Mott, Lucretia et.al. to Mott, Thomas & Marianna, Philadelphia, 1855 11mo 26
Scope and Contents
4 pages. Thomas and Marianna Mott are traveling in Europe. The letter beginning on page 1 was written by George Lord; the letters beginning on pages 2 and 4 were written by Lucretia Mott; the letter beginning on page 3 was possibly written by Maria Mott Davis. Details recent events and news concerning family and friends. References the circulation of correspondence. Lucretia Mott discusses reading "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman. Mentions the imprisonment of and newspaper articles concerning Passmore Williamson. Recounts Ernestine L. Rose's opinions on Dr. Stamm as an ineffective reformer for the Women's Rights Movement. Mentions Richard Cromwell's negative behavior towards her at a recent meeting in New York.
Subjects: Personal correspondence; Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892; Williamson, Passmore; Rose, Ernestine L. (Ernestine Louise), 1810-1892; Barker, Joseph, 1806-1875
Relevant locations: Philadelphia (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1855 11mo 26
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