Mott, Lucretia to Dugdale, Sarah, Philadelphia, 1845 10mo 7
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Lucretia Mott compliments Sarah Dugdale's husband Joseph Dugdale on his ability to sway others to the abolitionist cause, then describes an uncomfortable encounter between a guest in her home and her aunt. She also mentions receiving a letter from Griffith M. Cooper, a minister who was recently laid off from his position for defending Charles Marriott and Isaac T. Hopper and how a reorganization of the Society of Friends is crucial.
Subjects: Abolitionists; Dugdale, Joseph A., 1810-1896; Personal correspondence; Clergy; Marriott, Charles; Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852; Quakers; Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880; Cooper, Griffith M., 1790?-1864; Antislavery movements
Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.); Clark County (Ohio)
Dates
- Creation: 1845 10mo 7
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