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Mott, Lucretia to Wright, Martha, New York, 1855 11mo 10

 Item — Box: 2
Identifier: A00181897

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

  • 1855 11mo 10

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