Mott, Lucretia to Ketcham, John and Rebecca, Auburn, NY, 1852 8mo 30
Scope and Contents
3 pages. Lucretia Mott discusses the importance of circulars for the abolitionist movement, mentioning also the Christiana Riot trials of 1851. She also discusses the current state of the abolitionist movement and how women's rights must be fought for as well. Briefly discusses a speech by Lajos Kossuth and William Lloyd Garrison's response. Briefly mentions Priscilla Townsend. Discusses ghosts and spiritualism.
Subjects: Advertising fliers; Periodicals; Abolitionists; Women's rights; Antislavery movements; Kossuth, Lajos, 1802-1894
Relevant locations: Auburn (N.Y.)
Dates
- Creation: 1852 8mo 30
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