...

Copy of letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Alfre...

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher and Roswell Dwight Hitchcock, Brooklyn,...

Henry Ward Beecher writes this testimonial letter for William Lloyd Garrison, declaring Garrison's "whole life has been made rough and strong by his fidelity to Liberty in an evil time." Beecher says "The Natio... More

Copy of letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Alfre...

Letter from Henry Ward Beecher to Nathan Hale, 1868 Nov[ember] 12

Henry Ward Beecher writes to Nathan Hale in regards to his desire to publish a list of books to be read by young men, particularly the clerks. He writes that this list would reach many people and "hit good chan... More

Henry Ward Beecher & Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lenox, Massachusetts

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Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Hartford, [Conn.], to Helen Eliza ...

Beecher Cottage: front view, Lenox, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of a shingle house belonging to Henry Ward Beecher. Also visible: two chimneys, slate roof, shutters, flowers, trees, paths. Courtesy of Lenox Library Association

Henry Ward Beecher cottage at Wyndhurst, south side, Lenox, Massachuse...

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Henry Ward Beecher cottage, north side, Lenox, Massachusetts

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Incomplete letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], Sept. ...

Beecher Cottage: south side, Lenox, Massachusetts

Black and white photograph of the south side (front view?) of the Henry Ward Beecher house at Wyndhurst. Visible: porch, chimney, shutters, trees, wooden chairs, wooden cellar doors, wire(?) going up the side o... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Boston, [Mass.], to Henry Ward Bee...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Henry Browne Blackwell, May 10, ...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Oliver Johnso...

Letter from Oliver Johnson, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd Gar...

Oliver Johnson writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for his last letter and one from Garrison's wife, Helen, to Johnson's wife, Mary Anne. He then discusses Mary Anne Johnson's illness, stating the doc... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Samuel May, J...

Letter from Oliver Johnson, Plymouth, N.H., to William Lloyd Garrison,...

Oliver Johnson writes William Lloyd Garrison from his vacation in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he, his wife Jane, and their child are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horatio O. Ladd (Johnson's sister-in-law and husband... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Samuel May, J...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Samuel May, J...

Letter from Oliver Johnson, Plymouth, N.H., to William Lloyd Garrison,...

Oliver Johnson writes William Lloyd Garrison from his vacation in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he, his wife Jane, and their child are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horatio O. Ladd (Johnson's sister-in-law and husband... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Samuel May, J...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Samuel May, J...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Samuel May, J...

Letter from Oliver Johnson, Plymouth, N.H., to William Lloyd Garrison,...

Oliver Johnson writes William Lloyd Garrison from his vacation in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he, his wife Jane, and their child are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horatio O. Ladd (Johnson's sister-in-law and husband... More

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Roxbury, [Mass.], to Oliver Johnso...

Letter from William Lloyd Garrison, Providence, [R.I.], to Wendell Phi...

Letter from Oliver Johnson, Plymouth, N.H., to William Lloyd Garrison,...

Oliver Johnson writes William Lloyd Garrison from his vacation in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he, his wife Jane, and their child are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horatio O. Ladd (Johnson's sister-in-law and husband... More

Letter from Joseph W. Peckham, Easton, N.Y., to William Lloyd Garrison...

Joseph W. Peckham, who writes that he met William Lloyd Garrison at the Union Village convention in 1852 and at the subsequent Albany convention, informs William Lloyd Garrison of the "great pleasure" he experi... More

The latest sensation! The Beecher minstrels.

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Letter from William Henry Fish, South Scituate, [Massachusetts], to Fr...

William Henry Fish writes to Franklin Benjamin Sanborn in regards to Theodore Parker's wife leaving her husband's manuscripts to Sanborn. He writes of his hope that "something valuable would be culled from them... More

Henry Ward Beecher's Country Home. New Hampshire in 19th century. Ster...

New Hampshire stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Tent in which Henry Ward Beecher preaches, Twin Mt'n. House, Carroll, ...

New Hampshire stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More

Henry Ward Beecher's country home. New Hampshire in 19th century. Ster...

New Hampshire stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker wh... More