Mott, Lucretia to Lord, Martha, 1855 8mo 13
Scope and Contents
6 pages. The first three pages are addressed to "Sister" and were probably written by one of Lucretia Mott's daughters; the second portion was written by Lucretia Mott; the third portion was written by Elizabeth Mott Cavender and addressed to her aunt. Discusses recent events and news concerning family and friends. Mentions Martha Coffin Wright agreeing to preside over the Woman's Rights Convention in Saratoga. Briefly discusses Rachel Tyson Jackson (1807-1883) and the Sharon Female Boarding School that she helped to establish. Mentions a school being run by William Parrish's daughter. Contains multiple references to people participating in water cures and hydrotherapy and the circulation of correspondence.
Subjects: Personal correspondence; Yarnall, Ellis, 1817-1905; Wright, Martha Coffin, 1806-1875; Women in education
Dates
- Creation: 1855 8mo 13
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
2 L
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