Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha, New York, 1855 11mo 10
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Discusses traveling home with family by boat after visiting her sister Martha Coffin Wright. Listened to a discussion about slavery but did not participate, saying "'nobody wants to hear old folks talk.' I like to listen to the younger. I rejoice that there are younger, to advocate the slave's claims."
Subjects: Voyages and travels; Personal correspondence; Slavery; Antislavery movements
Relevant locations: New York (N.Y.)
Dates
- Creation: 1855 11mo 10
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