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[Maria Mott Davis] to Davis, Edward M., Philadelphia, 1843 12mo 10

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: A00182491

Scope and Contents

4 pages. Discusses the health of their young son Henry and describes an eventful Meeting which concluded with a "Quaker mob" physically removing abolitionist lecturer Stephen S. Foster for his controversial speech.

Subjects: Foster, Stephen S. (Stephen Symonds), 1809-1881; Quakers; Speeches

Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.)

Dates

  • Creation: 1843 12mo 10

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the collection is restricted except by permission of the Director or Curator; many of the letters have been published elsewhere or transcribed.

Physical Facet

1 L

Processing Information

This letter was formerly identified as "? to Davis, Edward M., Philadelphia, 1843 12mo 10" until it was retitled in 2019.

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