Association of Friends for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery. Minute, Philadelphia, 1840 5mo 1
Scope and Contents
4 pages. A “travel minute” is formal letter of introduction from a Quaker Meeting on behalf of a Friend, indicating that the bearer has the recommendation of the meeting. Written by the "Association of Friends for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and Improving the Condition of the Free People of Colour" for Lucretia and James Mott to present to "the Abolitionists of Great Britain," probably on the occasion of the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention. Signed by multiple members.
Subjects: Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880; Mott, James, 1788-1868; Antislavery movements; Abolitionists
Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1840 5mo 1
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