Mott, James to Webb, Richard D. & Hannah, Philadelphia, 1841 3mo

8 pages. Addressed to Richard D. Webb, who was an Irish Quaker, publisher, and abolitionist. Discusses Quaker theology and the Hicksite-Orthodox schism. Describes in detail the recent abolitionist work of his wife, Lucretia Mott, in "endeavoring to stir up the people to works of righteousness" in Dover, Harrisburg, and Trenton. Discusses the reception of abolitionist sentiment in Delaware and other states. Says "Although we have many discouragements and much uphill work, yet when I look back to the time when W. L. Garrison came to this city on his way to Boston after being in prison in Baltimore and recollect how few then manifested much interest in the subject, and and how many thousands are now laboring in the cause, my heart rejoices I am cheered in the hope that of the end of slavery draweth nigh." Talks about the dissension within the Quaker community concerning abolitionist activism, including the opinions of an influential New York Quaker named George White. Describes the family members of his household and Anna Mott Hopper's work in the abolitionist movement. Briefly discusses William Lloyd Garrison.

Subjects: Webb, Richard Davis, 1805-1872; Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880; Hopper, Anna Mott, 1812-1874; Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879; Abolitionists; Women abolitionists; Antislavery movements; Quakers; Women orators; Religions

Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.)