general anti slavery convention

Letter from Nathaniel Southard, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Nathaniel Southard discusses what kind of information will be found in the papers on slavery that he is sending to Phelps. He urges Phelps to attend the upcoming convention in ... More

Letter from La Roy Sunderland, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, La Roy Suderland promises his “faithful cooperation” in Phelps’s labors for the new organization. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from La Roy Sunderland, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, June...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, La Roy Suderland promises his “faithful cooperation” in Phelps’s labors for the new organization. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Emily Sturtevant, New Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Ja...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, the writer says she is sending her regards through a friend who is to visit Boston. She chastises Phelps for not writing to her about the box she had sent to him, and asks abou... More

Letter from Mary Gray Chapman, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Llo...

Mary Gray Chapman writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for his last letter, saying if she "could have chosen any thing it would have been just such a letter as you have written." She says she was "desi... More

Letter from W.L. Jeffers, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

W.L. Jeffers writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing the unavailability of his lodgings for next two weeks. He also says he "regret[s] .. the unprincipled course pursued against you here by the London A[nti... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Will...

Henry Clarke Wright writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his worries about "the political abolitionists in New York" and his fears "at the affect their political combination & struggle are producing on thei... More

Letter from William Henry Ashurst, London?, England], to William Lloyd...

Letter from Joseph Mitford, Freemasons' Hall, [London, England], to Wi...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Joseph Mitford welcomes Garrison to England and recalls that they met the previous summer when Mitford visited Boston with his daughter. They were introduced at that ti... More

Letter from Mary Gray Chapman, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Llo...

Mary Gray Chapman writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for his last letter, saying if she "could have chosen any thing it would have been just such a letter as you have written." She says she was "desi... More

Letter from James C. Jackson, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd G...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Caleb Jackson welcomes Garrison back to the United States. He then comments on Garrison's decision not to take his seat at the World Anti-Slavery Convention, and ... More

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Henry B. Stanton expresses his surprise at the fact that Johnson of the Evangelists hasn’t written to Phelps, and says the chance for Phelps to write for the paper is slim. He ... More

Letter from John Childs, Bungay, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison,...

John Childs writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his regret that he did not have an opportunity to meet Garrison while he was in the country. He says he was unable to attend the World Anti-Slavery Conventio... More

Letter from William Henry Ashurst, London?, England], to William Lloyd...

Letter from William Henry Ashurst, London?, England], to William Lloyd...

Letter from British and Foreign Anti-slavery Society, [London, England...

John Harfield Tredgold writes to William Lloyd Garrison on behalf of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society to inform him that a resolution was passed by the society to invite him to the "sittings of the ... More

Letter from John Bowring, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

John Bowring writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving "intelligence of our transatlantic friends through Mr. [John Anderson] Collins .." He warns that "so many appeals have lately been made to the publi... More

Letter from Joseph Mitford, Freemasons' Hall, [London, England], to Wi...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Joseph Mitford welcomes Garrison to England and recalls that they met the previous summer when Mitford visited Boston with his daughter. They were introduced at that ti... More

Letter from William Henry Ashurst, London?, England], to William Lloyd...

Letter from Mary Gray Chapman, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Llo...

Mary Gray Chapman writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for his last letter, saying if she "could have chosen any thing it would have been just such a letter as you have written." She says she was "desi... More

Letter from Joseph Mitford, Freemasons' Hall, [London, England], to Wi...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Joseph Mitford welcomes Garrison to England and recalls that they met the previous summer when Mitford visited Boston with his daughter. They were introduced at that ti... More

Letter from Joseph Mitford, Freemasons' Hall, [London, England], to Wi...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Joseph Mitford welcomes Garrison to England and recalls that they met the previous summer when Mitford visited Boston with his daughter. They were introduced at that ti... More

Letter from Mary Gray Chapman, Boston, [Massachusetts], to William Llo...

Mary Gray Chapman writes to William Lloyd Garrison thanking him for his last letter, saying if she "could have chosen any thing it would have been just such a letter as you have written." She says she was "desi... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to William Lloyd Ga...

Richard Davis Webb writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to send the Liberator to their friends in Ireland. He asks Garrison about "the collection of the sum due to our dear friend [Nathaniel Peabody] Rog... More

Letter from John Rogers Pitman, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11 ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Rogers Pitman expresses his pleasure of seeing Phelps on that evening, as well as his anticipation to see him on the next day as scheduled. He invites Phelps to attend a f... More

Letter from Joseph Soul, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 3. 18...

In this letter, Joseph Soul informs Amos A. Phelps of Mr. Tappan’s intention to visit him (Soul) at the Orphan Working School the next day, and invites Phelps to the meeting. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Peter H. Snow, Baltimore, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 16...

In this letter, Peter H. Snow informs Amos A. Phelps of the need of his society to build a church, and requests aid. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Peter H. Snow, Baltimore, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 16...

In this letter, Peter H. Snow informs Amos A. Phelps of the need of his society to build a church, and requests aid. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Peter H. Snow, Baltimore, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 16...

In this letter, Peter H. Snow informs Amos A. Phelps of the need of his society to build a church, and requests aid. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Peter H. Snow, Baltimore, to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 16...

In this letter, Peter H. Snow informs Amos A. Phelps of the need of his society to build a church, and requests aid. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from Charles stewart Renshaw, Philadelphia, to Amos Augustus Ph...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Richard Stewart Renshaw discusses the state of affairs with respect to the mission in Jamaica. He also discusses his own financial problems, and asks for help and advice from P... More

Letter from William Henry Fish, Hopedale, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Ga...

Letter from Julia A. Shearman, Lexington, [Virginia], to William Lloyd...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Julia A. Shearman asks Garrison if he remembers meeting her during a visit to England to attend "the Antislavery convention which drew together the most distinguished p... More

Letter from Ellery Bicknell Crane, Worcester, [Mass.], to Samuel May, ...

This letter is a petition signed by Ellery Crane and others to request Samuel May to read Oliver Johnson's review of Eli Thayer's book on the Kansas Emigrant Aid Society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Nathaniel Southard, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Nathaniel Southard discusses what kind of information will be found in the papers on slavery that he is sending to Phelps. He urges Phelps to attend the upcoming convention in ... More

Letter from Emily Sturtevant, New Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Ja...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, the writer says she is sending her regards through a friend who is to visit Boston. She chastises Phelps for not writing to her about the box she had sent to him, and asks abou... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Will...

Henry Clarke Wright writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his worries about "the political abolitionists in New York" and his fears "at the affect their political combination & struggle are producing on thei... More

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Henry B. Stanton expresses his surprise at the fact that Johnson of the Evangelists hasn’t written to Phelps, and says the chance for Phelps to write for the paper is slim. He ... More

Letter from John Bowring, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

John Bowring writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving "intelligence of our transatlantic friends through Mr. [John Anderson] Collins .." He warns that "so many appeals have lately been made to the publi... More

Letter from John Childs, Bungay, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison,...

John Childs writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his regret that he did not have an opportunity to meet Garrison while he was in the country. He says he was unable to attend the World Anti-Slavery Conventio... More

Letter from W.L. Jeffers, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

W.L. Jeffers writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing the unavailability of his lodgings for next two weeks. He also says he "regret[s] .. the unprincipled course pursued against you here by the London A[nti... More

Letter from British and Foreign Anti-slavery Society, [London, England...

John Harfield Tredgold writes to William Lloyd Garrison on behalf of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society to inform him that a resolution was passed by the society to invite him to the "sittings of the ... More

Letter from James C. Jackson, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd G...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Caleb Jackson welcomes Garrison back to the United States. He then comments on Garrison's decision not to take his seat at the World Anti-Slavery Convention, and ... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to William Lloyd Ga...

Richard Davis Webb writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to send the Liberator to their friends in Ireland. He asks Garrison about "the collection of the sum due to our dear friend [Nathaniel Peabody] Rog... More

Letter from John Rogers Pitman, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11 ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Rogers Pitman expresses his pleasure of seeing Phelps on that evening, as well as his anticipation to see him on the next day as scheduled. He invites Phelps to attend a f... More

Letter from Joseph Soul, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 3. 18...

In this letter, Joseph Soul informs Amos A. Phelps of Mr. Tappan’s intention to visit him (Soul) at the Orphan Working School the next day, and invites Phelps to the meeting. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from William Henry Fish, Hopedale, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Ga...

Letter from Julia A. Shearman, Lexington, [Virginia], to William Lloyd...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Julia A. Shearman asks Garrison if he remembers meeting her during a visit to England to attend "the Antislavery convention which drew together the most distinguished p... More

Letter from Ellery Bicknell Crane, Worcester, [Mass.], to Samuel May, ...

This letter is a petition signed by Ellery Crane and others to request Samuel May to read Oliver Johnson's review of Eli Thayer's book on the Kansas Emigrant Aid Society. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Emily Sturtevant, New Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Ja...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, the writer says she is sending her regards through a friend who is to visit Boston. She chastises Phelps for not writing to her about the box she had sent to him, and asks abou... More

Letter from Nathaniel Southard, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Nathaniel Southard discusses what kind of information will be found in the papers on slavery that he is sending to Phelps. He urges Phelps to attend the upcoming convention in ... More

Letter from John Bowring, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

John Bowring writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving "intelligence of our transatlantic friends through Mr. [John Anderson] Collins .." He warns that "so many appeals have lately been made to the publi... More

Letter from W.L. Jeffers, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

W.L. Jeffers writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing the unavailability of his lodgings for next two weeks. He also says he "regret[s] .. the unprincipled course pursued against you here by the London A[nti... More

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Henry B. Stanton expresses his surprise at the fact that Johnson of the Evangelists hasn’t written to Phelps, and says the chance for Phelps to write for the paper is slim. He ... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Will...

Henry Clarke Wright writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his worries about "the political abolitionists in New York" and his fears "at the affect their political combination & struggle are producing on thei... More

Letter from John Childs, Bungay, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison,...

John Childs writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his regret that he did not have an opportunity to meet Garrison while he was in the country. He says he was unable to attend the World Anti-Slavery Conventio... More

Letter from James C. Jackson, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd G...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Caleb Jackson welcomes Garrison back to the United States. He then comments on Garrison's decision not to take his seat at the World Anti-Slavery Convention, and ... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to William Lloyd Ga...

Richard Davis Webb writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to send the Liberator to their friends in Ireland. He asks Garrison about "the collection of the sum due to our dear friend [Nathaniel Peabody] Rog... More

Letter from John Rogers Pitman, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11 ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Rogers Pitman expresses his pleasure of seeing Phelps on that evening, as well as his anticipation to see him on the next day as scheduled. He invites Phelps to attend a f... More

Letter from Joseph Soul, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 3. 18...

In this letter, Joseph Soul informs Amos A. Phelps of Mr. Tappan’s intention to visit him (Soul) at the Orphan Working School the next day, and invites Phelps to the meeting. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Julia A. Shearman, Lexington, [Virginia], to William Lloyd...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Julia A. Shearman asks Garrison if he remembers meeting her during a visit to England to attend "the Antislavery convention which drew together the most distinguished p... More

Letter from Nathaniel Southard, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Jan...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Nathaniel Southard discusses what kind of information will be found in the papers on slavery that he is sending to Phelps. He urges Phelps to attend the upcoming convention in ... More

Letter from Emily Sturtevant, New Bedford, to Amos Augustus Phelps, Ja...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, the writer says she is sending her regards through a friend who is to visit Boston. She chastises Phelps for not writing to her about the box she had sent to him, and asks abou... More

Letter from Henry Clarke Wright, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Will...

Henry Clarke Wright writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his worries about "the political abolitionists in New York" and his fears "at the affect their political combination & struggle are producing on thei... More

Letter from W.L. Jeffers, [London, England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

W.L. Jeffers writes to William Lloyd Garrison discussing the unavailability of his lodgings for next two weeks. He also says he "regret[s] .. the unprincipled course pursued against you here by the London A[nti... More

Letter from Henry Brewster Stanton, New York, to Amos Augustus Phelps,...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, Henry B. Stanton expresses his surprise at the fact that Johnson of the Evangelists hasn’t written to Phelps, and says the chance for Phelps to write for the paper is slim. He ... More

Letter from James C. Jackson, New York, [New York], to William Lloyd G...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, James Caleb Jackson welcomes Garrison back to the United States. He then comments on Garrison's decision not to take his seat at the World Anti-Slavery Convention, and ... More

Letter from John Bowring, London, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison...

John Bowring writes to William Lloyd Garrison after receiving "intelligence of our transatlantic friends through Mr. [John Anderson] Collins .." He warns that "so many appeals have lately been made to the publi... More

Letter from John Childs, Bungay, [England], to William Lloyd Garrison,...

John Childs writes to William Lloyd Garrison sharing his regret that he did not have an opportunity to meet Garrison while he was in the country. He says he was unable to attend the World Anti-Slavery Conventio... More

Letter from Richard Davis Webb, Dublin, [Ireland], to William Lloyd Ga...

Richard Davis Webb writes to William Lloyd Garrison asking him to send the Liberator to their friends in Ireland. He asks Garrison about "the collection of the sum due to our dear friend [Nathaniel Peabody] Rog... More

Letter from Joseph Soul, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, July 3. 18...

In this letter, Joseph Soul informs Amos A. Phelps of Mr. Tappan’s intention to visit him (Soul) at the Orphan Working School the next day, and invites Phelps to the meeting. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Rogers Pitman, [London], to Amos Augustus Phelps, 11 ...

In this letter to Amos A. Phelps, John Rogers Pitman expresses his pleasure of seeing Phelps on that evening, as well as his anticipation to see him on the next day as scheduled. He invites Phelps to attend a f... More

Letter from Julia A. Shearman, Lexington, [Virginia], to William Lloyd...

In this letter to William Lloyd Garrison, Julia A. Shearman asks Garrison if he remembers meeting her during a visit to England to attend "the Antislavery convention which drew together the most distinguished p... More