Mott, Thomas to Dear sister, Newport, approximately 1880-1899
A00182483
4 pages. Likely written to Maria Mott Davis. Written from Newport. Offers advice on a letter to "Mr. Ames" (likely referring to Unitarian minister Charles G. Ames, who was approached about writing a biography of Lucretia Mott), and says "I would do nothing to lose, or undervalue rather, the dignity of thy position as the oldest living child of Lucretia Mott."
Subjects: Personal correspondence
Relevant locations: Newport (R.I.)
4 pages. Written from Newport. Discusses eligibility of individuals to write Lucretia Mott's biography, including Mr. Ames (possibly Unitarian minister Charles G. Ames), "Johnson" (possibly Oliver Johnson), and Robert Collyer. Discusses plans to travel to Europe.
Subjects: Personal correspondence; Collyer, Robert, 1823-1912
Relevant locations: Newport (R.I.)
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1880-1899
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2 L
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This letter was formerly identified as "Mott, James to Dear sister, Newport, n. d." until it was retitled in 2018. Approximate dates were added in 2019.
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